Sitting back, Vincent had taken a few days to himself and he knew that this was going to be a moment of self-reflection. His days had been filled with calls, the moment he had got back from Los Angeles and his time over there had been filled with so much. He remembered the deals he made and how he had collected so many favours, people owed him now and he was ready to wield these. 

"The Liosa faction in Los Angeles was dealt a blow, apparently they were swept up and what's remaining of the crew have flown away or been killed. Every one of them is laying low it seems, Bocchino did us a favour and did well on his own little deal. He's collecting territory and people are starting to notice, especially the syndicate."

Valerie had kept him informed of business concerning them, with how they had given him financial backing. It was obvious how this was going to play out, this was good for business. With supposed allies doing their thing and bringing territory under their control, it gave them a lot more vision for the future. 

Bocchino and his crew were once a bunch of small-time gangsters, now Bocchino was a Caporegime and had a crew along with sweet territories paying him a good piece of the action. He was a boss and was making a lot of money, though he owed it all to them, the Salero family. 

"Good. We can concentrate on the things that matter. The business that concerns this family, that is what gets us by. Have you spoken to your contacts? Do we have anything on the Canadian trading company?"

Valerie knew that he would ask about the company that had been underground ever since the days of Ottawa. They were nowhere to be found, the only thing that had been done was they had been bought out by the C.T.C and they were swept up. It was nothing if not a corporate organization now but this still spoke to them and something was up. 

She wondered if her partners had noticed how she had been looking for leads but she came up empty. Now facing Vincent, she could see the sorry already forming in his mind but she stopped him. She knew, deep down, there was something to be found and she would make sure to unearth it, nothing was kept secret forever. 

"I have something but it may be just a loose end, the woman that charlie made a deal with still worked for a branch of the company. She died but her son took up her position, he now holds the position as head of the branch. He is the one that we can make the deal with, and apparently, he's right here in Las Vegas."

Now, this had gotten interesting, it could be useful for the future of their company. If they could get a hold of this son, it would allow them to become big players in the game. All that remained as getting in contact with the man himself, something that would not be easy. 

Valerie sat opposite Gio as he spoke about his plans for Las Vegas and wish to bring casino's back into the fold. It was something that Vincent had also spoken about but not that deeply, he was still trying to make sure their feet were on the ground and walking, not running. 

Still, it was ambitious and with who he had working with him now, it was only a matter of time before they called in a few connections. Gio had officially been recognized as a member of a new crew, ready to give his heart to it and not be denied what was his.

"John really wants this to work, he's given up on the trucks and moved into the gambling rackets, he's earned a good deal of cash so far. He wants to prove he's an earner and ready to be made for one of my crews. Still, I don't want him getting too big for his breaches, what about you, how's your side of life holding up Val?"

She never really spoke about it that much, she just got shit done and that is what was expected of her. Nothing more, nothing less and she knew that was something. Her life had never really been explored, she was more or less a servant for the whims of the family before her, maybe she should get out more and see what life had to offer. 

Only looking ahead, not knowing what they could do for the family life. It was not nice for her, she wanted to know and she wanted to make sure that her friend would stay safe. The man who had saved her from the streets, a chance to grow and become something better. 

She did not know how to respond, so she shrugged as Gio grinned, waving down a waiter as they moved back and forth checking on their customers. 

"Oh come on! You're telling me that this is all you do? You don't get a drink on occasion, meet up with friends? You need to get out more, this life is not the be-all and end-all, there is more to be explored and you should know that well. We just have to go out there and see it."

Swiftly raising an eyebrow, Valerie smirked at Gio, he had a way with words and seemingly encouraged her more wild nature. Wishing for her to have more fun than just business escapades with the family. She noticed the way his lips had twitched, giving her a small smile. 

The waiter had stopped, Gio had ordered a meal for himself, consisting of two hamburgers and fries. A drink to wash it all down as Valerie watched with a grin as the waiter looked between the two, wondering if he was ordering for her. 

"My. two burgers. You sure have worked up quite the appetite, I am glad you took care of it and that is all I can really say. Nothing else, you enjoy that meal."

Nodding all the same, Valerie patted Gio on the back as she walked out, knowing that she had to get to work now.