Female Novel
Chapter 5535
Charlie’s words sent shivers down the spines of the five, Will Johnson included.
Who could have fathomed enduring Charlie’s torment up until now? They’d hoped he’d release them, butinstead, he’d tracked down the Chinese gang’s boss, issuing a deadly command.
Terror gripped them. Will, bloodied, managed, “Mr. Wade… we did as you asked. Spare us…”
Charlie smirked, “Begging won’t cleanse your hands of bloodshed. Did those you killed beg?”
Ignoring Will, Charlie thrust the gun into Casey’s trembling hand, coldly saying, “What are you waitingfor?”
Staring at the pistol, Casey’s inner struggle was palpable.
Casey bore a profound grudge against the Burning Angels, yet the prospect of taking a life weighedheavily. He’d fought many times, but never killed.
Charlie’s intention was crystal clear, five bullets, five enemies.
Casey fretted. Would vengeance bring a life on the run, chased by police and the Burning Angels? TheBloom Gang stood no chance, especially against the Italian power behind the Angels.
Yet, Jagoan’s words resonated deeply. Chinatown was crumbling under their leadership, devoured by theenemy. Fleeing meant annihilation for the Chinese Gang and Chinatown.
The dead, even the vendors, would bear the cost.
Casey grappled with a conflict he’d never known.
Jagoan’s disappointment was evident. “Fearful, hesitant, indecisive. The Chinese Gang and Chinatowndeserve a better leader.”
Casey, humiliated, couldn’t commit.
In his quandary, Jordan approached Jagoan, resolute. “Mr. Jagoan, give me the gun. I’ll do it.”
Hogan’s brow furrowed, worried for Jordan’s future. “Jordan, this act may exile you from the U.S.”
Undeterred, Jordan clenched his fists, “Uncle Hogan, enduring their tyranny is worse! They deserve thisfate! As an illegal immigrant, I’d rather leave this country after exacting vengeance for our Chinatownbrethren.”
His resolve solidified, “Before I go, I’ll fight with all I have. Avenge our fallen comrades.”
Hogan held his words, eyes on Jagoan, awaiting guidance.
Jagoan regarded Jordan gravely. “Jordan, you have two paths. Firstly, I’ll arrange your swift exit from theU.S., as you suggested, never to return.”novelbin
A beat, then Jagoan’s tone grew resolute, “Secondly, stay and form a new Chinese gang. Any insultmerits punishment. Kill them. Protect your kin and compatriots.”
Jordan stood stunned, then, with determination, nodded. “Mr. Jagoan, I choose the second.”
Jagoan cautioned, “No turning back. Are you certain?”
Jordan affirmed, “Mr. Jagoan, I’m sure.”
He turned to Casey, resolute. “Casey Vigo means well, but he’s unfit to lead. I’ve seen our gang falterand our people suffer. I won’t stand for it. Leading, I’ll make us formidable, a force none dare challenge inNew York, or the U.S.”
Hogan voiced his support for Jordan.
Jagoan saw the resolve in Jordan’s heart.
Turning to Casey, he asked, “And you, Mr. Vigo?”
Casey hesitated, coughed, “The gang’s dwindling. Jordan alone may struggle to lead…”
Jagoan cut through, “Self-doubt and slander only diminish you. Think, what if Jordan succeeds? Youcould thrive in Chinatown. Be a backbone of the gang. Consider which matters more.”
Casey felt a deep sense of shame.