Too Late to Hold Me Back novel Chapter 1004

Hearing Hank's words, Mira wanted to point out that just because he couldn't do it didn't mean others couldn't; Master Ellis had already planted a mole.

But that was a tightly guarded secret, and it was best to keep it under wraps for now.

"You misunderstand. I'm talking about finding their rivals—their peers, the bosses of the other scam compounds.

Those rivals definitely know them better than we do and will know exactly how to hit them where it hurts.

If we can secure their help, the results could be beyond our wildest expectations,"

Mira explained.

Hank considered it. "That's a valid tactic, but if we align with other compounds, will Dominic allow it?

The Federal Commission wants to wipe out all the syndicates."

"If you ask me, we're better off acting alone. Teaming up with Dominic just brings too much red tape.

We'd have to tiptoe around this and worry about that.

The Tri-Border Badlands has always been a breeding ground for these syndicates. Who cares what methods we use? Just get it done.

Why overcomplicate things?"

Master Ellis complained.

"Master Ellis, the government's actions don't conflict with our goals. We need their backing to maximize our firepower.

If we go rogue, we'll get swallowed whole,"

Mira explained patiently.

"Miss Mercer's suggestion is a solid plan. I actually have friends in that arena," Hank admitted.

"But the problem is, they're in the same dirty business. If we use them to swallow Mishka's black-market empire, won't we just have to destroy them in the end too?"

The seven of them kept their voices low as they walked and strategized.

"Is he the one who saved you last time? Is that why you don't want to ruin his business?"

Owen asked.

The last time Hank came to deal with Mishka, he had nearly walked into a lethal trap and was only bailed out by his friend.

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