As the Don had predicted, the Irishman did eventually win.

Bianca had been praying fervently when she saw the Mafia Don rise to his feet. He held out his hand imperiously to his wife who immediately stood up and the two left the large hall, curious eyes following them as they made their way out.

A couple of the Don’s men went with them and four more joined them as they left, the large double doors swinging shut behind them.

Claude had looked around in astonishment and ...