Masked In Nobility: Secrets Of Mrs. Chavez by Selina Gorges

Chapter 551

The man they called Dante was in his early thirties. His face was unremarkable, but hi were fierce. Compared to

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others, with their colorful hair and clothing, he clearly stood a c above the rest.

eyes

Dante took a drag from his cigarette and exhaled a thick smoke ring as he looked at the others around the table.

"This isn't the right time. The Goodman family won't let the southern region remain in chaos forever.

"Don't forget-even if they don't step in now, the Seventy-Two Chambers aren't people we can mess with. If we

becimpatient and try to snatch territories like the others, we might lose our current position. So, we're not

gonna do anything" Dante's lackeys had heard the swarning numerous times, and they were clearly running

out of patience. How much longer did they have to wait?

The other gangs were taking advantage of the Goodman family situation to expand their territories, but their

leader was too timid and hesitant to make a move.

Although frustrated, they held their tongues since they were all brought up by Dante. They still looked sullen,

and Dante could only reassure them.

It was all about who could be more patient. If they behaved and surrendered when the Goodman family dealt

with those gangs, perhaps that family would accept their small gang of a few dozen people into their fold. That

was their true path to success and Dante's ultimate goal, not the fleeting gains they see now,

Yvette and Jeremiah heard Dante and his lackeys conversation word for word, and exchanged knowing glances.

Yvette's gaze was cold. She crossed her leg, and the corners of her lips curled into a faint smile.

"Smart man," Jeremiah remarked.

Yvette nodded casually. "Mm-hmm, pretty insightful."

Knowing Braydon's nature, the day he cout would be the end for those small troublemaking gangs in the

southern region. If Dante stayed calm and kept his head down, he might achieve his wish.

Just then, the owner brought out the dishes and placed another side dish on Dante's table.

Dante politely thanked him. "Thank you, Mr. Cattaneo."

The owner, MaCattaneo, seemed familiar with Dante. "We should stay out of trouble if we can, Dante," he

said earnestly.

Dante nodded in agreement.

sorry for Dante Mapractically watched Dante grow up since Dante was young and scraping by collecting

trash. He felt and would leave leftovers for him every day. He was Dante's benefactor and an elder who truly

cared for him. Dante reassured, "Don't worry, Mr. Cattaneo, | can keep my cool. | definitely won't act impulsively

this time."

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Hearing that finally put Mario's at ease. "Well then, eat up. Callif it's not enough

No sooner had he said that than the door to the diner opened, and in marched a group of about a dozen men

with a different tattoo. These burly men with scowls on their faces were clearly there to cause trouble. Maand

Dante's expression changed when they saw those men and their young Epean leader.

This group was the terrifyingly aggressive Union Gang that had been running rampant and snatching territories

in the southern region recently.

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They went around collecting protection fees from businesses. Things would be fine if a business paid, but if it

didn't, these guys would send people to vandalize their place and drive customers away. They were completely

out of control. Recently, many small gangs in the region were taken over by Union Gang. They had even

announced their intention to rule the southern region. Since the Goodman family had not intervened yet, the

Union Gang members had beccompletely reckless The gang members swaggered in then grabbed a bunch

of empty stools and sat down like they owned the place. They had a vanety of weapons on them.

Other people in the diner were terrified and tried to leave, but the gang's lackeys blocked the exit and did not

allow any of them leave. Only the people at Dante's table stood ups.

Jeremiah and Yvette were seated at their table, leisurely eating their food like they were not affected by the

tense atmosphere at all.

Maknew he could not afford to offend these men, so he lowered his posture and tried to be friendly with the

young Epean. "Mr. Willis, are you here to eat? What would you like? I'll prepare it for you right away."

The Epean man, Hendrick Willis, pushed Maaway. If Dante hadn't been quick to catch him, that fifty-

something man would have been knocked to the ground.

Hendrick glared at them, his imposing height of nearly six-foot-three greatly intimidating those around him, "Are

you Dante? The one in charge of Pentagon Gang? | heard you're not satisfied with our Union Gang.

"You think your little gang of just a few dozen members can challenge us? I'll show you who really runs the

southern region Jenight"

Although Dante's Pentagon Gang was considered small in the southern region, they operated independently

without aligning with any gangs. This made them a thorn in the side of other gangs. Union Gang was clearly

aiming for them.

How could Dante not understand what Union Gang wanted? They deliberately chere to corner them, finding

a pretext to accuse them. But he had never said such things.

Dante had been in the southern region for years; so, although he knew he was at a disadvantage, he didn't show

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