Special Forces Medic

Chapter 1154: Final Warning

Robert glanced at Nicholas; the matter of ’Wagangai’ seemed to have completely slipped this big man’s mind. As he stared intently, he pondered the intentions of this Godfather. "Everyone, while I was away, I apologize for not being able to give you a clear statement. I’ve received news that Mr. Su’s ship sank on that stormy night. This loss is a setback for our drug trade line. There were also conflicts when Wang Weibo was conducting a deal with a client. I think it’s deliberate and I won’t sit idly by. If Palermo doesn’t have a good environment, our goods will be swallowed or destroyed again and again."

"This might be your responsibility. When Casab was in charge, nothing like this ever happened. The funds we invested were also several times more profitable each month than they are now. Robert, the excuses you’re giving make it seem like you’re treating us like children," said Fernando. His words instantly resonated, causing a chain reaction that turned the originally subdued meeting room into chaos.

Robert scanned the room. Some were silent, some unusually agitated, while others displayed entertained expressions. Nicholas, who never liked it when people talked too much, now remained silent with his eyes half-closed.

Bam! Robert slammed both hands on the table with such force that even Nicholas, who had his eyes closed, opened them in surprise. His icy blue eyes fixed on Robert as all the sound in the room ceased. They weren’t looking at Robert but at Nicholas, waiting for the youngest Godfather in history to explode. But to their surprise, he merely blinked and closed his eyes again, like a cat that wasn’t fully awake, changing his posture.

"Everyone! Is there anyone amongst us who dares say that I, Robert, haven’t paid you dividends on time every month? Now that something’s happened, you blame me for everything. Why was there no fuss when you were taking the money back then? Everything was peaceful under Casab; when he was overthrown, did any of you speak up for him? Has the dividend I, Robert, give you really been less than when Casab was in charge?" Robert said in a low voice, showing disdain in front of these people, most of whom looked old enough to be his grandfather. "Fernando! Where did that ten million in your private bank account last month come from? Should I explain it to the Godfather?"

Hisses filled the room instantly, and at this moment, Nicholas’s eyelid twitched. His blue eyes swept toward Fernando. "Also, East, Dickcos, Jonathan, and..."

"Enough!" Nicholas sat up straight, and everyone whose name Robert had mentioned was subjected to Nicholas’s gaze. No one dared make another sound. "All those on Robert’s list, stay for dinner with me later. Now, onto the next topic."

Cold sweat began to form on the foreheads of those people, while Robert’s smile deepened. "After learning that Mr. Su’s goods sank into the sea, I found a new source. This batch of goods will open a new market for us in Palermo. What is now in your hands is the popularity level of these items in other countries. To diversify our drug market, I think we shouldn’t lag behind other nations."

Everyone held a document about the new drug, which combined images and textual descriptions but lacked pricing and supply channels.

"This is a prohibited drug!"

"That’s right! What you see here has become popular in Japan and Southeast Asia, and has reached Europe and America a few months ago. Among these, besides all the common stimulants, there’s also one that can enhance human physical functions and..."

"Robert, you’re overreaching!" Nicholas tossed the materials in his hand onto the table. "Don’t you remember the guest attack incident that happened in our family commercial area before? The police have their eyes on us. Now you want to involve us in forbidden drug trades, are you trying to push the entire Italian Mafia into the tiger’s den?"

"Please forgive my recklessness; I didn’t mean that." Robert didn’t back down in the face of Nicholas’s accusation. "The major drug series on the market have already been divided among large powers. If we continue to cooperate with the Golden Triangle, we’ll not only have to deal with annual price hikes but also find ways to acquire new weapons in exchange while lowering prices. This was a method frequently used when Casab was in charge, and I don’t see it as viable. Most of our weapons now come from the Three Eastern Provinces. But let’s not forget that it’s ruled by ’Wagangai.’ Although this isn’t confirmed, I believe it’s him. If that’s the case, aren’t we as the Mafia going to be suppressed? Should Palermo be oppressed by outsiders?"

"Robert!"

"I’m sorry Godfather; I didn’t mean to accuse you of weakness. I know you don’t want to break the long-standing contract between our Italian Mafia and the Xiao Family, but times have changed. The Three Eastern Provinces have set their sights on us. During my disappearance, I was detained by them. If my men hadn’t found and rescued me, our drug market would have already fallen into their hands."

"Really?"

"You were captured by ’Wagangai’?"

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"I originally didn’t want to mention this embarrassing incident, but I want the Godfather to understand that if we continue to tolerate ’Wagangai,’ we’ll eventually be consumed by the Xiao Family."

"What do you mean by that?" asked a man next to Augusto’s position, who had been silent all along.

"The Three Eastern Provinces have a close relationship with the Xiao Family’s heir. To my knowledge, Xiao Lin once received help from the Three Eastern Provinces to crack a major case. If this is true, it’s very likely that they intend to collaborate to deal with us, the Italian Mafia." Robert paused, scanning the people before him. "Godfather, if the Xiao Family plans not to abide by the contract, should we continue being deceived?"

"Robert, where did you get your information? Although I don’t want to make enemies with the Xiao Family, if you have concrete evidence, I can consider your next proposal."

"I have evidence, but I can’t provide it now. The other party doesn’t want to appear in front of so many people, and I must remind you that the Xiao Family still holds the Dharma Seal. If they get the Rose Staff, who will rule the underworld then?"

Robert’s last words caused Nicholas’s pupils to constrict. "If I’m not mistaken, didn’t the Wang Family, who held the Rose Staff, get exterminated by Xiao Lin? Now their remnants are active in Palermo." The voice emerged again from next to the empty seat of Augusto, as Robert glanced at him. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)