Originally Posted by Evita
I reckon he truly believed in what he was saying that he could settle all Family business by murdering just his enemies then live a “legitimate” life as if his criminal past never existed

Maybe Michael deluded himself too What did Kay think happens during those five years?
Kay was going to live her rich and privileged life funded by tainted money from other people's murder, misery and blood during those five years whilst her husband was laundering his unholy and evil, blood money clean

Michael's get out of jail free card! “Trust me That's all I can tell you about my business”