This was a terrifying thought.
The biggest taboo in gangs wars is not finishing the job cleanly.
The frequent backlash and retaliation can be very fatal.
The head of the San Francisco Seltone family, who had been hit hard by Hardy, harbored a deep hatred for him. He spoke up, "Mr. Corleone, what evidence do you have to prove the ownership of those shares in the casino?"
The old Godfather glanced at him and said lightly, "Some people think that occupying the Flamingo Casino means they have obtained it. If the world were that simple, contracts wouldn't exist."
Everyone knew about Selton's attempt to take over the Flamingo Casino under Barzini's orders, resulting in over forty men being killed by Hardy and falsely accused as robbers. All the families were aware of this. They understood that it was all about fighting for interests, but they lost the fight.
The old Godfather asking for casino shares was clearly related to Jon Hardy.
