Alberto has been back on Sumuli Island for quite some time, yet he's still looking for an opportunity to assassinate Christopher.
As a member of the Pasiletto Family who has already made a name for himself "in the outside world," Christopher's "return" has granted the Four Great Families considerable prestige.
No matter what people say, the Four Great Families are willing to protect Christopher against anything between him and Paul.
The reason is simple: they need to set an example.
With more and more Su Mulan scattered around the world, the Four Great Families' legitimate status on Sumuli Island has been challenged.
Especially those Su Mulan who are third, fourth, or even fifth-generation immigrants; they don't hold the same reverence for Sumuli Island as their ancestors did.
Many people no longer see Sumuli Island as a sacred place for the Su Mulan; they lack both reverence and identification with the Four Great Families on the island.
