A few days later, Daniel's subordinate handed him an invitation and Fat Lawler's information.
"This Fat Lawler has been running Cumulus City's underworld. His influence in Centrolis is minor, but he has been infiltrating Centrolis in recent years."
Daniel casually flipped through the file, "So, did he succeed?"
"Not really." His subordinate smiled. "You know that Centrolis is your brother-in-law's territory. Even though Nic is no longer in the underworld, his sway is much greater than Fat Lawler's. But there's one thing..."
"What is it?"
"Fat Lawler is smart to be cozying up to the kingpins in Centrolis. As Nic is no longer a part of the underworld, they no longer belong to the same world, and he has to abide by their rules. Although he's influential, he can't meddle in the underworld.
"Also, Fat Lawler's business primarily revolves around casinos and providing loans. Whether in Cumulus City or Centrolis, he has a piece of the pie in both casinos and providing loans businesses.
"Meanwhile, Wesley went to Fat Lawler's casino and borrowed 4,000,000 dollars from him. Those kingpins can't intervene even if they want to. It's Fat Lawler's territory, and they can't bend the rules."
"Hmm..." Daniel frowned and glanced at the invitation.
"He's opening an underground casino this weekend," his subordinate said. "He's aware of your connection to Nic, so... he's requested to meet you there."
Daniel nodded and replied, "Sure."
Daniel lit a cigarette after his subordinate departed, and the nicotine smell hung in the air. He used to smoke and drink, but he had quit all of it when he and Maisie ended their relationship.
He was willing to change for her, just as he was willing to stand up for her now.
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