"How did that happen?" Joseph frowned. "It's most likely the work of an external force," Jacky continued. "Some of our businesses are working with people from Stogu for trade on the northern border. We have three trade routes, and on each route, dozens of our teams regularly transport goods like ginseng, antiques, and deer antlers for trade." "But recently, two of the routes have lost contact, and all the people transporting the goods have disappeared. Now, all trade routes have been suspended, and no one dares to continue because they're afraid of the danger." Joseph asked, "What’s your next move?" Jacky replied, "I immediately sent twenty members of G Alliance in two teams to investigate, but they haven't returned yet. I suspect it’s the people from Stogu. The area is vast and sparsely populated, making them hard to track. If the Stogu forces are involved, things will get more complicated." Joseph was silent for a moment, then said, "I’ll handle this myself. Tell the G All
"Yes, Mr. Joseph!" Juneth answered firmly. "Oh, Mr. Joseph, the G Alliance in Leeds has been growing rapidly lately. Do you want to see it?" Juneth offered. Joseph smiled. "Let's check it out." The driver immediately turned the car toward the outskirts of Leeds. Half an hour later, they arrived at a modest building. Above the entrance, it read: J-Guezz Orphanage. Katty looked at the orphanage with wide eyes. "This orphanage was built in your name, Mr. Joseph," Juneth explained. Inside, the sound of children reading aloud, full of energy, could be heard. They entered the building. "There are 30 orphans here from Leeds and nearby cities," Juneth continued. "Most of them come from very tough backgrounds. Some were even rescued from human trafficking, where their limbs were broken to be used for begging." "We, from the G Alliance, saved these children and registered them for a better future. All the costs are covered by the companies under G Alliance." They stopped i
Joseph gave a faint smile. Around forty people had gathered at the airport to welcome him, causing the security staff to grip their batons tightly and move in closer, just in case. Jacky smiled and said, "Mr. Joseph, these people are the big and small leaders from the eastern region. They all work under your command now and wanted to meet you in person. That’s why I brought them here." Jacky continued, "There were more people back at our headquarters who wanted to join the welcoming, but I was worried it would cause chaos. So I only brought a few." Joseph nodded, understanding their enthusiasm. "Alright, I'll meet them later." Jacky quickly opened the door to the Mercedes-Benz for Joseph, inviting him inside. A convoy of similar Mercedes-Benz cars followed behind, drawing attention from the people around the airport. As they drove, Joseph asked, "How's our industry doing in the eastern region?" Jacky thought for a moment and replied, "The major industries we manage are sti
Joseph decided to bring only the G Alliance members on this mission, leaving the drunk bosses behind. First, the relationship between him and the bosses wasn’t strong enough to fully trust them. Second, this mission was a test for Joseph. The bosses wanted to see how competent he was in handling a critical situation like this. “If I succeed, it’ll strengthen my position. If I fail, my power could diminish,” Joseph thought. That’s why he preferred to rely on himself. In front of the villa, six black off-road Hummers were ready. The vehicles were stocked with supplies like compressed biscuits, purified water, and chocolate. Joseph sat in the front passenger seat, while Jacky took the wheel. Four G Alliance members who had done prior investigations sat in the back. Vroom! Vroom! The Hummer’s engines roared under the moonlight, and Joseph’s convoy headed north toward Stogu. “Boss Joseph, the trade route is about 1,500 kilometers long. It’ll take us around maybe three days to r
Jacky and the others stood stunned as they watched Joseph take on the wild beast with his bare hands. "Boss Joseph, are you really going to kill this brown bear?!" Jacky asked, disbelief in his voice. "This bear is massive, and we have no weapons. How are we supposed to kill it?" he added. “We’ll ram it with the car,” Joseph replied, his eyes locked on the brown bear. He licked his lips, a spark of excitement gleaming in his gaze. “I’ll fight it first and lure it into the middle of the road. Once it’s there, we’ll ram it.” Joseph raised his voice so that all members of the G Alliance, including Jacky, who was still inside the Hummer, could hear and prepare themselves. “Yes, Boss!” Joseph observed the bear’s neck, noticing torn pieces of clothing clinging to its blood-soaked claws. It was obvious that the bear had killed someone. As the bear drew closer to Joseph, it seemed intent on making him its next victim. Something stirred inside Joseph—an instinct, a need to kill t
Inside the city, the atmosphere was much louder, filled with street vendors, tourists, cattle, and horses bustling about. From inside the car, Joseph noticed some guy standing at the street corner holding a light machine gun. They wore dark green combat uniforms, tall with blond hair and blue eyes. These were guards working under Ammarkhan, the leader of Qurau. “Ammarkhan controls both the military and political power in this city. He commands around 5,000 soldiers,” Jacky explained, sharing the information he had gathered before arriving. “Ammarkhan doesn’t have an impressive political record, but there haven’t been any major issues under his leadership either. He’s the kind of leader who doesn’t stand out, but he’s not exactly terrible either,” Jacky added. “I don’t think Ammarkhan is the type to be involved in robbing our trade teams. The culprit is probably another group operating within Qura,” Joseph said after thinking for a moment. “Let’s head to Oha Restaurant first.”
“Damn it, these guys have some nerve. They’re actually trying to steal our stuff. Let’s go down there and teach them a lesson!” Jacky whispered angrily, peeking out the window. The four men from Stogu were already loading the bear’s body onto a rickshaw and tying it down. Once they were done, they got ready to leave. Probably worried that the noise from a car engine would attract attention, they chose to use a rickshaw instead. “No need to rush,” Joseph said calmly. “Let’s follow them first and see who’s really behind this.” The $1 billion bear wasn’t that important to Joseph. What mattered more was uncovering the hidden forces operating in the city. The potential gain far outweighed the loss. “Keep it quiet. We don’t want them to notice us,” Joseph added. Joseph led Jacky and four members of the G Alliance out of the restaurant, taking cover in a dark corner to observe the thieves. The bear was now secured on the rickshaw, and a large man wearing glasses held the reins of
In front of Mr. Ammarkhan’s house, guards in full combat uniforms stood tall with sharp gazes. "Do you have permission to enter Mr. Ammarkhan’s residence?" one of the guards asked, extending his hand to stop the three of them. "We already got permission from Mr. Ammarkhan," the police staff quickly replied. "Wait a moment," the guard said, stepping into the security booth to make a call. After confirming everything, he said, "You three may enter." Joseph, Jacky, and the staff were allowed through. The place was heavily guarded, with soldiers patrolling everywhere. Joseph also noticed several guards hiding in the corners, keeping a discreet eye on them. After a few minutes, they arrived at a large hall. "I’ll leave now. Mr. Ammarkhan will meet you shortly to help resolve the stolen bear case," the police staff said before excusing himself. Suddenly, a loud laugh echoed through the room. A large man with long blond hair and a thick beard appeared. He looked to be in his