The Charismatic Charlie Wade

Chapter 5529

As tension etched Jordan’s features.

Jagoan, who had maintained a quiet vigil, instantly discerned the growing rumble of a motorcycle engine drawing nearer. It was heading their way.

In that charged moment, Hogan grasped the gravity of Jordan’s potential entanglement.

His voice turned stern as he demanded, “Jordan, lay it bare. Who have you crossed?”

Conceding that the truth could no longer be masked, Jordan, resigned, began, “Uncle Hogan, these folks here belong to a fresh gang making waves in New York…”

Hogan interjected, “Debt collectors, are they?”

two days past. Now they’re squeezing folks for protection money, three grand a

inquired, “Hasn’t Chinatown always been run by Chinese syndicates? The fee’s been a mere three hundred a month for the

a fierce showdown and heavy losses.

caught Hogan off

further, “What’s the story with this new gang? It’s only been a month since

the bills. You’re overseeing it all and after all’s said and done, you’re only scraping together a few grand a month. They want

“Who’s behind

downtown. Word is, they’re backed by Italians. The Italians are slowly fading into the background, pulling the strings but keeping

inflict those wounds on

voice was edged with resentment. “They came to collect their ‘protection’ money. I couldn’t cough up the sum, so they beat me down. They’ve given me until tonight.

the police?” Hogan’s tone carried a mix of anger and

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