Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1841

"Don't worry, aren't you guys here with me?" Odie said with a carefree shrug. "If I do get the boot, I'll just use my savings to open a little shop. With you all backing me, nothing bad's gonna happen."

Griffin gave Odie a playful smack on the head. "You're dreaming. Do you have any idea what happens to folks who try to leave the White family or get kicked out?"

The three of them went quiet for a moment.

Griffin continued, "Think about the guys we used to run jobs with. Look where they are now. As long as we're useful, Mr. Elwood won't let us go. If you want to end up with broken limbs, go ahead and leave. When you're out on the street begging, I'll toss you some coins."

Odie fell silent. He knew he was just talking big. Once you step into this mess, it's tough to get out. They might be stuck with the White family for life. Forever a bodyguard, always ready to take a hit.

"Colby, what's your take?" Odie asked, turning to Colby.

of them had been together since they first met seven years ago. Seven years had built a silent understanding among them. Colby had always been their leader. In times of danger, they

leaving," Colby

frowned. "You never thought about

Colby could have done well anywhere, even without joining the

here. If you want

tossed Odie a cigarette. In the biting

Odie's injured

it's those guys not fighting fair!" Odie shrugged off his minor wounds,

pack it in and head out," Colby said, flicking his cigarette away decisively. The other two got to

a rundown neighborhood and onto a bustling street. Eventually, they made it back to the grand White family mansion. The guard at the gate opened a