As his voice fell, his smile on his face turned eerie, and at the same time, the highball glass in his hand hit the floor. The glass shattered instantly, littering the ground with shards. The red wine in the cup flowed everywhere on the golden floor, swiftly seeping into the cracks of the tiles. Gold and red intertwined, rich and dazzling in color. Casting the glass was the signal.
Outside, the people on guard heard the crisp sound and suddenly appeared, each holding weapons. They were all dressed in black robes, their faces obscured by white masks, and they held state-of-the-art German guns.
The guns were aimed at Blaine. The situation took a drastic turn; the man who had just been boastful and vowing to take down Sam, was now trembling like a scared shrimp. Blaine was sweating profusely, never imagining that he would end up outnumbered despite bringing along so many companions.
Before he came, Blaine had investigated that Sam did not have much backup, even if the big brother intended to protect him… it was impossible to gather so many people in such a short time. There was only one possibility: these people were originally Sam’s.
How did they manage to evade the gang’s surveillance and lurk in the shadows? Was Sam really here just to find a place to survive?
A person like him would not settle for playing second fiddle! Blaine suddenly realized that he seemed to have known one of Sam’s secrets – he definitely didn’t come to join their boss!
“Sam, you’re quite talented, actually developing your own power under our noses,” Blaine said. Over the past three years, he must have planned today’s events meticulously. Now, at this crucial moment, Sam didn’t hesitate to reveal a more ruthless truth, “You’re right, all these people were arranged by me a long time ago, just waiting to capture you today.”
“By the way… I had good wine today and felt great. I don’t mind telling you another truth in passing,” Sam continued, “Three years ago, I intentionally investigated you and knew you would go to Hugow for a deal. I also informed the police to catch you, then drove the cruise ship to the shore to pick you up myself.”
He played the game of “saving grace” with great care, even taking care of Blaine for a whole night. It was this bond that brought him here, a step closer to his goal!
During that trade, Blaine was just a deputy, and after the incident, he lost over a dozen brothers, suffering heavy losses.
It was a miracle that he managed to save his own life. At that time, in his innocence, he truly believed that he had encountered a kind-hearted Sam. This seemingly gentle and polite youth saved him without asking for anything in return, even guiding him to evade punishment from his boss.
Blaine recognized Sam’s intelligence and sincerely invited him to join the Gang of Tigers as a strategist. Hearing that the Chulae people were proud and arrogant, he dared not underestimate Sam, treating him like a blood brother, living and eating together. His men also respectfully referred to Sam as “Mr. Sam,” showing that Blaine treated him well.
Unfortunately, Sam had the ambitions of an eagle, while Blaine, with a strong body but simple mind, could not control him. Soon, in a senior-level recalling meeting, his strategist won the boss’s favor with brilliant speeches and clear logic.
Though the boss ostensibly invited Sam to help out, in reality, Sam had made many preparations in advance for that meeting.
He understood the current situation of the Gang of Tigers, and even more so, what the boss behind the scenes needed most.
Because… they were of the same kind!
And so, with Sam seeking the limelight and the mysterious big brother’s approval, Blaine had no choice but to reluctantly let go.
He had consoled himself, knowing that although they would no longer work together, as members of the same gang, they would still be brothers working for the big boss.
Yet, as soon as Sam became the big boss’s assistant, he began to design activity after activity targeting many small leaders within the faction.
And more covertly, targeting Blaine.
At first, he was unaware of Sam’s backstabbing actions, until he accidentally overheard a conversation between the big boss and Sam one day.
In their conversation, Sam intentionally or unintentionally implied to the big boss that Blaine was too rough and reckless to handle important tasks.
Blaine believed himself to be faithfully loyal to the big boss, but to his surprise, the big boss was willing to heed the words of a newcomer and distance himself from Blaine, not believing in his loyalty.
The more this happened, the more Blaine wanted to prove himself and drive Sam out of the territory sooner.
That’s why he took the initiative in this mission to shoulder the responsibility. As long as he completed the deal, the big boss would definitely think better of him.
However, despite being extra cautious this time, things still went wrong at the critical moment.
In Blaine’s mind, the only person capable of taking goods under his nose with such skill and cunning was Sam, other than the big boss.
The big boss had been friends with him for many years, and growing up together, it was absolutely impossible for the big boss to frame him. So… it could only be Sam!
And now, it seemed to be true!
“Sam, you are really despicable and cunning!”
Unconcerned with his irrelevant insults, Sam behaved as if nothing mattered, and even smiled unusually gently.
“If you hadn’t wanted kickbacks and deliberately chose a more circuitous route, how could I have caught you off guard? Blame your own greed for it.”
After speaking, Sam turned his gaze towards the underlings that Blaine had brought, his lips subtly parting as he said:
“To the rest of you, Blaine has embezzled funds, falsified accounts, and acted hypocritically. I have already reported this to the boss. This capture operation was arranged at the boss’s behest.”
“To spare those of you who are innocent, I offer you a chance to switch sides. As long as you are willing to leave Blaine and follow me… I promise not to make things difficult for you.”
“Of course, if any of you are willing to earn redemption by killing Blaine, I can also recommend you to the boss as his replacement!”
Upon hearing this, everyone fell into deep contemplation.
Blaine was furious, glaring at Sam and spitting, “Damn you, you are too despicable to tempt my buddies.”
“Sam, let me tell you, they are not like you. These are the ones who have been through thick and thin with me, they won’t fall for your nonsense.”
“Is that so?”
Sam sneered, then snapped his fingers.
Soon, a figure in a black robe entered, carrying a briefcase, and respectfully placed it on the table.
He opened it.
It was filled with stacks of cash, all in US dollars.
Leisurely, Sam extended his hand to turn the box in a direction, “Here is one million US dollars. If you are willing to join me, this money will be your resettlement fee.”
The economy here was much more backward than Chulae, where even five thousand could make one a local tycoon, not to mention one million in US dollars!
Many of them had never seen so much money in their lives!