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The turning point for Tessio came as the stakes in the power struggles heightened. Following Michael's ascension, Tessio observed the Corleone family's decreasing grip on their territory, especially as rivals like the Barzini family grew emboldened. Frustrated by Michael's insistence on patience, Tessio saw this as weakness. To him, waiting was synonymous with death; thus he began to plot his exit from the family.
In a calculated move, Tessio reached out to Barzini's representatives, seeking to draw Michael into a trap. He conspired to lure Michael to a meeting under the guise of a peace negotiation. In his mind, this was the best chance for survival amidst the shift in power dynamics, ensuring a prominent position if Barzini was to emerge victorious.