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It was a month since he had seen his sister. Since she offered her a sweet deal, he could not refuse. Of course, he could not pass up the chance.

In return, he would declare a ceasefire on his attacks on their father’s company. But there was more to it. It was not as simple as a favor against a favor. Certain conditions from both parties had to be satisfied.

“You, my sister, had learned from the best,” Gerald mumbled as his eyes focused on the tv screen.

The news featured his sister, showing a video of her discussing the Annual Charity Gala of the Hamilton Empire. One of the grandest events that Ethan used to host every year.

It was coming soon. This time, Daniella Hamilton Blackstone would be hosting the event. He could only wonder if he would be invited or did he need to crash on a family affair.

“This is for you.” He raised the glass in his hand to the woman on the screen, saluting her for her current success.

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Her sister was thriving in her position as the new head of the company Ethan had left her. But he was not falling behind since he had also made his milestone today.

At the moment, he had finally convinced the other mafia leaders and group members that he could lead this organization to greatness.

Finally, what he wanted was almost in his grasp? But what was wrong with him? Why did the victory feel empty? Because he was alone. That was what his mind whispered to him.

He had no family to share his achievements with, except for a few friends who stood beside him, staying loyal to his side. Other than that, the new family he acquired did not support his vision.

“Hey, man! I think congratulations are in order.” Mike appeared behind him, patting him on the back. As his second in command, he was here to give his support.

He knew his journey to this point of his life would not have been easier if it had not been for his friend, who always had his back. Mike might have left for a time, but he had not forgotten. He returned to be his right man once again.

Now, they were partners, not only in the legal world but also in the illegal business. Both were lucrative jobs that gave them great satisfaction.

It was a big contrast to what they do as legal councils defending the law. Compared to their secret lives leading their group to the world of crimes.

“I think you deserve all the credit.” Gerald turned to his friend, away from the scene in front of him.

He finally turned the television off, already having seen enough of what was happening around the big horrible world. As much as people fooled themselves with what was good in this world, he believed that the bad would always dominate in the end.

It was only foolish thinking that there was such a happy ending. Everyone would end up miserable one way or another. All would die eventually.

So, why waste his time trying to be a good person when it was far easier to be the King of crimes. Money just kept flowing like the river filling the sea.

As the saying went, money made the world go round.

Those without them would die a miserable death. Those with plenty of them, unfortunately, would suffer the same fate. But at least they had enjoyed a comfortable life before meeting their end.

“Fine,” Mike answered, bowing down to him as if accepting his crown. “Are you ready to face the mob?” It was not a joke or a figurative speech.

Mike was truthfully talking about the mob leaders. Those men who had appointed him to be their Official Big Boss. They would follow him until such a time someone else would betray him and take his place.

That was the life of crime.

If he could not succeed, they would not have a second thought of putting him out of commission and placing a new one in his stead. But he was not going to allow that to happen.

His father took many decades before he was taken ill and died. But he had led this organization to the peak of its achievements. Many heads never dared to touch him since their business flourished under his rule.

“Yes. I have been ready for years.” His father had trained him since he could remember to talk and hold a gun in his hand. It had been the only time he could remember that he was happy with him because he had excelled in his training.

“Then, shall we meet you subordinates and discuss the first line of business,” Mike suggested.

He ushered him out of the office he would use as his new headquarters and into the other bigger room where the other leaders and members waited for him.

Once the doors opened, he could already have seen several eyes turning in his direction. Then, more noticed his arrival as he walked into the room.

The conversations ceased, leaving the room in complete silence. Then, clapping ensued as congratulations floated in the air. All members of this organization welcomed his new position as their supreme leader. He was now the Big Boss, a title his father held for many years.

“He took the seat at the top of the podium where he would make a speech. After a few ceremonies, they would resume their meeting in the conference room to update him on what was happening in the different factions of the group.

“I assure you, liked my father, I will not let you down.” He knew that was not what the leaders would like to hear, but he still owed the dead some credit. If not for them, he would not be here.

“But I am here to set new beginnings for this group. I am not here to promise results but to create them. Join me in developing this Empire into the greatest in the underworld business.” Gerald announced, making the entire room cheer for him.

It was his world, the place he ruled, the world of crime.