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249 - The Price of A Single Nod
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Albert Wilson is a bit confused with the way Gambino used the word “I” instead of “we”. It’s as if he mentioned those words from his own perspective, not on behalf of the other three leaders.

“You said you don’t want to make an enemy with that man? You? Not those three?” asks Albert.

Gambino realizes that he has made a mistake with that one. But he just keeps his composure, not even raising an eyebrow.

He doesn’t say anything. He forces that old man Albert Wilson to get into that car while also pushing the tip of his gun so hard at Albert’s back. In the end, Albert has no choice but to just get inside.

Gambino gives a sign to Willie to just leave. He has no choice but to also get into that car along with Albert, to make sure that old man is not going to create any more trouble.

The three men hired by Albert Wilson arrive at Jimmy’s place first. These three are not actually members of La Marca. They are a few of Albert’s henchmen that he hired himself.

Gambino has known about Albe
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