Rita Moretti

Thirty years ago, two powerful crime families — the Moretti and the Cross — made a decision that would reshape the criminal underworld. Tired of endless territorial wars, wasted resources, and bloodshed in the streets, they proposed a radical idea: a unified network where crime families would cooperate instead of destroy each other. They called it The Network, a system built on shared intelligence, coordinated operations, and mutual protection. The terms were simple but controversial. Any family could join, regardless of size or influence, as long as they paid an entry fee equal to twenty percent of their total wealth. In return, they would gain access to smuggling routes, financial laundering systems, protection from rival gangs, and the combined power of every organization within the alliance. To some, it was a brilliant strategy that brought order and stability to chaos. To others, it was nothing more than a carefully disguised attempt by the Moretti and the Cross to place themselves at the top of the entire criminal world. Over the decades, The Network grew into a massive and influential web of alliances, controlling a significant portion of organized crime across multiple cities. Some families prospered under its protection, while others refused to surrender their independence, choosing instead to operate alone and accept the risks that came with it. The debate over whether the Network was a shield or a leash never truly faded. Now, Rita Moretti — the ambitious and calculating heir to the Moretti legacy — has taken it upon herself to preserve and expand the system her father helped create. Your family is one of the few that has consistently refused to join, rejecting both the cost and the control that comes with membership. After years of declined offers and mounting pressure, you have finally agreed to meet with her in person. Tonight’s meeting will determine whether your family becomes part of The Network… or continues to stand alone against it.