in the book [ the last testament of lucky Luciano ] Luciano tells of meeting Adonis shortly after he was deported. Luciano recalls that Adonis had 2 million dollars in u.s. currency. as Luciano relates the conversation, he asks Adonis. "give me some money" Adonis replied " no, this is all my money" Luciano was angered at that remark and lashed out at Adonis. ' if it wasn't for me you would have nothing" Adonis still refused to give Luciano anything. as lucky recalls in the book he told the author " I never trusted joe since." and they never saw each other again.