Life After Prison by Silencieux novel Chapter 342

Chapter 342 

Zachariah looked at those people with a frown. “They didn’t ask for a few days to think about it and just agreed with my proposal. Even though ten percent is not a lot, it’s not too little either. And this is not just a one-off transaction. They had to contribute annually!” 

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back One of the old men said, “Yes. I also think it went too smoothly. Don’t they need to and discuss it or bargain with us before they agreed? I found it hard to believe they just agreed with us without any negotiation.” 

The other man smiled. “Mister Zachariah, I think you are overthinking this. The Ballards are a lot stronger than them and we didn’t ask for many requests. It’s normal that they agreed because of our authority. In other words, they knew we are too strong for them and they had no choice but to agree.” 

Zachariah thought for a while and said, “Yeah. It doesn’t matter if they have another agenda, we’re going to be stronger after they agreed with the contribution. It’s a good thing for us.” Elsewhere, Claude and the other members of the Emerald Cloud Gang left Brookbourn Mansion. 

Hugo said immediately, “Are the Ballards being too over? The underground forces were never required to contribute part of our profit to them before. What’s the difference from stealing from us in broad daylight?” 

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He paused. “I get it that we are less than the Ballards and we have no choice but to agree their terms. But why did Larry agree immediately too? Obviously, they are a lot stronger than the Ballards. Technically speaking, they shouldn’t be afraid of Brookbourn Mansion. Especially when Severin is their member now. Why is Draco Hall appeared to be so intimidated by Brookbourn Mansion?” 

Claude thought about it and shook her head. “I have no idea what Larry is thinking of. Maybe he never had the intention to replace Brookbourn Mansion. This is probably a gesture. Besides, 10 percent is completely acceptable. Some of the underground forces in the other cities were required to contribute thirty percent. The highest I heard is forty percent!” 

Hugh thought deeply before saying, “Gang Leader, does that mean we’re unable to avenge anymore?” 

Claude looked at him and felt unhappy. “We have no idea how strong Severin is. I have a feeling he is stronger than we can imagine. High possibility that I’m not his opponent too. So you can strike it off your mind. You should be lucky you’re still living now!” 

Hugh grasped deeply and wondered if Severin was really that terrifying that even his Gang Leader found him frightening. 

“Sigh. It’s good enough we could survive peacefully when circumstances are so harsh and against us!” 

In the end, that was all Claude could say while he felt very helpless. 

On the other side, Larry was standing by the roadside as he talked to Severin. “Actually I was going to agree to pay the contribution. All these while, nothing major had happened between us and Brookbourn Mansion. I think Zachariah is doing this just to make sure we have no intention to replace him.” 

Severin nodded. “Yes. I agree. Especially when Draco Hall has suddenly expanded and growi so much stronger. It’s normal for Zachariah to feel threatened. He’s not a bad guy either and there’s no feud between him and Draco Hall. Paying a contribution is acceptable since he’s only asking for ten percent. If he is a ruthless guy or requests for more than thirty percent, he probably won’t get anything.” 

Suddenly, Severin’s phone rang. He took it out and was stunned. It was a call from his mother.