ng wind to quickly fill the room. An unlucky patron, enraged, roared towards the outside, but upon seeing that the new arrival
turning protection fees into protection services. Everything
ratch his gambling itch. Upon entering, he fixed his gaze on the young woman behind the counter engrossed in her newspaper, smiling as he signaled his men to keep quiet. He too
prised, and smile, "Liam, you've ar
ature. Smoke swirled around the card tables, casting a faint peach-colored hue on Evelyn's face. Her long black hair partially cov
d his hand and, to avoid losing face in front of his me
n working here for months and still have
the private room, had Evelyn set up a table for him near the air conditioner. A television on the wall played a New Year's comedy show. This was the best sp
to the four men, smiling, "Working on New Year
benefits. As he spoke, his phone rang inconveniently. Norman answered it angrily, but upon hearing the voice, he jumped up, nearly knocking his chair over. Not knowin
cold, his breath forming into clouds. T
? Didn't they say it would be nex
ce of Tumessa. Standing in the icy wind for five minutes, he finally saw car lights in the distance and quickl
!" Not another word was spoken. Norman cursed inwardly but kept his face ple
ined low, with no interest from buyers. The streets became wider and houses sparser as they went further, with no streetlights and silence all around. Finally, they arrived. The cars stopped outside a wall. Norman jumped out and op
ded. He glanced at the cars while saying to Nathan, "I didn't know you were coming today. The
the other short and ordinary-looking. Norman wondered which one was the 'boss' until
s powerful frame, tightly pressed lips, and prominent nose were immediately noticeable. As he straightened up, he slightly adjusted his coat and his towering figure loomed, with a sharp gaze swee
satisfied as he found the bed linens and bedding neatly arranged in the wardrobe, free from any dust. Cutting off Norman's
the guys follow me here. If there's anything else yo
dling with the TV, and the short man emerged from the kitc
orman. "Do you hav