The Charismatic Charlie Wade

Aman couldn’t help but notice that by sparing his life, Jagoan was showing a touch of benevolence in the midst of all this malevolence. He knew he needed to seize this opportunity without begging any further. The idea of Jagoan having a change of heart was too disheartening to even consider; the alternative could be much worse.

In his desperation, Aman felt compelled to speak to Jagoan. “Rest assured, Mr. Jagoan, once we reach Syria, I’ll work closely with Commander Hamid and give my all…”

Jagoan acknowledged Aman’s words with an approving nod and a smile on his face. “You know, Mr. Ramovich embodies the essence of Taoism, as we Chinese say. In this society, very few truly understand the principles of Taoism.”

Jagoan checked his watch and turned to Wesley. “Wesley, it’s getting light outside, and people are starting to arrive. Contact the ship, then head upstairs and have a serious talk with our associates. After that, set sail and get them out of the United States.”

Wesley nodded respectfully and asked Jagoan, “Mr. Jagoan, any specific instructions for this ‘talk’?”

Jagoan raised a single finger and spoke earnestly, “I have just one request: make them feel fear. Let their encounter with you leave a lasting mark, whether they leave or stay.”

Wesley understood the gravity of the situation and quickly reassured Jagoan, “You can count on us to handle it.”

onto the railing as he swiftly ascended to the second floor, with

happening. They knew Antonio had deceived and restrained them, raising doubts about his motives. Some thought about forming alliances against the Zano

the staircase drew their collective attention, yet the identity of the intruder remained a mystery. Antonio’s attempts to climb the stairs, hampered by his broken leg, seemed like a

finally emerged. The crowd’s anger and suspicion deepened,

intensified the onlookers’ curiosity. When he finally made it, it was clear that one of his legs was severely broken, and he had made no attempt to address the injury, which continued

quell the hostility, he

had endured inhumane torture. The realization settled in that someone had

to the gathered gang members. Even though they had

opinions won’t factor in. Let me be clear: from now on, all your gangs report to the Chinese Gang, and 75% of your earnings must go to

surprise, despite some of them having their mouths covered. It was clear that anger simmered beneath the surface.

gangs were used to taking matters into their own hands. Their outward compliance was only temporary; they were determined to seek retribution when the opportunity

“Starting tomorrow, each gang must appoint someone to keep meticulous records of revenue and expenditures. These records must be sent to the Chinese Gang weekly and subjected to our audit. Any discrepancies will result in limb amputations, with the penalties increasing for