Alberesque, the Turner Residences
Dip Turner, who was dressed in traditional clothing, sat on a chair in the living room.
The three masters out of the four most prominent families were seated on the chairs in the living room as well. They were Carl Russo, Terrence Ortiz, and Zucker Johnson.
A stretcher was placed in the middle of the living room, and a dying man lay on it. He was Dip Turner's stepson, Joseph Queen.
Dip Turner frowned and stared at the unconscious Joseph Queen that was lying on the stretcher before he asked his butler, who stood by his side, "What did the doctor say?"
Alfred stared intently at him and replied honestly, "Sir, the doctor said that even if he recovers, he'll be useless!"
Joseph Queen's broken arms and legs could be treated, but his genitals could never be fixed again. That was why Alfred said that Joseph would be impotent even if he recovered.
Dip's expression darkened as he waved his hands to gesture his men to take Joseph away.
He then stared at Carl Russo and the other two. Picking up his cup of tea, he gently swirled it before asking calmly, "Do you three have anything you want to say?"
Carl stood up, approached Dip, and knelt down in front of him. He started to beg for mercy, "My son and daughter were harmed by the evil thief Nathan Cross. Not only that, my two sworn brothers died under his hands as well."
"I implore you to take Nathan Cross out. I am willing to offer all of the Russo family's riches just so Nathan Cross' family can be exterminated."
Terrence and Zucker took a sharp breath.
It looks like after the Zabinski family, the Russo family is the next to be driven insane by Nathan Cross from Channing!
Terrence stood up and balled his fists. "Mr. Turner, this Nathan Cross guy really went overboard.”
"My son was at Channing yesterday, and he was harmed by Nathan Cross as well. If Mr. Turner wants to oppose Nathan along with the Russo family, the Ortiz family is willing to offer its cooperation."
Even though the Johnson Family did not cross paths with Nathan Cross, they were supported by Dip Turner as well, so Zucker Johnson felt that he should say something about the matter.
Besides that, Zucker knew that Mr. Turner was coveting the Cross Group's manufacturing rights for the liver cancer vaccine.
The manufacturing rights were easily a cash cow for them. If they managed to get their hands on it, they would be rich for the rest of their lives.
However, Zucker missed that opportunity, so he decided to stay by Mr. Turner's side to get a small taste of his wealth.
That was why he stood up too and proclaimed loudly, "Nathan Cross went too far. If you want to oppose him, the Johnson Family will be willing to charge in the frontlines. I can kill Nathan, take the manufacturing rights for the liver cancer vaccine from his hands and offer it to Mr. Turner.”
Dip seemed unbothered as he asked Carl, who was kneeling on the ground, to stand up.
He then smiled and said to Terrence and Zucker, "I promised Howard Ortiz from Channing to let Nathan Cross off the hook, but if he continues with his tomfoolery, I won't be able to forgive him anymore. Thanks for your offer of help. However, I already have someone in mind to handle Nathan Cross."
Carl, Terrence, and Zucker were all stunned, so they asked simultaneously, "Mr. Turner, who are you planning to send to take Nathan Cross out?"
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