Chapter 53 Recruiting New Subordinates
The two fience thugs were stunned.
Did you hear that?
Such words coming from a pretty young girl’s mouth?
Who’s the real gangster here?
The two men were utterly confused.
The small leader swallowed hard and said, “We’re just online guys. We used to collect debts, but later we thought those people were really poor. Doing this would send us to hell, so we stopped!”
Inne raised an eyebrow. “Attacking a young girl and shouting threats in the middle of the night doesn’t scare you about going to hell?”
Stefan laughed again
Irene looked over, and Stefan pot away his smile, making a “please” ges
His demeanor was serious as if he had never laughed.
Le glared at him.
But to Stefim, it had no intimidating effect at all
pesture.
Irene’s eyes slanted upward, forming a beautiful curve that added a touch of seal charm.
Stefan’s gaze darkened.
Unconsciously, he swallowed, his Emma’s apple bobbing up and down
Irene continued her interrogation. “What’s your name?”
The small leader hesitated for a moment and gave a name that sounded take. “I’m park”
Irene didn’t really care what his name was “Well, Mr. Jack, I got scared by you guys. It seems I’ve developed a bit of a mental issue and might become depressed. You should compensate me.
Jack’s eyes widened.
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He had been in city & for many years and had never encountered such an outrageous demand
How could the claim serious psychological harm?
And what about??
Seeing him not respond, Irene said, “Unwilling? Then I’ll have to call the police.
Jack quickly stopped her “No! We’ll pay! We’ll pay! They had just managed to get out of prison and couldn’t afford to be sent back!
Prison was nowhere near as good as being outside!
“I’m not interested in your money,” Irene said calmly. “Don’t take the kinds of jobs anymore. Make it up by doing a good dred.” Jack and the thug exchanged glances.
Where did this sacks come from? Haha, so naive!
jack eagerly agreed. “Alright! Thank you, miss!”
Although he tried to hide his expression, trene could still see through it.
She coldly shattered Jack’s illusion. “Give me the account you use for taking jobs, tren needed to know who was behind this. Without solving this, she couldn’t ensure Madame Kash’s safety.
Jack gritted his teeth, reluctant to give it up. “It’s not that I don’t want to give it to you, but this account can’t just be given out Irene replied, “I wouldn’t know about that. I’m not in the underworld. Hand it over now.”
Jack was shocked by Frene’s shamelessness.
She had just acted all tough, now she claimed to know nothing?
Who was the trying to fool?
“Don’t want to give it? trene asked calmly.
Initially, she was negotiating with them for business purposes.
But realizing they had criminal records and past munters, she decided she didn’t need to pay for anything. Jackshivered
Irene’s previous amiable attitude had made him forget how terrifying she could be.
Just then, a voice came from the comer, “know!”
Irene and Jack looked over.
A thin figure emerged from the comer, seemingly just an adult, so skinny he was all bones,
–
Jack cursed angrily, “You son of a bitch! I should have killed you!”
Irene kicked Jack, rendering him speechless.
The boy emerging from the comer had a look of vengeance
e in his eyes. He
He clenched his fists, “I’m Leonardo! I know their account and password!”
Irene didn’t look at him but at the boy hiding behind Leonardo,
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This boy was even shorter and smaller than Leonardo, clearly malnourished, with bruises on his exposed skin.
Irene made a mental note and asked, “What is it?
Leonardo lifted his face, his legs trembling with hunger but still standing tall, “You have to take us away! So that these people never find us again! And we need meal and some money!”
Irene’s lips curted into a smile. “Alright.”
Seeing the two kids still wary, Irene said, “I’ll fulfill my promise first. Don’t think about inning. You should know you can’t escap
Leonardo nodded, feeling somewhat reassured despite the threat.
If Irene had been overly land without reason, Leonardo might have run away,
That’s the insecurity of a child who had struggled to survive on his own.
Irene took out her phone, initially intending to call Frank and tease the serious FBI agent, while also flaunting her good deeds.
But under Stefan’s focused gaze, her fingers moved away from Frank’s number and dialed the local police.
When the police arrived and took the men into custody, Irene tumed to Stefan. “Are you heading back or coming with me?” Stefan smiled. “My work’s done. I’ll come with you.”
Trene looked at the two wary kids and said, “Let’s get you something to
She led the way.
Soon, Irene brought them to a KFC, the only place still open at this hour
The two boys devoured their chicken wings and burgers.
Irene sipped an iced cola, patiently waiting for them to finish.
Leonardo wiped his mouth and said, “I memorized the number and account.”
He pulled out a napkin and dipped it in ketchup, about to write.
Stefan handed him a pen
Leonardo flinched but, realizing it was just a pen, mumbled something and took it.
Irene tucked the napkin into her bag and handed some money to Leonardo.
Leonardo gradually let his guard down
Irene asked, “You don’t seem like one of them.
How did you end up with those guys?”
Leonardo’s face showed anger and deep–seated hatred. “They tricked me! Said there was a high–paying job. When I got there, I found out they just wanted free
labor!”
“What do you do for them?
“Stealing, luring people out, cleaning, robbing. Leonardo’s face was expressionless, but his trembling voice betrayed him.
It wasn’t tear or sadness for a tragic past.
It was anger, filled with hatred!
He was merely suppressing his emotions
Irene glanced at lum and then at the child hiding behind Leonardo.
The boy had black hair, unlilo Leonardo’s brown hair, and they didn’t resemble each other.
Noticing Irene’s gaze, Leonardo shielded the boy.
