Unexpected Things #2

An upscale private venue

A lavish penthouse with panoramic views of the city skyline

Guests include trusted members, loyal associates, and influential figures from various industries.

Underworld figures, wealthy businessmen, politicians, and various other "movers and shakers" in the city have been invited. Each guest's invitation is discreet and sealed in an envelope with the signature of the outgoing boss.

Guests mingled with glasses of champagne in hand, their faces beaming with happiness as they knew for what this party is for. meanwhile some faces where darken with hate

A spotlight falls on the centre when the outgoing said "ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention please"

Xavier Salvatore

Ledies and gentlemen may I have your attention *smile*

Xavier Salvatore the outgoing king of Gladiators a well known and most powerful mafia clan

Xavier Salvatore

Today marks a pivotal moment in our history. For years, I’ve led this family with loyalty, honor, and strength. Together, we’ve built an empire one forged in blood, trust, and unshakable bonds.

Xavier Salvatore

But every dynasty must evolve, and every leader must know when it’s time to pass the torch. That time has come.

Xavier Salvatore

I’ve chosen someone who embodies everything this family stands for. Someone with the wit to outsmart our enemies, the vision to lead us into the future, and the strength to protect what’s ours at all costs.

Xavier Salvatore

I present to you, your new boss. "RICARDO ALDRIC SALVATORE" *hand pointed towards the entry gate *

A speech showing power, loyalty towards the gladiators and also a warning to the enemies, Xavier was introducing them to the new leader of gladiators

Surrounded by well-dressed guards with guns in their hand, three men entered the venue, their eyes where filled with darkness yet clam, and stand beside Xavier

Xavier Salvatore

I know many of you must be thinking why I am choosing Ricardo not Reyan as he is my blood while Ricardo is adopted

Xavier Salvatore

the position I have right now is not a property that only a true blood will get. it's all about capability and I have seen that, and I bet many of you have been also seen What Ricardo is capable of *smirked*

Xavier Salvatore

*took out his ring and gave it to Ricardo*

Xavier Salvatore

you deserve this my boy. This dragon ring is our heirloom Ricardo. This shows our power and loyalty towards gladiators

Ricardo Aldric Salvatore

I will never you down father *looking straight into his eye*

His eye where showing his loyalty that made Xavier and Steve satisfied

Xavier Salvatore

*nodded* I know you will never

Ricardo Aldric Salvatore

*put on that ring in his forefinger*

Ricardo Aldric Salvatore

This family is my blood, my purpose, and my pride

Ricardo Aldric Salvatore

I, RICARDO ALDRIC SALVATORE, ensure that our name remains untouchable. Loyalty above all ELSE *said coldly yet calmly*

Ricardo Aldric Salvatore

I choose Reyan and Nikolai as my two hands what I have is also theirs. From now on they will be my. Consigliere

RICARDO ALDRIC SALVATORE a 6.3 tall russian man, with unique hazel calculating eyes that seem to pierce through lies, a firm jaw that conveys resolve, and an expression that shifts effortlessly between calm, cold and dark menace, a dark aura that is enough to make people scared to death just by the presence

Nikolai Volkov

From now on only you are my boss *said with loyalty in his eyes*

Reyan Salvatore

You will never regret your this decision brother *coldly*

somewhere far from Russia

A middle-age man nearly in his 60's, trying to open the main door of a house,

Without making any noise he entered the house sneakily and went near the staircase, was read to go upstairs but stopped abruptly when someone turned on the lights

unknown

where were you ? Is this the time to come home ? *angrily* //hands crossed //