Harry could not help but wonder how Dullioud was involved in the matter.
The organization originated from the northern grasslands and was formed by a group of bandits.
The north was vast and sparsely populated, so the group would always be on the move, making it difficult for the officials of Eurasia to hunt them down.
Somehow, Dullioud managed to expand over time and turn into a force to be reckoned with. Even countries overseas were influenced by their actions.
In Eurasia, there was no doubt that they were the most powerful organization in the underworld.
Seeing how shocked Harry was, Three-handed chuckled bitterly. “I told you, didn't I, Mr. Hudson? You don't want to ask that question. You better stop now while you still have a chance. If Dullioud ever catches wind of what you're doing, you're going to wish you're dead. They have members all over Eurasia. As soon as they place a target on your back, I promise you that it won't be long before one of them sneak into your house in the middle of the night.”
Harry would have done what Three-handed suggested if he were on his own.
However, with the Great Marshal's support, he knew that he did not have to back down nor could he afford to do so.
After recollecting himself, Harry continued to question the thug. “They don't scare me. From what I know, they don't do business, so why would they take an interest in First Bloom Apparel? What's their goal?”
Immediately, Three-handed shook his head in response.
“Are you sure you don't want to tell me?” inquired Harry.
“I don't know. I really don't know!” explained Three-handed hurriedly. “But I think I know why. I'm not sure if you're interested in speculations, though.”
“Spill it.”
“Dullioud has always operated on the northern grasslands, but recently, there are signs of them targeting the inland. The first thing they did was attack Linton Group, so I suspect that they have a grand plan in mind, and attacking Linton Group was just a small part of it. One more thing. I also heard that Dullioud was plotting against the head of Linton Group.”
Immediately after listening to Three-handed, Harry trembled all over.
It was not because he heard that Dullioud had a grand plan for the inland but that they were plotting against the head of Linton Group. If anything happens to Mrs. Williams, the Great Marshal will never forgive me! This is way more than I can handle on my own. I have to report to the Great Marshal as soon as possible!
Having made up his mind about what to do next, Harry turned to the police officers he brought with him. “He comes with us.”
“Yes, Sir!”
The group then headed for Linton Group with Three-handed in tow.
Meanwhile, at Linton Group, Lacey had gathered all the senior executives for an emergency meeting.
They had to figure out how to resolve their predicament.
However, they knew it would not be easy to do so since the other party was determined to take them down.
Besides lowering the prices, Linton Group could not seem to think of another strategy.
However, that would only allow them a slight respite from their financial issues. Simply lowering the prices would not solve the root of their problems.
What bothered them the most was that the mastermind behind the attacks continued to elude them.
Lacey was tearing her hair out trying to find a solution when somebody knocked on the door to the meeting room.
“Come in,” instructed Lacey casually.
After the door was opened, Harry walked in. “Do you have a minute, Ms. Hinton? There's something very important that I have to tell you.”
“Okay.” Lacey immediately nodded in agreement before walking out of the room with Harry, for she assumed that the man had finally figured out who the mastermind was.
As soon as they stepped into her office, Lacey inquired, “So have you found out who was responsible for attacking Linton Group, Mr. Hudson?”
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