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What Tessio did not anticipate was Michael’s acute awareness and cunning intuition. Having learned from his father never to trust blindly, Michael had been on high alert following the death of his brother Sonny. As the plan to betray him unfolded, Michael remained composed, waiting patiently for the right moment to reveal his knowledge of the treachery.
The confirmation of Tessio’s betrayal came courtesy of Tom Hagen, Michael's consigliere, who informed Michael of Tessio's plan. To Michael, the betrayal was not only shocking due to Tessio's long-standing loyalty but was also a matter of strategic importance. He understood that Tessio's ambitions could not go unaddressed and that decisive action was required.