Female Novel
Chapter 5553
Charlie’s voice, firm as ice, carried a bone-chilling weight that sent shivers down everyone’s spine. Iteven sent Todd into a state of paralyzing fear.
Of course, Todd had no desire to meet an untimely end, and he certainly didn’t want his family to sufferthe same fate as the families of those he had mercilessly taken from. He found himself in a moment ofdeep regret, pleading with Charlie for a sense of justice, a decision that would haunt him for the rest ofhis days.
Tears flowed down his cheeks as he sank to his knees, repeatedly bowing and kowtowing, handsclasped in desperate prayer for Charlie’s mercy. But Charlie offered no respite.
Observing Todd’s silence, Charlie coldly declared, “Since you can’t make the choice, then I will make itfor you.”
He turned to Wesley, who stood nearby and ordered, “Begin with the first task I mentioned earlier, athorough investigation. Remember to document every step, capturing it on video. Let him witnessfirsthand the consequences of treating others in the manner he has. This man has taken countless lives,and unless he’s prepared to make amends, we’ll see him off once we’ve dealt with his family.”
Wesley nodded immediately. “You can count on us, Mr. Wade. We’ll handle it.”
Todd, upon hearing this, realized that even if his family faced the same fate, he had no way to escapedeath himself. Despair washed over him entirely.
While terrified and dreading his impending demise, he grit his teeth and muttered, “I… I choose thesecond option.”
In his mind, it was better for one life to be sacrificed than the collective annihilation of his entire family.Todd understood the distinction between one and many.novelbin
Charlie had never intended to end Todd’s life, for he wasn’t Zayne or Xion, blindly loyal to the Banksfamily. Todd’s choice of the second option changed Charlie’s perspective. He decided to aid him and, inthe process, offer a stark lesson on the price of betrayal and defiance.
Pointing at the ceiling fan above, Jagoan said to Todd, “I’ll have someone prepare a rope for you. Youcan take care of the rest.”
With a nod, he signaled to Jordan, who promptly descended the stairs to the kitchen in search of a sturdynylon rope.
The room was gripped by a chilling silence. No one anticipated that Jagoan would have Todd take hisown life right there and then, turning the event into a gruesome spectacle.
Indeed, Jagoan saw it this way. If Todd was resolved to meet his fate, why not have these ruthless NewYork gang members witness it with their own eyes? It was essential to leave an indelible scar on theirhearts.
Within moments, Jordan returned with a robust nylon rope and fashioned a noose beneath the ceilingfan. Placing a chair beneath it, he presented the scene to Todd, saying, “Everything is ready. It’s time foryour journey.”
At this point, Todd was entirely limp, lacking the strength to stand. Jagoan ordered several gangmembers nearby, “You, help him onto the chair.”
Obediently, the chosen men lifted Todd onto the chair, positioning the noose right before his face.
One of them took the initiative to slip the noose around Todd’s neck. He instinctively recoiled, but thealternative Jagoan had offered made him abandon any resistance.
The noose was secured around his neck. Jagoan gazed at him and asked, “Will you kick the chairyourself, or someone lend a hand?”
Todd, knowing he faced an inevitable end, wept and beseeched, “Mr. Jagoan, please, help me…”
Jagoan shook his head, his sarcasm undisguised, and remarked with disdain, “A man like you isunworthy of me ending you with my own hands.”
Turning his attention to the man who had just spoken to Todd, Jagoan asked calmly, “You must be thesecond-in-command of this outlaw gang, am I right?”
The man swiftly nodded, responding with utmost respect and attentiveness, “Greetings, Mr. Jagoan. Myname is Angele Blunt, and I serve as the gang’s second-in-command. Mr. Jagoan, please understandthat Todd and I are not the same. He has no sense of morality or restraint. I’ve subtly tried to counsel himnumerous times, but he’s grown increasingly ruthless. I’ve worked under his leadership, but there’s beenno changing him…”
Todd hadn’t expected his second-in-command to betray him at this crucial moment, and he angrilyscolded, “Angele, you ungrateful traitor! Don’t forget, I’ve elevated you to your current position step bystep!”
Angele nodded and declared, “Yes, you promoted me, but that doesn’t change the fact that you’verecklessly taken innocent lives and violated the gang’s code. The entire gang has had enough of youractions, but you never understood. You should have anticipated that one day, those you’ve wrongedwould seek vengeance, even within their own families.”
Jagoan turned to Angele and calmly stated, “From now on, you’re in charge of the outlaws. It’s yourresponsibility to send Todd on his way.”
Angele Blunt hesitated for a moment, then respectfully replied, “As you command, Mr. Jagoan.”
Looking at Todd, trembling atop the chair, Angele addressed him calmly, “Todd, may you find peace onyour journey. I hope that, after you pass, God may grant you forgiveness.”
With that, Angele raised his right leg and kicked the chair from under Todd’s feet.
The chair plummeted, and Todd’s body followed suit, hanging helplessly from the rope. The suddenacceleration of gravity tightened the noose around his neck. Desperately, he grasped at the collar,attempting to free himself, but his struggles only served to tighten the grip.
Suffocation took hold, and Todd’s awareness waned. He could feel his airway constricting, leaving himunable to breathe. His body grew hotter and more numb with each passing moment.
Spectators watched in horror as Todd hung right before their eyes. Although they had all witnessedviolence before, this method of execution felt archaic and horrifying.
For several minutes, Todd struggled violently, but his movements gradually weakened. Five minuteslater, all that remained was sporadic muscle twitches, as consciousness slipped away and vital signsceased.
After a few seconds, even the involuntary twitches ceased. Todd’s lifeless body swayed in the air, a grimspectacle etched into everyone’s memory.
Jagoan turned to Angele at that moment. “Remove the body and deal with it.”
Angele assured him, “Rest assured, Mr. Jagoan. My team will handle it properly.”
Jagoan nodded and surveyed the room once more. “It’s time. you’re heading to Syria. Prepare forimmediate departure. Those of you continuing in the gang can return to managing the finances. Profitswill be handed in weekly and work reports provided every two weeks. Remember my expectations.Violators will face death, as will those who conceal earnings or enrich themselves and those who colludewith the enemy in secret.”