Claude later takes missions from corrupt cop Ray Machowski and billionaire Donald Love . Love manipulates Claude into killing Asuka's brother, Kenji Kasen , while disguised as a Cartel member to ignite a gang war and lower real estate prices. The Final Confrontation

As the two walk away, Maria begins talking incessantly until a single gunshot is heard, and her voice is abruptly silenced. It remains ambiguous whether Claude killed her to quiet her or if they were attacked by someone else.

Claude first works for the Leone Crime Family , doing jobs for Luigi Goterelli and Toni Cipriani before earning the trust of the Don, Salvatore Leone .

Shoots down Catalina's helicopter, killing her and rescuing Maria.