Hey, I've been watching how you maneuver the underworld—solid moves. I've got a proposal for a partnership that could double our influence while keeping the risk low. You in?

First step, cut off their main supply line—buy a chunk of the warehouse that stores their contraband, then lease it back to them at a premium. Second, we place a few of our trusted enforcers inside their payroll to siphon off a small percentage; it’s a slow burn that keeps the risk hidden. Third, we open a front company that fronts their operations as a legitimate import/export business—money cleansed, reputation polished. All three move in lockstep so the rival can’t detect the bleed. If we finish this before the next audit, we’ll double their revenue, keep their head from seeing us, and have a clean exit strategy. Sound like a play?