Antonio’s lips twitched involuntarily at Charlie’s audacious proposition. He clenched his jaw, masking his disbelief with a smile. “Alright, you’ve certainly got some nerve trying to shake down the Mafia!”

Intrigued, Charlie quizzed, “Are you really with the Mafia?”

Antonio sneered, “What? You just witnessed it.”

With a flourish, he returned the thousand dollars to his wallet, casting a haughty glance at Charlie. “Now that you know who I am, you can leave.”

Disdain dripped from Charlie’s voice. “I haven’t even taken your money yet and you’re already showing me the door? Are you for real?”

Antonio ground his teeth. “Young man, if you squander this chance I’m giving you, don’t blame me!”

Turning to his henchmen, he commanded, “Put him in his place and then drive him out of here, far away. Hurry, our esteemed guest will arrive soon.”

Several of his men swiftly geared up and approached Charlie.

Just then, sirens wailed and a fleet of police cars raced to the scene.

Once parked, over a dozen officers emerged from the vehicles. One of them approached Antonio, inquiring, “Antonio, we received a call about Mafia-related activity, crashes and fatalities. Can you fill us in on what happened?”

Antonio gave a slight smile, taken aback, then instinctively glanced at Charlie.

Seizing the opportunity, Charlie wore a wicked grin as he addressed the police, “Officer, one of their men ran me down. And not only did he evade responsibility, he even brandished a firearm at me.”

He gestured towards the Mafia member who had just threatened him. “It’s him! He’s got a gun!”

Several officers immediately aimed their weapons at the man, one of them bellowing, “Hands on your head, lie down on the ground, now!”

shot on the spot. However, the way American police enforced cooperation was a blow to one’s dignity. They insisted on hands on heads, arms spread, legs apart, lying flat on the ground, spelling

the average person, it was no big deal, but for gang members concerned with pride, it was akin to kneeling in the street. Hence, many prideful

even daring to put

allow room for remorse. Regardless of how many officers were on their side, they would empty their magazines in record time, then return to file reports claiming they suspected he was reaching

traffic incident.

officer, not wanting to escalate matters further with Antonio, turned to Jagoan and asked, “Sir, is this how it

hit me. And not only

“I don’t mind. I’ll stay here and watch how he deals with me. And just so you know, they’re all armed. If

the video site!

coughed awkwardly and told Antonio, “You’ve seen what’s transpired. Firstly, resolve this issue. Secondly,

hadn’t fathomed being manipulated and extorted on his own doorstep. And the worst part?

trusted aide approached and murmured, “Boss, the distinguished guest is almost

felt a surge of anxiety. He couldn’t bear the thought of squabbling at the door with guests on the way. But more pressing was his daughter’s accident and his

pistol from his waist and dropping

Jagoan, he said, “You want one hundred thousand dollars, correct? Wait here. I’ll get it

turned their gaze to Jagoan. “You asked for

have a high wage for lost work hours, so

officer swallowed hard. “You don’t know who he is,

“Do

regarded Jagoan sympathetically. “Listen, this man’s name is Antonio Zano. While we’re here, he won’t harm you, but once we’re gone, you’ll have to think about it.

of my daily earnings. Asking him for a hundred grand is a courtesy, really. Even with a discount, what’s he got

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