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    He clenched his teeth, forced a smile, and remarked, “Wow, you really have the knack for ckmailing the mafia!”


    Charlie raised an eyebrow and asked, “Wait, are you part of the mafia?”


    Antonio scoffed, “What? Did that just dawn on you?”


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    Charlie retorted with disdain, “You think you can just kick me out without handing over any cash? Are you serious?”


    Antonio gritted his teeth again and warned, “Listen, kid, if you let this chance slip away, don’te crying to me!”


    He then turned to his men andmanded, “Break his legs, then drive him off a hundred miles. Hurry up, the VIP is arriving soon.” His subordinates began to approach Charlie, preparing for the task.


    Just then, the sound of sirens pierced the air as several police cars sped onto the scene.


    As the cars came to a halt, over a dozen officers emerged. One of them approached Antonio and asked, “Antonio, we received a report about a mafia-rted incident involving a crash and possible fatalities. What’s going on here?”


    Startled, Antonio instinctively nced at Charlie.


    With a mischievous grin, Charlie quickly replied to the police, “Officer, one of their guys hit me with his car. Not only did they refuse to take responsibility, but they also pulled out guns to threaten me.” He pointed dramatically at the mafia member who had aimed a gun at him. “That’s him! He’s got a gun!”


    Instantly, multiple officers trained their weapons on the used man, with one shouting, “Get down on the ground! Hands on your head, now!”


    The mafia member was taken aback. He understood all too well that American police were quick to draw their weapons. If he didn’tply, he risked being shot.


    However, the manner in which American police demanded cooperation was quite humiliating. In such situations, they required suspects to raise their hands, spread their arms, and lie face down on the ground, a position that felt very degrading for someone like him.


    While this might not bother an average person, for gang members who valued their pride, it felt akin to being forced to kneel on the street.


    As a result, many gangsters, determined to maintain their dignity, end up in dire situations each year in the United States.


    When ordered toply, the mafia member resisted. In a defiant gesture, he stuffed his hands into his pockets and said, “What, can’t I just grab my phone?”


    Dealing with such bravado, the police would not hesitate. They would empty their magazines in a split second,ter justifying their actions by iming they feared he might have had a weapon in his pocket, and then they’d go back to their routine.


    Antonio, feeling that lying on the ground was beneath him and his crew, interjected, “Officer, this is simply an unfortunate traffic incident. My daughter identally bumped into this gentleman, and we’re discussing how to resolve the damages.”


    The officer, wishing to avoid escting matters with Antonio, turned to Charlie and inquired, “Sir, is that what happened?”


    Charlie shook his head vigorously and asserted, “Absolutely not! He hit me, refused topensate, and then threatened my life.”


    Emting his mother-inw ine, Charlie coolly sat down on the curb and dered, “I don’t care. I’m going to see this through today. Let’s see how he ns to kill me right here! Plus, they’re all armed. If this isn’t handled, I’ll broadcast everything online! Let everyone witness how the New York police protect the mafia!”


    Nearby, Gunbir raised his phone and announced, “I’m live-streaming this on a video tform! I’ve even told my friends to record the screen. They’ll capture this chapter as it unfolds.”