"Barzini only got the casino business because of his connections with the current Prime Minister. But what if the Prime Minister steps down? That would spell bankruptcy for this venture."
"How much did you invest?" Hardy asked.
"I invested $6.8 million," Prizzi replied.
"I advise you to reconsider. This is a friendly warning. And remember, I owe you a favor. If you ever want to do business, feel free to call me. I'd be happy to make money with friends," Hardy said.
Prizzi knew the conversation was nearing its end, but he still couldn't resist asking.
"What will you do with the Cohenheim gang's territory and business after they're dealt with?" Prizzi asked.
"At first, I was planning to let the Los Angeles gang take over the Cohenheim gang's turf. Why, are you interested?" Hardy asked with a smile.