Antonio fully embraced his role as the underground ruler of New York, and the gang leaders he summoned arrived quickly and with enthusiasm.
However, none of them anticipated the grim fate that awaited them in Chinatown: being bound and gagged with foul-smelling rags. Ultimately, they found themselves confined on the second floor of a roast goose shop, crammed into a corner with several top leaders from their respective factions.
As the number of captives grew, Antonio’s anxiety intensified.
Seizing a moment when thest group of gang leaders had just been taken upstairs and before the next wave arrived, he turned to Charlie, his voice trembling, “Mr. Wade… I’ve tricked all these gang bosses intoing to Syria. I’ve sold out every one of them in New York. If they join forces against me there, I won’t stand a chance…”
Charlie smiled at him and inquired, “So what do you think we should do?”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">
Antonio gulped nervously and suggested cautiously, “You see how cooperative I am. Why not just let me stay in New York to assist you and that strong man? Just give me a chance…”
Charlie countered, “If you stay in New York, aren’t you worried about retaliation? You deceived all those gang leaders into heading to Syria. Do you think their families will let you off the hook?” Antonio’s face twitched as he considered this.
He tentatively asked, “Mr. Wade, how about letting me return to Sicily instead…”
Charlie patted him on the shoulder and replied calmly, “Alright, Antonio, stop dreaming. You have loyal supporters all over Sicily. Even if no one from Europe or the U.S. goes to Syria to build a legacy, you could represent the Sicilian people and bring them honor. As for your safety, you don’t need to worry. Although it may not be the most advanced ce, it still values the rule ofw. The principle is simple: those who strike will be struck back, and those who kill will face the consequences. Among those upstairs, if anyone truly intends to harm you, my old friend Commander Hamid will definitely seek vengeance. Unlike in New York, where you’ve taken many lives and still escaped unscathed. If you remain in New York, your days are numbered.” Antonio realized that Charlie was unwavering and offered him no real options.
He felt a wave of despair wash over him, yet Charlie’s words provided a small glimmer offort. It felt as though they were all imprisoned together, with at least guards around to keep everyone in check and deter any reckless behavior.
Still, having seriously angered the individuals upstairs meant that even if he got another shot at returning to New York, life wouldn’t be easy.
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The gang leaders who arrived after the Burning Angel found themselves tied up like crabs before they could grasp what was happening, their mouths tightly gagged. They had no chance to ask questions and remained clueless as to why the esteemed Antonio Zano, a man they had always trusted, had deceived them into this predicament.
Charlie wasted no time with them. Upon their arrival, he bound them up and tossed them upstairs, leaving Gunbir to keep watch. Anyone who dared to move, struggle, or make any noise would face a pot of boiling water poured over their groin.
While the threat of boiling water might seem harsh, it paled inparison to the brutal tactics typically employed by these gang members.
Surprisingly, this method proved effective. With the threat of boiling water hanging over them, none of the dozens of dangerous gang leaders dared to act out.
In the early morning hours, Abbas and over a dozen soldiers from Wanlongdiannded in New York aboard a Concorde passenger jet.
Uncertain about why Charlie had summoned him, Abbas wasted no time and headed straight to Chinatown the moment he disembarked.
Upon arriving, he spotted Charlie on the first floor and immediately greeted him respectfully, “Mr. Wade, you called for your subordinates in haste. What are your orders?”