In a spacious office, lit only by a desk lamp, Domenico Moretti, the head of the Family, the don of the entire hierarchy, sat behind a massive desk made of dark oak. His face, riddled with wrinkles and scars, expressed anger. He had just received news that his nephew Luca had been humiliated by some Korean in Seoul.
"That boy has completely lost his head," Domenico growled, clutching the phone in his hand. - "How could he let some slow one beat himself up?"
Beside him stood Salvatore, his consigliere, the man he trusted most.
"Luca is young and hot," Salvatore replied. - "He wanted to prove himself, to prove he was worthy of being part of the family. But he overestimated his strength.
Domenico followed: "I will send guards to him. This Choi Sung-Jae is now my responsibility."
"It will be a war," Domenico said.
"I know," Salvatore replied. - "But we have to win it. If we let this Korean humiliate us, we will lose the respect of our partners and competitors."
Stories of legendary Italian Mafia fighters floated into Domenico's head. About "Falcon", as he was called by one of the strongest representatives of "Cosa Nostra", his gaze instilled fear in the hearts of his enemies. It was said that he could kill a man with a single blow, and his speed was incredible.
Old myths and legends whispered names that were born with awe and respect. Angelo "Razor" Rossi, Whose Dagger, buckled faster. Maria "Black Widow" Falcone, whose beauty concealed a deadly poison.
But now it was about a friend. It was about humiliation, about losing face.
He remembered a story he related to his grandfather, about how a young Italian had become involved with the Moretti family. He had been brought in from the underworld, and Moretti had appeared in his bright future.
"Salvatore," Domenico said, breaking the silence, "Find out all about Choi Seong-Jae. Who he is, where he came from, who he's connected to. I want to know about everything.
Salvatore happened and was announced from the cabinet. Domenico was left alone, looking out the window at the night city.
"This Choi Sung-Jae... He is a challenge to our family. But I will accept that challenge. I'm showing him what it means to deal with the Moretti's," he thought.
Meanwhile at the Moretti house, Luca sat in his room licking his wounds. His face was covered with bruises and welts. He felt humiliated and insulted.
His father, Giovanni, entered the room.
"Luca," he said, "What happened?"
Luca raised his head and looked at his father. His eyes were full of anger.
"That Korean... He beat me up," he replied. - "He humiliated me in front of everyone."
Giovanni frowned, "How did that happen? You know you're not supposed to lose.
"I know, Father," Luca replied. - "But he was too strong. I couldn't handle him.
Giovanni pronounced: "You must take your revenge. You must regain your dignity."
"I will have my revenge," Luca replied. - "I will find a way to destroy him."
"I'll be waiting," Giovanni replied as she left the room.
Luca was left alone. He was overwhelmed with anger and resentment. He swore to himself that he would take revenge on Choi Sung Jae.
At that time, Salvatore returned to Domenico, holding a contact with information about Choi Sung Jae.
"I found something interesting," he said. - "It turns out that Choi Sung-jae also has ties to the Italian mafia."
"What?" - Domenico marveled.
"He spent a year in Italy after he escaped from underground fighting," Salvatore replied. - "He was sheltered by the Family...Contarello."
Domenico frowned. The Contarello family. His longtime enemies, rivals, and adversaries.
"And what was he doing there?" - Domenico asked.
"Studying," Salvatore replied. - "He was learning how to manage people, how to organize a business, how to kill. And he succeeded.
"And what position does he hold there?" - Domenico asked.
"He was a protégé of Don Contarello himself," replied Salvatore. - "He was his right-hand man."
Domenico was shocked. Choi Seong-Jae wasn't just a gangster, he was the upbringing of one of the most powerful mobsters in Italy.
"And why did he leave?" - Domenico asked.
"He had a falling out with Don Contarello," replied Salvatore. - "And he had to flee Italy."
Domenico thought for a moment. It all added up to a complicated picture. Choi Seong-Jae was a dangerous opponent. But he was also a man who could be used.
"Salvatore," Domenico said, "Contact the Contarello Family. I want to speak to Don.
Salvatore happened and was announced from the cabinet.
Domenico was left alone. He was different, the situation had changed. Choi Seong-Jae wasn't just a problem, he was lost. He could have been an ally in the region against his enemies.
But for that to happen, he had to find his strength and his faith.
Domenico smirked. The game had just begun.