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Chapter 30
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Luca’s POV
My mafia was one of the most respected of the Italy and I wouldn’t want that to change, to avoid us falling to the bottom drastically.
“So, how are we going to do it?”
“That’s the thing! We’re going to observe and observe as if the prices of the first set of diamonds showcased were all way too expensive. We’ll only come in when it’s at the very last diamond and then, we’ll drop a higher price. If the person that was about to receive the diamond before we come in decides to up his price, we’d up ours with millions immediately, and on and on until the person gives up and the diamond would finally be handed over to us.” James started to say and I nodded my head in understanding as he went on and on until he arrived at the last part.
“Wait. When we finally get the diamond, what’s goi
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