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Jack is an ordinary young man working long hours at a diner in Brooklyn, struggling to support his sick mother and younger sister. His father, a former small-time hustler, disappeared years ago. One night, Jack helps a wounded man fleeing a brawl outside the diner. The man turns out to be Nico Carbone, a low-ranking member of a local mafia family. Grateful, Nico offers Jack a "favor."Jack's favor comes in the form of a paid gig—delivering a suspicious package. It pays well and is just enough to cover his mother's medical bills. Jack gets drawn further into the mafia's operations, starting with small tasks—running messages, collecting debts, and later, intimidating rivals. Jack saves Nico from a violent ambush. This act of bravery catches the attention of the family’s boss, Don Salvatore Russo. Jack is offered a permanent position in the organization. Jack struggles to maintain his image as a caring brother and son while becoming more entrenched in the criminal world. Jack’s intelligence and ruthlessness help him rise through the hierarchy, earning the trust of the Don. A power struggle within the family pits Jack against a rival capo. Jack must outmaneuver him while navigating fragile alliances. Jack orchestrates a daring scheme that eliminates a major threat to the family, cementing his reputation and earning him a key leadership position. Jack becomes the family’s underboss but faces betrayal from within. With Don Russo aging and the FBI closing in, Jack must choose between loyalty to the family and securing his own future. The story ends with Jack either slowly ascending to the throne.
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