Chapter 2038

"Listen up, everyone. Once you leave this room, you'll be cutting ties with Southern Star for good. From now on, you'll no longer be allowed to profit under Southern Star, and the protection you've enjoyed will end the second you walk out." Bella narrowed her eyes, her graceful arms resting elegantly on the armrests.

With a slight push of her toe, her swivel chair turned to face them.

"The underworld is never just about fighting and killing; it's about relationships and connections. You don't actually believe that you've made it this far without trouble because of your reputation alone, do you?"

The crowd exchanged uneasy glances.

Some of the less influential members started to fidget uncomfortably after hearing her words.

"What do you mean, Ms. Thompson? Are you trying to threaten us?" Jordan narrowed his eyes.

"The only reason the Southern Star Syndicate has been able to thrive all these years is because my father has been secretly supporting the group behind the scenes. Yet, you've somehow convinced yourselves that the group's success is all your own doing. Isn't that just downright ridiculous?"

Everyone was speechless.

idea the Thompson family was secretly backing the Southern Star

running. This is all on record. I'm not making it up," Bella said with a sweet smile as she rested her delicate fist against her cheek. "Since you no

down the spines of those

brother, Ralph, is the captain of the criminal investigation team. Everyone here has probably heard of him. Now, imagine if I asked him to drop by your operations from time to time, audit your accounts, and maybe even search your premises under the pretext of cracking down on illegal substances. What do you think will happen to your

he's got someone in his sights, he's relentless until he

words, a couple of the branch leaders who were not as influential as Jordan quietly

at Bella, his eyes

down now would be too humiliating! Others shamelessly returned to their

respect me? Even Chairman Jenkins has to give me some credit. For years, we've paid more than enough tribute to the Jenkins family. You talk about spending $10

could anyone not be angered when

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