After parting ways with Cobblepot, Schiller began thinking as he made his way back to his office.
Starting with motive, who would want to go against the Mafia families?
The police could be ruled out first. Ever since Gordon became Police Commissioner some time ago, the police and the Mafia had become a community of interests to some extent. The Mafia's transition into legitimate business would also benefit Gotham City's public security.
Besides, other police commissioners might have accidents, but Gordon was known as Gotham's last conscience. He was unlikely to use such a despicable method as poisoning.
In the past, the city government had also been an enemy of the Mafia. Although the Mafia often bribed officials to secure protection, power struggles in politics could indeed affect them.
But Gotham's current city government structure was very stable. Roy had no real opponents, and the Mafia approved of his plans for reform. The two sides had coexisted peacefully for so long that even if conflicts arose, Roy would surely prefer communication over direct action. The city government could be ruled out as well.
Merchants and entrepreneurs also had motives. The Mafia's domineering methods had offended plenty of people, but the Wayne Family held the most influence among Gotham City's business leaders. Even if Bruce was willing to kill now, he had no reason to kill Mafia members.
This was a period of development. Gotham's major powers had only just managed to reach a consensus internally. Even if Wayne Enterprises lacked money, Bruce would not be shortsighted enough to throw the situation into chaos again. That would benefit no one.
Then could Falcone have acted personally? That was the most likely possibility. But if the death of the Farnsworth family's heir would weaken the next generation of the Farnsworth family, what