"Because what you're challenging is not the mayoral authority in his hands, but the ruling of the Federation Government."
"If there was a chance, do you think Paul would really go to war with us?"
"No, he would become another Casia Family or Kodak Family. He doesn't want to wage war, and he knows he cannot win."
"Perhaps this year will be the last for the Five Great Families; after these few months pass, the order of Golden Port City will be re-written by its true masters."
"You... you all will be swept into the trash heap!"
Owen pulled out a pack of cigarettes, "Want one?"
Duover took one from him, without a word.
Occasionally striking a match to light his cigarette, he shook the match and tossed the extinguished stick into the ashtray, "I admire you, Duover."
"So, I'm giving you an opportunity, a chance to prolong the life of the Pasiletto Family."
"Replace Paul, pledge allegiance to us, and you'll become a hero of the Pasiletto Family, just like your father!"