"Yes, the bonds are in my hands."
In a certain dark hut, Orlando said in a deep voice facing a group of big bosses from the underground forces in Clover City.
By now, he knew, no matter how much he argued that he had never seen those bonds, no one would believe him at all.
That being the case, Orlando simply admitted, and prepared to use this to make a big deal!
And his opening words immediately made all the big shots in front of him short of breath.
With such a huge fortune, no one can keep calm.
Orlando's eyes slowly swept across everyone's faces, and he thought about it, and continued:
"So, do you want me to hand over the bonds to Capone?"
After a moment of silence, one person stood up and asked, "Orlando, what do you want?"
Orlando smiled lightly, a crazy light flashed in his eyes, and encouraged him loudly:
"Everyone, why did we give our lives to that kid Capone? He has only been in Clover City for a few years? And you all know that he is just a dog in the hands of the Eastlanders!
Since these bonds have fallen into Clover City, they are everyone's wealth! But Capone, an old dog, still wants to take away these wealth to please his master!
Can you really endure such shame? "
I don't know if Orlando is really not very good at instigating, or he is facing some old fritters. In short, after some impassioned words, he was actually a little cold.
After a moment of embarrassment, someone finally broke the silence:
"Orlando, don't talk nonsense, as long as you distribute those bonds to everyone, we will naturally help you deal with Capone."
Of course, Orlando couldn't afford the bond, but at this time, he had no way out.
Therefore, his attitude became extremely tough, and he immediately snorted coldly and said, "You have a good idea! Now that I have divided the bonds, you will help me? I am afraid that if you leave this door, you will run away without a trace."
"Then at least half of it first?"
"Don't even think about half of it!" Orlando retorted without hesitation, "I didn't do anything, just want to take advantage? Haha, do you really think I'm a fool?"
Orlando's toughness was mistaken for enough confidence.
However, Orlando was also worried that he had gone too far and angered these people in front of him. After all, none of them were good.
So, he immediately added: "You don't have to worry about my repentance afterwards, otherwise, you can also unite and deal with me like Capone."
"You are much easier to deal with than Capone." A big man joked.
There is also some threat and warning in the tone.
Of course Orlando heard the meaning. Although he was worried in his heart, he didn't show the slightest bit on his face. Instead, he urged impatiently on purpose:
"So, everyone, have you made up your mind? Do you want to continue to be Capone's dog? Or come with me and drive this outsider out of Clover City?"
These bigwigs from the underground forces in Clover City looked at each other and finally reached an agreement:
"Okay! Orlando, let us find a new owner for Clover City!"
…
City Lord's Mansion.
Ron quietly listened to the report of his son who rushed back from Red Maple Manor, his heart sank.
Sure enough, a smuggling caravan and a batch of priceless bonds could not change Earl Angelet's mind.
Ron paced back and forth in the room irritably, a resentment with nowhere to vent accumulated in his chest, making him seem like a desperate beast facing a desperate situation.
Jason looked at his father who lost his composure, and quickly said again: "Father, I thought about it when I came back, and suddenly realized that Earl Angelet seemed to have known that Clover City would be in chaos."
"What?" Ron stopped and looked at his son with piercing eyes.
Jason reorganized his language and said: "When I reported to Earl Angelet what happened in Clover City at the Red Maple Manor, there was no surprise on his face, as if he had known it for a long time.
So, I guess, could it be that the North Wind Chamber of Commerce and those priceless bonds were all bait thrown by Earl Angelet, just to let the members of the Clover Brotherhood compete for it, and even kill each other? "
Ron's eyes lit up, and he immediately realized that his son's guess was very likely.
Excited, he paced back and forth in the room again while muttering: "It's possible...it's possible!
Your Excellency Earl is really a good idea!
As long as the clover frats are killing each other over that bond, we'll have a break, and maybe even go a step further...”
Boom boom boom.
At this moment, there was a sudden knock on the door.
"What's up?"
"Master, there is a gentleman from the Beifeng Chamber of Commerce outside and wants to see you."
Ron frowned, then thought of something, his expression lifted, and he quickly said, "Please come in."
Jason also came to his senses, and said, "Father, if our guess just now is correct, then the North Wind Chamber of Commerce is also Earl Angelet's pawn!"
Ron nodded, but still warned: "Don't talk later, I'll deal with the North Wind Chamber of Commerce. After all, we're just guessing now. Maybe the other party is just here to urge us to find the missing bonds."
"Yes, father."
Not long after, a well-dressed middle-aged man came to Ron under the leadership of the butler.
Looking at this person's face, Ron always felt a little familiar.
However, this person is not the manager of the North Wind Chamber of Commerce who came to report the case a few days ago.
After the businessman finished his salute respectfully, Ron asked, "What's your name?"
"Dear Lord, my name is Orlando."
"Orlando?" Ron frowned, and just as he was about to say how this name was the same as the famous thief leader in Clover City, he realized that the businessman in front of him had already taken off his hat.
Then, he took off his beard and two moles on his left face.
"Orlando!" Ron exclaimed, holding the sword at his waist with one hand.
The person standing in front of him was not a businessman from the North Wind Chamber of Commerce at all, but the leader of the thieves in Clover City—Orlando!
"Sorry, my lord, in order to meet you smoothly, I had to make some disguises." Orlando said politely.
Jason had already drawn out his long sword, and it was touching Orlando's throat.
However, Orlando turned a blind eye to this.
Ron narrowed his eyes and looked at the other party for a while, before saying to his son: "Jason, don't be rude, this is not the Rutte family's way of hospitality."
Only then did Jason retract his long sword, but he was still watching Orlando vigilantly in front of him.
"Mr. Orlando, how did you deceive my butler?" Ron suddenly asked curiously.
Orlando smiled faintly, took out a metal badge from his pocket, and said, "With my ability, it's not difficult to steal an ID card from the North Wind Chamber of Commerce."
"Indeed." Ron nodded and agreed, "After all, the most important things in that caravan have been stolen by you."
However, Orlando shook his head slowly this time, and said sincerely: "My lord, you have wronged me. It is easy to steal an identity card, but to steal the priceless bond most valued by the caravan, Oh, even I can't do it."
"Oh? Really?" Ron frowned, as if he didn't believe Orlando's words.
"Yes, my lord. If the bond is really in my hands, do you think I need to take the risk to meet you now?"
Ron stopped talking, obviously thinking about the truth of Orlando's words.
After a while, he smiled noncommittally, and asked again: "Then, Mr. Orlando, why did you come to see me this time?"
"My lord, I'm here to remind you of one thing."
"What's up?"
Orlando took a deep breath and said in a deep voice:
"The Rutte family is at stake!"
(end of this chapter)