Female Novel
Chapter 5565
Gustavo and Charlie both desired to meet the warden discreetly, away from the prying eyes of theRothschild family. However, given the prison’s unique circumstances, Charlie faced a formidablechallenge in achieving this goal. Gustavo seemed to offer a potential opportunity. In Charlie’s view,establishing a connection with Gustavo was a more feasible endeavor than trying to approach thewarden directly. After all, they currently shared the same prison area.
So, he inquired of Lucas, who was standing before him, “Is there a good way to befriend Gustavo?”
Lucas seemed taken aback. He chuckled and responded, “Gustavo? Brother, before landing in prison,he wasn’t just a major drug lord in Mexico, he ranked among the world’s top 100 wealthiest individuals.He also led a private armed force in Mexico. Being in this prison is like a lion in a cage for ordinary folkslike us. How could he ever befriend someone like us…”
Charlie couldn’t help but smile at Lucas’s words. While Lucas saw no comparison between himself andGustavo, Charlie knew the reality was even more stark. Comparing wealth? Gustavo’s assets could havetwo more zeros, and they still wouldn’t match his own. As for comparing influence, his small drug-trafficking operation paled in comparison to the Dragon Temple. Furthermore, he had no intention offorming a genuine friendship with a drug dealer, he was merely using Gustavo.
Nevertheless, Lucas’s words prompted Charlie to think more carefully about approaching Gustavo.Despite his superiority in various aspects, Gustavo undoubtedly held himself in higher regard withinBrooklyn Prison. In fact, Gustavo likely looked down on everyone there.novelbin
It became clear that Charlie needed a strategic approach to connect with Gustavo. As he contemplatedhis plan over a meal, he noticed Joseph, the leader of the second prison area, and his groupcongregating in the corner of his eye. Initially seated at a distance from one another, they graduallygathered into a more cohesive group, forming a circle around Joseph and his trusted associates as ifconvening a meeting.
Charlie sensed something was amiss and decided to investigate with his reiki. To his surprise, heobserved one of Joseph’s subordinates retrieving dagger-shaped objects from his attire and discreetlypassing them to the individuals closest to him. The instructions were clear, when the situation escalated,their mission was to assassinate Gustavo directly by thrusting the knife into his heart. Josephemphasized the need to ensure Gustavo’s death beyond any hope of divine intervention. Once Gustavofell, a brighter future awaited them all.
Several of Joseph’s accomplices concealed the daggers within their sleeves, their excitement evident.One inquired, “What about Gustavo’s men? Should we eliminate them too?”
Joseph nodded, his tone cold, “Anyone who obstructs us must be eliminated. We’re all serving lifesentences without parole. Killing one or ten makes no difference.”
Jagoan was taken aback by this revelation. According to Lucas and Gustavo’s earlier analysis, Josephhad likely been instructed by the Rothschild family to cause trouble for Gustavo. However, Joseph’s plannow seemed to involve directly killing Gustavo. It was improbable for the Rothschild family to haveinvested so much effort in controlling Gustavo only to let him die so easily. This implied the presence ofanother formidable figure behind Joseph, someone whose strength couldn’t be underestimated.
Jagoan speculated that this individual might be affiliated with Gustavo’s Sanchez family. If he consideredit carefully, keeping Gustavo in American custody was a curse for the current Sanchez family rulers.Failing to cooperate in any way could lead the family members to believe that he was indifferent toGustavo’s fate, thereby removing the constraint of Gustavo’s life.
Allowing Gustavo to die during a prison riot would eliminate this constraint, depriving both the U.S.government and the Rothschild family of their leverage over him. Realizing this, Jagoan couldn’t help butsmile, recognizing that an opportunity had presented itself.
Turning to Lucas, Jagoan asked, “Have there been prison riots here?” Lucas responded casually, “Ofcourse, they happen frequently. The prison guards don’t pay much attention. It’s like they’re overseeing a
dog farm. They throw a bunch of dogs in a cage and let them fight it out. They watch from behind thebars, only intervening when they’ve had enough entertainment. Then they separate the fighting dogs,remove the bodies, and beat the living ones fifty times each.”
Lucas glanced at Jagoan curiously and inquired, “Why do you ask this suddenly?”
Jagoan shifted his gaze toward Joseph and noticed his men converging from various directions.Observing the situation around Gustavo, he whispered, “I have a feeling they’re up to something.”
Lucas shrugged nonchalantly, “It’s not unusual. They usually have a specific motive when causingtrouble. We can just watch from a distance.”
Jagoan smiled faintly, set down his spoon, and remarked, “Watching from afar is no fun. I prefer to joinin.”
With that, he stood up and made his way toward Gustavo. At the same time, Gustavo sensed thatsomething was amiss. Joseph’s men were approaching him from all directions, some advancing directlywhile others took winding paths, effectively encircling him. His expression turned serious as hecommented to his entourage, “It seems Joseph intends to make a move today.”
His dozen or so men grew anxious. In Gustavo’s analysis, Joseph aimed to weaken his influence inBrooklyn Prison, and he was Gustavo’s primary source of power there.
Instinctively, they believed Joseph’s men were coming for them and prepared for a potentialconfrontation. Gustavo’s Mexican criminal group was formidable in street fights, armed with guns andruthless tactics. But once stripped of their firearms, their brutality and combat skills paled in comparisonto the muscular American inmates. A cruel heart could not bolster their physical strength. When it cameto hand-to-hand combat, Joseph’s men, who spent their days pumping iron, could easily overpowerthem.
Moreover, Gustavo’s men lacked numerical superiority. In Brooklyn Prison, Joseph had hundreds of loyalfollowers and admirers, with at least thirty to forty muscular individuals mobilized at present. If a brawlbroke out, there was no telling how many bystanders might join in.
Gustavo found himself behind a wall of his men, scrutinizing the muscular men encircling him with a stoicexpression, oblivious to the imminent danger.
He attributed the situation to the Rothschild family’s desire to limit his enjoyment. If a few of hisassociates were killed today, he would simply maintain a lower profile in the future while continuing torevel in food, drink, and women. Gustavo resolved that the next time he negotiated with the Rothschildfamily, he would insist on one condition, Joseph’s death.
To the Rothschild family, Joseph was merely a watchdog they kept in Brooklyn Prison. If this watchdogperished, they could easily replace him.
Confident and complacent, Gustavo remained oblivious to the fact that he was the true target of tonight’shunt.