Chapter 2038

"Listen up, everyone. Once you leave this room, you'll be cutting ties with Southern Star for good. From now on, you'll no longer be allowed to profit under Southern Star, and the protection you've enjoyed will end the second you walk out." Bella narrowed her eyes, her graceful arms resting elegantly on the armrests.

With a slight push of her toe, her swivel chair turned to face them.

"The underworld is never just about fighting and killing; it's about relationships and connections. You don't actually believe that you've made it this far without trouble because of your reputation alone, do you?"

The crowd exchanged uneasy glances.

Some of the less influential members started to fidget uncomfortably after hearing her words.

"What do you mean, Ms. Thompson? Are you trying to threaten us?" Jordan narrowed his eyes.

"The only reason the Southern Star Syndicate has been able to thrive all these years is because my father has been secretly supporting the group behind the scenes. Yet, you've somehow convinced yourselves that the group's success is all your own doing. Isn't that just downright ridiculous?"

Everyone was speechless.

the Thompson family

I'm not making it up," Bella said with a sweet smile as she rested her delicate fist against her

chills down the spines of

I asked him to drop by your operations from time to time, audit your accounts, and maybe even search your premises under the pretext of cracking down on illegal substances. What do you think will happen to your business

perfectionist, you know. Once he's got someone in his sights, he's relentless

branch leaders who were

glared at Bella, his eyes practically

would be too humiliating! Others shamelessly returned to their seats, but he

I am not a pushover. I've been working with Chairman Jenkins for years, and I'd say that half of Southern Star's success is all thanks to me! Heck, who in the underworld doesn't respect me? Even Chairman Jenkins has to give me some credit. For years, we've paid more than enough tribute to the Jenkins family. You talk about spending $10 million a

not be angered when told their livelihood

"Everyone! Let's go!"

five still

in, his cold gaze scanning the

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