Chapter 271
It was Claude’s first time dealing with Zachariah, and he was caught a little off guard when Zachariah saw through his intentions. There was clearly more than meets the eye to Zachariah’s rise to power.
Claude smiled. “Haha, you’re right! We’re afraid, but I believe that you’re just as afraid as we are. I’ll just get to the point then. I hope that Brookbourn Mansion will lend us a helping hand if Draco Hall somehow decides to attack us, and we’ll help as well if they target Brookbourn Mansion. How does that sound?”
Zachariah pondered over that proposal and said, “I trust that they won’t act recklessly. After all, I know that Draco Hall only took over the Cedar Gang because they had no choice. Furthermore, we from Brookbourn Mansion would rather not make any deals with underground forces.”
“Haha, are you sure about that? If my Emerald Cloud Gang disappears suddenly one day, Brookbourn Mansion will become the next target. Though councils similar to Brookbourn Mansion in other cities. might be the sole strongest force there, yours isn’t the sole force here in Brookbourn. The gap between Draco Hall and Brookbourn Mansion isn’t that big, after all!”
Claude laughed, stood up, then took out a business card and placed it on the table. “Here’s my business card. My phone number is on there, so feel free to call me if the need arises. We can put everything else aside for now if you like, and you can treat this as making a new friend!” Claude ended his sentence and turned around to leave with his men..
After walking out, one of the old men who was behind Claude asked, “What’s the deal with Zachariah
Isn’t he afraid of Draco Hall’s rise? He doesn’t seem interested to make a deal with us!”
Claude smiled. “Oh, he’s afraid all right. He just doesn’t want to show it. He didn’t refuse my business card or instruct me to take it back when I placed it on the table, which means we might still have the opportunity to work together with him. Maybe he’ll even consider making a preemptive strike toward
Draco Hall!”
The old man listened to Claude’s views and thought for a moment before nodding. “You’re right. My guess is that he wants to observe Draco Hall’s movements first. If Draco Hall gets ambitious and decides to target them, they might be the ones who will take the initiative to go against us. However, if Draco Hall doesn’t try to rock the boat, then there might not be any movement at Brookbourn Mansion either!”
Claude sighed heavily. “I hope Draco Hall doesn’t come after us. I’ve already given out the order to everyone within the gang to avoid offending Draco Hall so they won’t have any reason to come for us!*
“Yes. And the lower-level guys have been behaving themselves quite well recently!”
The old man nodded, looked at Hugo to one side, and could not help but say, “I heard that your sworn brother, Hugh, was beaten up and had his manhood destroyed. How is he now? Did you help him take revenge?”
Hugo smiled bitterly and said, “Not yet. That kid is very strong, and I’m no match for him on my own. I’m planning to bring a few more people with me, so I can teach him a good lesson!”
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