Then Vinnie did something unexpected. He smiled. “You know, Carmine, you’re right. Fine print. I respect a man who knows his contracts.” He folded the receipt, put it away, and pulled out a second piece of paper. “That’s why I brought this.”
“What’s this?” Carmine asked, his voice quieter. vinnie and mauricio
Slowly, Carmine reached into his jacket. Mauricio flinched. But Carmine only pulled out a thick roll of cash, peeled off nine hundred dollars, and slapped it into Vinnie’s palm. Then Vinnie did something unexpected
There was a long pause. Rocco cracked his knuckles. Joey stared at a spot on the wall. Fine print
Vinnie picked up his revolver, wiped a final smudge off the barrel, and put it back in his coat. “Mauricio, you gotta stop thinking like a victim. In this city, the only thing stronger than a guy with a gun is a guy with a folder.”