Old Gods, Rapid-Fire Guns, and Prohibition

Chapter 51 [Sophia Shire]

"You said your last name was Pauletta. What's your first name?"

In the interrogation room of the Prohibition Bureau, a bright light shone directly on the man who said his last name was Pauletta.

Lewis sat opposite him, smoking a cigarette and asked.

"Vincent, Vincent Porretta, my father is Alberto."

The man looked directly at Lewis behind the bright light, as if he was not afraid of the light at all.

"Give me a cigarette, too."

"Vincent? Vincent Porretta. As far as I know, there's no one like you in the Porretta family."

"How is that possible? Just find someone from the Paoletta family now, they will definitely know who I am. Or you can just go find my father, or my eldest brother Leonardo."

"Unfortunately, they are all dead."

Lewis feigned regret.

The man suddenly became furious: "How is it possible?! How could they die? Impossible, you lied to me, you lied to me, how could my brother and my father die? They are Pauletta!"

"However, there is no need for me to lie to you. Look at these."

Lewis handed him some newspapers.

The newspapers naturally reported on Alberto's death and Ethan's rise to power.

"So Ethan is in charge now?" Vincent asked, clutching the newspaper tightly in his hand.

"Yeah." Lewis looked at Vincent with interest behind the light, like a hunter looking at his prey.

"Then call Ethan."

"Are you sure you want me to call him?"

"What do you mean?" Vincent took away the newspaper and stared at Lewis again.

"Vincent, listen, I've dealt with your brother before. He's an absolute power-hungry animal. He's now firmly established as the head of the Paoleta family. Now that you're back, you're his second brother. You have a higher generation and inheritance rights. How do you think he'll treat you?"

"You want to sow discord between us brothers? That's impossible. I tell you, I know what kind of person Ethan is. He loves art, he's a good man, he..."

"People change, Vincent, and you haven't seen each other for many years." Lewis tossed a cigarette to Vincent and lit it for him.

"Have a cigarette. After you finish this, tell me your answer. If you still want me to call Ethan, I will call him, but by then, I will no longer care about this matter."

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Ethan has a nightmare in which someone shoots him in the back.

When he turned around, he saw a face that looked very similar to his.

This dream made him very uncomfortable, but fortunately the weather was good today, clear and even sunny.

He planned to have breakfast and then go to the factory to check on Walter's progress. If Walter could make the grape bricks earlier, it would be beneficial to both his business progress and the "Name of the True God."

But just when he was halfway through his breakfast, a phone call came in.

"Master, it's El."

El from the University of Winchester, but he just went to class the day before yesterday. There’s no need to rush him so much, right?
"Good morning, Dean El, what can I do for you?"

"Good morning, Ethan. I hope I didn't disturb you. The day before yesterday, you drew a picture in class. Do you remember?"

"Of course, what's wrong?"

"All the teachers at the academy like that painting very much, including the principal. The principal wants to meet you. I wonder if you are free today and can come to the school?"

After all, El is in debt, so he is still cautious in speaking.

"Of course, no problem, it's my pleasure, I'll come as soon as I finish breakfast."

Ethan had never expected that the painting he casually drew that day would have such a sequel. However, he went to school to improve his status and position and to make friends with more celebrities and important people.

Now the goal has been achieved.

The president of Winster University is a very important figure in Winster.

As mentioned before, the law school of the University of Winchester is very strong, and many graduates hold important positions in the legal and political circles in Winster and many nearby cities.

The current president of Winchester University was previously the dean of Winchester Law School, and almost all of those who hold important positions are his students.

He is also the president of the University of Winchester and holds a high position in the education field.

Such a person wants to see himself...

After breakfast, Ethan asked Anya to drive to the sea cliff of Winster University.

When we arrived, El was already waiting at the bottom of the stairs.

As soon as he saw Ethan coming down, he immediately walked up and complimented him, “Ethan, I knew you were a genius. Sure enough, you caught the principal’s attention as soon as you made a move. You are really amazing.”

"You're too kind." Ethan really didn't think his painting was that good.

The two of them climbed the stairs and arrived at the campus. Many students who were doing morning exercises or rushing to class cast their eyes on him, and occasionally whispered to each other.

The discussion was all about 'Is this the guy whose painting caught the principal's attention?' and about his last name and Mafia connections.

It seems that he has become quite famous in the University of Winchester.

Following El through the huge building, after a long time, they stopped in front of a bluestone building that was obviously quite old.

"Wait a moment, Ethan. I'll go inform the principal. Oh, and your teacher and the girl who discovered your painting are here too. Say hello to them."

El said, pointing to the side.

There were already people in this living room-like building.

It was the professor of the life drawing class that day, and a female classmate whom Ethan had some impression of.

El had already gone to report, and Ethan walked over to greet the two men.

"Hello, Professor Farr."

The professor named Farr just nodded. His attitude was a little strange. There was some appreciation in his eyes, but more of reluctance.

Instead, the female classmate took the initiative to come forward and introduce herself: "Hello, Ethan, I'm Sophia Shire, I really like your painting."

"Thank you."

Ethan looked at the girl.

She was wearing a retro dress, the kind that was pure white with purple dots on the hem, and the pleats on the hem looked like flowers.

She is indeed like a flower, a flower blooming in the warm morning sun.

Her beauty is different from Anya's. Anya's beauty is cold and straightforward, while her beauty is like the wind in the warm sunshine.

Ethan could feel that Farr seemed to be accompanying a girl named Sophia.

Come to see me?

Is that a bit too narcissistic?
Ethan then thought of Sophia's last name.

Charles, Charles, such a familiar feeling.

At this time, El came out and called him.

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