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Chapter 241 Uria Arrested
Black Street Precinct. Kane sat in the chair and spoke into the phone, issuing orders.“Alert our men in Southmoor District, and Peter in Kaiyuan. Tell them to work with Uria and make as much noise as possible.”Two hours after the incident, outside the hospital exam room.A graceful, striking middle-aged woman hurried over with four or five associates.Inside the room, Mercer lay in bed. When he saw her, he called out at once, “Mom!”“Son, how are you?” The woman rushed in, panic etched on her face, then stepped quickly toward the doctor. “Where are your injuries? How serious is it?”Mercer’s wounds were not life-threatening — only multiple contusions from blunt blows, a minor forearm fracture, and a beanbag round to the head. But he was skilled at playing the victim. He kept his composure in front of his mother, yet the moment he spotted the deputy chief of Kaiyuan Precinct behind her, he broke into loud wailing.“Mom, someone tried to kill me!”“Kill you?” The woman’s face paled. “
Revised Chapter 240 Retaliation Begins
Carlson thought nothing of it at first. As he turned to grab seasonings, he spotted a van parked deep in the alley. Its lights were off, yet the engine kept running—the two men had climbed out from that vehicle.Twelve years behind bars had sharpened Carlson’s eye for people. He had seen every kind of criminal and heard countless case stories. Though the pair moved casually, Carlson could tell at a glance they were there for something else.Still, he was no cop and wanted no trouble. He focused on stir-frying the rice noodles and said nothing more.……Lobby of Phoenix Entertainment City.Merceran draped an arm around a striking woman, reeking of alcohol.“I’m not heading home tonight. I’ll play cards with Theodore and the others. Come find me after your shift.”“I’m worn out. I don’t feel like moving.”“I’ll send someone to pick you up. Get a massage… unwind.” Merceran breathed the words against her ear.“You’re awful.”“Ha.” Merceran laughed and patted her shoulder. “Head back early.
Chapter 239 The Snack Stall
“I came here to talk about exactly that.” Uria got straight to the point, crossing one leg over the other. “Our cooperation has barely started, and trouble’s already knocking on the door.”Kane’s brows drew together. “What happened?”“A few days ago, Merceron sent Stanley to see me. He ordered me to stay out of the supply line business.” Uria recounted plainly. “I told him fine, I’ll back off, but they’d need to compensate for the lost profits. Stanley grew irritated during our talk and threw threats around.”“What exactly did he threaten you with?”“His exact words were that the cake Merceron’s circle has their eyes on is off-limits to me.” Uria sipped his tea and went on. “Last night the city warden’s director requested a meeting. I went to see him this morning, and he notified me they won’t renew the snow-clearing contract with my firm.”Kane froze.“You probably don’t understand how my business works.” Uria explained. “Snow-clearing projects go out for tender and get approved at y
Chapter 238 Pressures From All Sides
Mercerlen lifted his gaze. “I’m going after him. Uriel is the critical node. If I bring him to heel, the rest of the factions planning to partner with Kane will grow wary, and the profit defense Kane built will crumble on its own. Conversely, if I can’t even take down Uriel, others will decide we lack teeth. They’ll feel safe teaming up with Kane to line their pockets, convinced we won’t dare strike.”“Sound logic,” Theodore nodded in agreement.“I need to rattle him.”“How?” Theodore asked softly. “Got a plan?”“Strike at what he values most.” Mercerlen stood up. “I’ll open the connections and deliver the message.”“Then move,” Theodore readily agreed. “He’s nothing more than a small-time operator with a little cash. Reining him in won’t be hard.”“I’ve got a lunch meeting with a few contacts at noon. Come with me?” Mercerlen extended the invitation.“Gladly. Mercerlen, I can also hook you up with a few high-profile figures,” Theodore smiled and flattered him.Mercerlen’s mood bright
Chapter 237 Chaos in the Factions Part 2
“Merceron, Pierce has been acting strange lately.” The young man on the other end of the line spoke in a low voice. “He’s reaching out to local bosses across every district, openly recruiting new partners. Matsui from South Curtain is nearly locked in, and Uriah from Flatlands District plans to join in too.”Merceron’s brows snapped tight, and he cursed under his breath. “A bunch of blind fools! Do they even know who controls this territory?”“Should we notify the Third Young Master at once?”Just then, Theodore strolled slowly into the entertainment complex, glancing down nonstop at his messages, his expression calm and unruffled.……Theodore pushed open the private room door and saw Merceron slamming his phone down, his face clouded with murderous rage.Once he finished the call, Theodore raised an eyebrow. “Who got under your skin? You’re burning hot.”“Everything’s going south.” Merceron replied darkly. “The Third Young Master and his father left for a meeting in Vierra only a few
Chapter 236 Turbulent Situation
"I’ll handle Sila." Kane’s tone brooked no argument. "Your only job is to recruit forces aggressively. Target all the local kingpins in Pingdao District, South Curtain District, and Kaiyuan District who covet profits from this trade. We supply the goods and oversee transportation; they only need to distribute and convert the product for easy, low-risk gains.""This kind of cooperation deal will definitely draw in a flood of factions." Jolon nodded in agreement."Once interests are tied together, everyone will defend the operation on their own." Kane’s eyes sharpened, jaw tight. "Then we won’t need to lead the resistance. If the Third Young Master dares to touch this supply line, he’ll be cutting into everyone’s profits. Others will fight him to the death of their own accord.""Banding together purely through shared interests can ease our immediate crisis," Cruz reasoned clearly, then pointed out the hidden danger. "But this alliance is far too loose. Over time, loyalties will fray, an
