Chapter 192 - A Birthday and a Show

This was the night when Maximo's estate truly shone. Bringing together the most influential Italian families, it was his birthday and different households from within and outside Italy came to celebrate with him. The most powerful families from within the Italian underworld came together to celebrate Maximo's 50th birthday. The estate, an enormous mansion surrounded by beautiful grounds and strict security, was a memorial to Maximo's power and influence, lit up by thousands of fairy lights. The main hall within was an elegant and rich display. The ceiling was covered in crystal chandeliers that threw a pleasant glow over the laughing and mingling visitors, who spoke a mix of English and Italian. Expensive fragrances and colognes filled the air, while the sound of glasses clinking and subtle notes of classical music heightened the joyful mood. The tall, strong-built man named Maximo was in a good mood. As he made his way through the crowd, addressing and accepting well-wishes from t