Divorced and Dominant Now You Cry novel Chapter 74

Chapter 74

“Will do! Don’t mind me, Mr. Gray. I just came to see if there’s anything I could help with. If you need anything at all, don’t hesitate to ask. All of my men, including me, are at your fullest disposal, Mr. Gray. We’ll carry out your orders, no questions asked!” Gene promised with a thump of his chest.

“Mr. Webster, i–is that Gene Larson, the guy we all call the thug in a suit?” one of Kurt’s men leaned in close and asked in a trembling voice.

Kurt was trembling pretty hard as well. Gene was a major figure in Javonbury’s criminal underworld, infamous for being absolutely ruthless. Few dared to cross him.

As far as Kurt could remember, Gene always carried himself in a brash, cocky manner, challenging anyone he wanted. He’d never seen Gene behave like a groveling lackey before.

His throat went dry. Most of the urge to call for the people he knew to come over vanished. Who would dare to cause à scene when Gene was around? They could very well lose their lives!

“Did he just address Ashton as ‘Mr. Gray‘? Just who is this Ashton anyway?” Kurt pondered. His scalp had grown numb, but he still tried to reassure himself. “Perhaps he just has a personal connection with Gene…”

Just then, Louie and a large group of men came in looking rather spirited.

“Congratulations, Mr. Gray! I’ve brought over half of my men from the Holt Crew. We fully intend to drink to our hearts‘ content here today!”

It was the Holt Crew!

That name alone made Kurt tremble even more. His mouth was now dry, and he even felt an overwhelming sense of terror when he spotted Louie.

Louie was the son of the current head of the Holt Crew and its future leader as well. He held real authority in the criminal underworld.

Kurt knew that Louie could kill him with a snap of his fingers if he wanted!

Meanwhile, Gene sat up straight as well, feeling a sense of urgency. “The Holt Crew wants to try and win Mr. Gray over too, huh?”

Moments later, Louie stopped before Ashton and said respectfully, “I won’t bother with the meaningless congratulatory words, Mr. Gray. From now on, all of my men here will take your orders, too. Say the word, and we’ll brave through hell and high water for you without ever backing down.

“Also, I heard that others have poached many of the hostesses from Evermore Club. It just so happened that I have a new batch of hostesses. Feel free to take them first, Mr. Gray, and let me know if you need any more.”

Following a clap of Louie’s hands, a group of young women all dolled up–came in. They were all stunners. Every kind of beauty imaginable could be found among them. The men were all drooling at the sight of them. After a brief silence, Ashton said, “I can’t accept a favor like that out of nowhere, Mr. Holt.”

“Call me Lou, Mr. Gray!” Louie quickly said. “And please don’t be so formal with me. We, the Holt Crew, will continue to cover the expenses for these hostesses.”

Worried that Ashton could reject the offer, Louie said in an earnest, pleading tone, “This is just a small token of our respect for you, Mr. Gray. It’s nothing but a drop in the ocean for us.

“If you don’t accept them, Mr. Gray, my father will break my legs when I get home! Please do me a favor and take them.”

Chapter 74

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Their exchange left everyone present stunned. Even Sylvia’s lips were slightly parted, her face frozen in disbelief.

The Holt Crew was one of the most powerful factions of Javonbury’s criminal underworld! Even though they weren’t at their peak anymore, they still couldn’t be underestimated. No other faction in Javonbury dared to provoke them.

“Mr. Webster, that’s the young Mr. Holt of the Holt Crew, right? Don’t they say he’s an arrogant, aggressive man who’s impossible to reason with? Why is he begging Ashton to accept a gift from him? Just what sort of terrifying background does Ashton have anyway?”

“How should I know that?” Kurt hissed.

“Are we still going to call anyone over? I’m getting a little scared…”