Chapter 5549

Antonio, the clandestine ruler of all New York’s underworld, wielded an unquestionable influence. When
he beckoned the gang leaders to his summons, they all responded with a prompt and eager enthusiasm.

The messages conveyed by Charlie, on the other hand, were shrouded in mystique. Following Charlie’s
directives, he informed the gang leaders that a momentous and highly confidential business awaited
discussion. Each leader was tasked with bringing a trusted confidant to a hidden meeting spot in
Chinatown – a modest roast goose shop.

Moreover, Charlie stressed the utmost secrecy and exclusivity of this gathering, explaining that the
choice of Chinatown was intended to keep prying eyes at bay. Antonio cautioned them never to breathe
a word to anyone outside their inner circle, lest they risk permanent expulsion from the Zano family.

These gang leaders relied on Antonio for their livelihoods, their territorial sovereignty in New York, and
his unwavering support. Without his backing, rival gangs under Antonio’s jurisdiction would undoubtedly
encroach on their territories. This instilled a profound loyalty in the gangs, a fear that even the slightest
dissatisfaction would result in their removal.

In essence, these New York gangs loyal to the Zano family were akin to a pack of fierce guard dogs,
each with their own territory. The size and quality of their “food bowls” varied, but owing allegiance to the
same master prevented any of them from coveting another’s resources.

Yet, should a dog be abandoned by its owner, the others would swiftly seize its provisions and eliminate
the outcast, ensuring their own dominance.

An intriguing twist emerged as Daniel, the leader of the Burning Angels, arrived first at the rendezvous
point in Chinatown, accompanied by his trusted confidant, Mike. During their journey, the two pondered
Antonio’s enigmatic intentions, as he had revealed no specifics over the phone. They presumed their
summons was in recognition of their recent successes in Chinatown, where they had unexpectedly
triumphed over the Chinese Gang, conquering territories and the entire neighborhood.



To them, this was a remarkable feat, a sure sign that rewards and promotions awaited them in the ever-
brightening future of the Burning Angels.

Upon parking outside the roast goose shop, they noticed the motorcycles belonging to some of their
men. Mike found it somewhat surprising and commented, “Boss, those motorcycles seem to belong to
Will and his associates.”

Daniel, undeterred, responded, “Will has been in Chinatown for days, dealing with the Chinese gang
members and uncooperative Chinese vendors. He must have impressed the boss with his progress.”

Mike offered a discreet warning, “Boss, while I acknowledge that Will is your mistress’s brother, I can’t
help but caution you to be cautious of him. He’s ambitious and might not be content with a subordinate
role. His aspirations might surpass your current achievements. This favor he’s earned from the boss
might pave the way for even greater prosperity in his future. Beware.”

Mike’s words perturbed Daniel. While he wasn’t known for his intelligence, his fierce determination had
rallied a loyal following among street-level gangsters. Coming from a modest background, he remained
unacquainted with strategic thinking and believed in rewarding hard work and loyalty from his brothers. If
he had a piece of bread, they all had a share of the soup. However, Mike’s intellect surpassed his own.

Despite hailing from a neighborhood rife with crime and divorce, Mike’s intellectual prowess allowed him
to secure admission to a reputable public university as the sole top student from his community. In such
an environment, Mike’s success was a testament to his extraordinary intellect.

Yet, his financial struggles during college led him down a wayward path, resorting to theft to make ends
meet. He pilfered fellow students’ belongings, including cell phones, laptops, and bicycles, for quick
cash. Ultimately, he was expelled from college in his second year.

Desperate, he joined the gang he’d encountered while drowning in debt, the precursor to the Burning
Angels. His intellect propelled him to become the second-in-command of the Burning Angels, earning



Daniel’s respect.

However, Mike harbored a constant unease about his tenuous position and viewed Will as his greatest
threat. He seized this opportunity to sow doubt about Will, urging Daniel to be vigilant.

Unbeknownst to them, Will’s fate hung by a thread, and their current circumstances were poised for a
seismic shift.

They soon entered the roast goose shop, finding Antonio, who had lost two ears and a leg, seated at a
table in the farthest corner. He donned a woolen hat, his appearance unassuming.

As they entered, both greeted Antonio with deference. Antonio cast a complex gaze upon them and, with
a heavy heart, mentioned, “Daniel, don’t blame me when we end up in Syria.”

Puzzled, Daniel inquired, “What do you mean, boss? Who’s going to Syria? Are we going to Syria?”

Antonio let out a deep sigh. Jagoan had laid out his plans without reservation. Tonight, he would use
Antonio as bait to lure the leaders of all the organizations under his control and the second-in-command
figures. The following morning, Wesley would transport these gang leaders to Syria. When Wesley
arrived, he would take them away before the second-in-commands, promoting them to leadership
positions within their respective gangs. The intent was to make the entire New York gang scene Jagoan’s
puppets in a single night.

Once these surviving second-in-commands returned, fully under Jagoan’s influence and aware of the
powerful Dragon Temple backing him, they would have no choice but to obey his every order. The
decades of work put in by the Zano family would be undone overnight.

Resigned to his fate, Antonio could only lament to Daniel, “Daniel, it’s not just us. Once the other leaders
arrive one by one, we’ll all head to Syria. Our new bosses will take over, and we’ll be expected to pay



75% of our profits to the Chinese Gang every month. If anyone disobeys, they’ll join us in Syria until a
compliant boss is found.”

Daniel was taken aback, “Boss, we’re not mercenaries. What’s our role in Syria? We can’t just invade
and seize territory there. Those people are much more formidable than us, armed with RPGs while we
wield nine-millimeter pistols.”

Antonio replied, “Mr. Jagoan will provide the details.”

Confused, Daniel asked, “Mr. Jagoan? Which Mr. Jagoan?”

At this moment, an East Asian man emerged from the kitchen. He calmly addressed them, “Starting
tomorrow, all gang leaders under the Zano family, including the Burning Angels, will be dispatched to
Syria. The second-in-commands will assume control, while the new leaders will remit 75% of their gang’s
profits to the Chinese Gang every month. Any defiance will result in a one-way trip to Syria until an
obedient leader is found.”

The shock of the demand rippled through Daniel and Mike. To them, the idea of paying tribute to the
Chinese Gang, despite their recent victory in Chinatown, was absurd.

In an impulsive moment, Daniel drew his pistol, aiming it at Jagoan, and uttered, “Who are you? You’re
quite audacious! Are you part of the Chinese Gang?”

With lightning speed, Jagoan snatched a chopstick from a container before Antonio and, in one swift
motion, sent it hurtling towards the side of Daniel’s pistol. A sharp “chu” echoed as the chopstick pierced
the pistol’s side, lodging it firmly into the wall. Daniel’s astonishment was palpable, how could a mere
bamboo chopstick penetrate a steel firearm, let alone the sleeve and barrel constructed from robust
materials?



Terrified, Daniel’s legs quivered as he contemplated a hasty retreat. At that moment, two East Asian
men, Jordan and Casey Vigo, entered and trained pistols at their heads.

Soon, they were bound, silenced, and escorted to the second floor, joining Will Johnson and five others
who had met a similar fate. Bound tightly, their mouths gagged with a greasy-smelling rag, the group
found themselves in a precarious situation.

Jordan activated an electric kettle, threatening, “Remember, as more gang members arrive, not a sound
from any of you. Once this kettle boils, I’ll pour it down his throat!”

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