Chapter 12 - VICTOR LEFT THE UNDERWORLDNot overnight.
That would have been ridiculous.
Victor’s legitimate businesses were intertwined with relationships built in darker places.
He could not simply announce retirement and become a suburban father by Tuesday.
But Ethan changed the calculation.
So did Elena’s letter.
Victor began separating.
Independent compliance teams.
Outside directors.
Sale of high-risk businesses.
No-cash policies in certain operations.
Termination of people tied to coercive collections and off-books arrangements.
Federal scrutiny increased.
Victor accepted it.
Some old associates called him weak.
He answered:
“My son needs a father more than a legend.”
That line traveled through the family.
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Legends make terrible babysitters.
