Verna is the girlfriend of mob boss Leo O'Bannon and the sister of bookie Bernie Bernbaum. Her brother's theft sparks a violent mob war. She maintains a secret affair with Tom Reagan, which leads to Leo publicly beating Tom and cutting ties with both of them. Later, she reconciles with Leo, proposes to marry him, and treats Tom with cold indifference.
Romantic partnership that drives Leo's initial protective decisions.
Sibling relationship that complicates the mob power dynamics.
Illicit romantic entanglement that fuels internal gang conflict.
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