The Right to Face (2/2). By then, I can give you whatever you desire. I might even grant you a way out of this prison!”
Joseph smiled and replied, “How can that be? Gustavo, the reason I’m telling you this is because you must die today. I’ll set fire to the boat and deny you any chance to charm or bribe me. My logic tells me that if I don’t eliminate you today, your son wille after me tomorrow. Additionally, even if you manage to escape Brooklyn Prison and leave the United States, your son will ensure you never return to Mexico alive. So, your fate is sealed.”
In that moment, despair flooded Gustavo’s heart.
He understood that if Joseph was revealing so much to him, he would undoubtedly not be allowed to leave. Joseph was cutting off all his options.
The entire exchange between the two men reached Charlie’s ears, clear as day.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">
Lucas,cking such keen hearing, could only gaze at the human wall three floors down and couldn’t help but express his surprise. “Why does this feel off? If they merely wanted to teach Gustavo’s men a lesson, it would have ended by now. Is there something more happening here?”
Charlie then stood up, grinning, and said, “Instead of specting, why not go over and see for ourselves?”
“What the…?” Lucas eximed, quickly stopping Charlie. “Brother, don’t get involved. These two groups are not to be trifled with. We can’t afford to offend them!”
Charlie chuckled and said, “I’m not here to stir up trouble. I’m here to mediate. Just stay put for a moment, and I’ll return as soon as I can.”
Seeing Charlie turn and approach the crowd made Lucas anxious, prompting him to shout softly, “Brother, please, don’t be a peacemaker. Anyone who steps forward now will get into serious troublee back quickly!”
Charlie waved him off with a smile and strode confidently toward the gathering.
Meanwhile, Gustavo was still in the midst of the crowd, pleading, “Joseph, if you kill me today, you’ll be the thief who betrayed my son. The deal is done—consider how the Rothschild family would react! I am their hostage! My presence ensures many of their operations in Mexico run smoothly. If I die, they will certainly hold you ountable!”
Joseph smiled and replied, “That’s irrelevant. Once you’re dead, your son will quickly negotiate with the Rothschild family, and he’ll bail me out.”
Gustavo blurted out, “How can that be? Joseph, he even wants to kill his own father! How could he possibly keep his word to you? You’re big and brawny, but not very bright!”
“You’re clueless,” Joseph retorted disdainfully. “Gustavo, do you really think I’m foolish? All my brothers know we were ordered by your son to take you out. If he fails to protect me or my crew, the news of him having you killed will leak, and he won’t be able to maintain his position in the Sanchez family!”<fnfd79> Get full chapters from Find?Novel</fnfd79>
As for the Rothschild family, they won’t seek vengeance after you’re gone. Their focus has always been on profits. If you die, they will swiftly align with your son; otherwise, what would they gain? How can you not see how you managed to dominate Mexico for so long?”
At this point, Gustavo was utterly hopeless. He realized that today was indeed hisst day, as his son had orchestrated a situation that guaranteed his demise, and Joseph was intent on carrying it out. With no one around to protect him, he faced an inevitable death.
Joseph, having lost all patience for further discussion, signaled to his men and coldlymanded, “Finish him!”
As soon as he uttered the words, several young men armed with sharp weapons surged forward to surround Gustavo.
Gustavo, seeing the menacing des, could not fathom how excruciating his death would be.
The young men, looking ferocious, raised their knives, ready to plunge them into Gustavo’s heart and the back of his head.
Just at that critical moment, a voice rang out from beyond the crowd, booming, “You guys, show me some respect! Stop what you’re doing!”<h3 ss="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center" id="chapter-list"><strong></strong>