After making his statement, he turned his gaze toward the middle-aged man who had apanied Todd Gilbert earlier. With a calm demeanor, he remarked, “You must be the second-inmand of the Desperados, correct?”


    The man quickly nodded, disying both respect and eagerness. He introduced himself, saying, “Hello, Mr. Wade. My name is Angelo Blunt, and I serve as the second-inmand of the Desperados…”


    He continued, hastily adding, “Mr. Wade, please don’t associate me with Todd. I view him as someonecking moral integrity, employing cruel methods. I’ve subtly warned him numerous times, but he never seems to learn. Instead, he bes more reckless. Working under him, I’ve realized there’s no hope for change…”


    Todd Gilbert, caught off guard by this betrayal from his second-inmand, reacted with anger. “Angelo, you ungrateful fool! Don’t forget that I was the one who helped you rise to your current position!”


    Angelo responded, “Yes, you promoted me, but that doesn’t excuse your indiscriminate killings of innocent people and your destruction of the gang’s principles! Everyone in our group has their opinions about you, but you remain oblivious! When those innocent lives were lost at your hands, you should have anticipated the day when loyalty would crumble!”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Charlie observed the exchange and calmly pointed at Todd Gilbert, who was perched on the chair, saying, “From now on, you will take charge of the Desperados. As the former leader, it’s your responsibility to see him off.”


    Angelo was momentarily taken aback before responding respectfully, “I understand!”


    He then turned to face Todd Gilbert, who was now trembling in his seat, and stated calmly, “Todd, may you find peace in your departure. I hope God can forgive you after your death.”


    With that, he raised his right leg and forcefully kicked the chair from under Todd.


    The chair toppled, and Todd Gilbert’s body fell abruptly, losing its support.


    The sudden drop caused the rope around his neck to tighten instantly. Grabbing at the cor with both hands, he struggled, only to find that the more he fought, the tighter the noose became.


    This overwhelming sensation of suffocation jolted him into a harsh reality. He felt his trachea constricted, leaving him gasping for air. His body grew hotter and increasingly numb, each moment amplifying his panic.


    As onlookers witnessed Todd Gilbert’s hanging, fear gripped them. Though they had all faced violence, none had witnessed such a brutal, execution-style demise.


    Todd, suspended in mid-air, struggled fiercely for several minutes, but soon the intensity of his movements began to wane.


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    After a brief spell, even thest remnants of muscle movement faded. His lifeless body swung irregrly in mid-air, almost as if to disy his death to the onlookers.


    At this moment, Charlie instructed Angelo, “Take care of the body and dispose of it appropriately.”


    Angelo responded confidently, “Rest assured, Mr. Wade. My subordinates will handle it properly!”


    Charlie nodded, then surveyed the crowd once more. “The time is nearly up. Those heading to Syria should prepare to leave immediately. For those staying to manage the gang, return and begin seeking financial resources. From now on, profits must be reported weekly, and work reports submitted bi-weekly. Remember my words: those who vite these rules will be executed; those who conceal their earnings will face the same fate; those who enrich themselves at the expense of the gang will be killed; and those who covertly ally with the enemy will also be executed!”