"This is a list of assets Kemal is willing to commit to your defense—one hundred men, forty vehicles, weapons, and ammunition as needed."
I unfold the paper and scan the list.
The numbers are staggering. Kemal isn't just offering support—he's offering a small army.
"This is generous," I say, looking back up at him with curiosity.
"What does he want in return?"
"Your continued partnership. And Antonelli's head."
Eren's tone is cold and there’s no mistaking whether he means what he says.
"Kemal wants proof that the man threatening his organization is dealt with permanently."
Enzo whistles under his breath.
Rico leans forward and clasps his hands, and Luca shifts against the wall.
Every one of them knows the directive is clear.
We aren't just stopping Antonelli Gerard's advancement—we're going to take him out for good.
I fold the paper and tuck it into my jacket.
"Tell Kemal I accept his terms. Antonelli will be handled."
"Good." Eren extends his hand.
I shake it with a firm grip that mirrors his, and he says, "Our men will arrive tonight. They will take positions around your villa and the port. Kemal has already briefed them on the situation. They know what's at stake."
"I appreciate this," I say, and I mean it.
Kemal didn't have to get involved.
He could've cut ties, walked away, and left me to fight this war alone.
But he chose loyalty over convenience, a rare thing in this business at times.
Eren releases my hand and steps back.
"We will be in touch," he says before he turns and leaves the warehouse, the door closing behind him.
The room is silent for a long moment.
Then Rico exhales and leans back in his chair. "Well, fuck. We've got an army."
"We've got a chance," I correct him. "That's all this is. And we can't waste it."
"What about Antonelli's movements?" Luca asks. "Do we have eyes on him?"
"Rico's been tracking him," I say, turning to my security chief. "What do we know?"
Rico pulls out his phone and scrolls through a series of messages.
"Antonelli's been holed up in a safehouse in Testaccio for the past forty-eight hours. His lieutenant, Nicolo, has been coordinating with their crew, but we haven't seen any large-scale mobilization yet."
"That doesn't mean it's not happening," Enzo says. "He could be moving men under our radar."
