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Chapter 0450
The man in question, Vicenzo Batson, was the Little Knife Society’s rudder in those troubled waters.
His name was a byword for cunning, his connections a web that spanned from the city’s elite to its
humble street sweepers. Even the fishmongers served as his eyes and ears, his network was as deep
as it was wide.
Ever since the Xanthos family challenged the New Chesire Group, he had been eyeing that shortcut,
corralling a crew to hijack New Chesire’s cargo ships, all to get in with the influential Xanthos family.
“Mister Batson!”
On the freighter next to the wharf, a businessman was bound hand and foot, his neck rigid, his
expression defiant. “You planning to off us?!
“It’s easy to take us out, but you better think about what comes next! Our boss Miss Chesire’s husband
is Mister Kane, the kingpin of Ol‘ Mare without a crown! If you kill us, Mister Kane will come after you,
and your whole Little Knife crew will go down with us!”
Vicenzo, belly bulging, chomped on his cigar and blasted a plume of smoke right in the businessman’s
face.
He knew exactly who that suit was.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtA top dog at New Chesire Group, the guy in charge of logistics, Afred Sabine.
“Do you have a death wish threatening me like that, Mr. Sabine?” Vicenzo plucked the cigar from his
lips, standing tall on the dock’s edge.
He loomed over Afred, a wicked grin spreading across his face. “I gave New Chesire Group a three -
day ultimatum, and it’s been two with no peep from them. Their goods are still up north in the
market.
“You get what that means?”
The New Chesire Group had written them off long ago, never planning to leave the north,
completely indifferent to their fate.
“Is it really worth risking your necks for them?”
Afred stood there, his neck rigid, not uttering a word.
Behind him, the entire crew and staff from the three freighters stood in solidarity–the captain, the first
mate, the cook, the cleaners, and the ship’s doctor… Over 120 souls, all under the New
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Chesire banner.
Abandoned or not, they would not turn their backs on New Chesire and Mister Kane.
Loyalty–that was the virtue they held dear.
“You folks are stubborn, aren’t you? Won’t admit it until you’re in deep trouble!”
Vicenzo, with a cigar clamped back between his lips, gave the employees a chilling once–over before
gesturing dismissively. “Enough talk, boys, let’s get down to business!
“Break their hands and toss ‘em to the fish! And the cargo on these ships? It’s going straight to the
Xanthos family–a little welcome present from us!”
In a flurry of motion, more than 50 of Vicenzo’s goons, each gripping a shiny alloy dagger, sprang onto
the deck, ready to pounce on Afred and his crew.
Just then…
“Vicenzo, Mister Batson.”
A young man’s voice cut through the harsh sea breeze, crystal clear and unexpected. “I hear you’re
quite the social butterfly, Vicenzo. I’m curious—will your so–called friends be there to save you today?”
Vicenzo’s bulky frame shuddered, and he spun around on instinct.
Alexander!
The guy in front of them was rocking a laid–back suit with some snazzy sneakers. Trailing him
was a tough–looking dude with skin tanned to a deep brown. Word on the street was that he was
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmthe infamous King of Ol‘ Mare, Alexander.
The burly guy bringing up the rear had to be Ray.
Just the two of them…”
Vicenzo squinted, his eyes darting over Alexander and Ray before scanning the area to confirm
they were alone. He could not help but wonder.
Could Alexander and his buddy Ray really think they would pull off a rescue with just the two of
them? Were they that cocky, or did they have an ace up their sleeve?
“Guys, fall back!”
He held off on making a move, instead gesturing for his crew of over 50 to regroup at the dock. Then,
he turned back to Alexander with a wicked grin. “I’ve heard the tales of Ol‘ Mare Alexander’s
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prowess. However, those words you just dropped, I must’ve missed them!”
“Looking to take me down? Say it again, I dare you!”
Alexander just shook his head.
He had said his piece. Whether Vicenzo caught it was his own problem. They had found the ship and
the crew, so there was no point in more chit–chat. Anyone who messed with the New Chesire Group
was in for a world of hurt.
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