These people were assembled by Nathan in less than three hours from different cities in the South.
The reason they were summoned by Nathan was simple - to witness an execution, to see Joey Lund get shot with their own eyes.
Joey felt like he was struck by lightning. Every ounce of strength in his body faded away as he slumped to the ground.
He was shuddering, with his back drenched in sweat and despair in his eyes.
All the people he was bragging about a few hours ago were nothing in the face of Nathan Cross.
Not only could they not save him, but they also had to rush over from different places in the dead of the night just to watch him get executed.
Joey felt the world crash onto him. With desperation and fear, he stared at Nathan, then asked hoarsely, "Who... are you?"
Nathan looked over at Joey's ashen gray face and smiled silently.
It was then Colin spoke up, "General, the time has come. Do we begin the execution?"
"Send him off," Nathan replied.
Joey's pupils dilated as he finally realized Nathan's identity - he was the General.
Gunshots went off.
Joey Lund, dead.
When Nathan Cross and Chris Perry reached the Channing Hospital, it was already past 12 midnight.
Samuel Smith was still in the surgery room. His right leg was broken by Black Dragon's kick and had to be surgically reattached.
Penny, Sean, and the rest of the Smiths were waiting anxiously in the corridor outside the operating room.
When they saw Chris and Nathan, they greeted them with joy before asking them about the events that had occurred.
Chris, who was standing next to Nathan, seemed to be constrained.
Nathan maintained his composure and spoke with a smile, "Joey Lund has done many evil deeds. The military has already executed him."
The entire Smith Family was in shock when they heard what Nathan had said.
When Joey Lund was caught, he was talking about how great the Lund Family was. Even the top leaders of the South were acquainted with the Lund Family.
Everyone assumed Joey Lund was going to be released fairly soon. When that happens, the Smith Family would be the one in trouble.
How was it that, only after a few hours, Joey Lund was executed?
"You cannot live by committing crimes. There was already a substantial amount of cases against the Lund Family. Joey Lund made himself the center of attention this time, so it's no surprise that he was punished," Nathan stated.
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