The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Although bribery was highly unethical, it was undeniably effective. As soon as Rita uttered those words, some of Esmond’s men began to waver. After all, it was only natural to be afraid of death, right?

Esmond turned pale with shock. “What are you all doing? We’ve been friends for so many years! Are you planning to betray me? Have I not given you enough?

I’ve always been fair with what I’ve shared. I’m disappointed with you all!”

He somewhat meant what he said. After all, his men were hesitating over a small sum of money. The betrayal felt like a stab in the heart to him.

However, people had died fighting for less than the amount Rita was offering them. Although Esmond’s men had amassed a considerable amount of money from working for him for so many years, they had also committed many unethical deeds.

Who would not prefer to work in a proper job in an office building if given the choice? They were well aware that relying on ill-gotten gains would only diminish over time. Even Esmond himself was beginning to transition.

Was it not because he knew that this money would not last long? Moreover, the money they had earned was tainted, In other words, they could not use it, so what good was having more of it?

your children’s future, if not for yourselves. Don’t you want to be able to attend your children’s parent-teacher meeting with your heads held

more of Esmond’s men began to hesitate. Some even went as far as to

the end, amid the pushing and shoving, Esmond was

upon seeing him, was not going to go easy on him. He still remembered the insults Esmond had allowed his

punched Esmond on the chin, eliciting a cry of pain from

“My teeth-“

wanted to retaliate, but he was no match against Sherman’s youth, strength, and sculpted muscles. Finally,

did not need to consider whether or not to switch sides. After all, what meaning

cautiously stepped forward, his hands raised

you want? Please, let our boss go. He only

so spineless?! Even if I were beaten to death,