SWNOVELS Chapter 5565
Gustavo and Charlie both desired to meet the warden discreetly, away from the prying eyes of the Rothschild family. However,
given the prison’s unique circumstances, Charlie faced a formidable challenge in achieving this goal. Gustavo seemed to offer a
potential opportunity. In Charlie’s view, establishing a connection with Gustavo was a more feasible endeavor than trying to
approach the warden directly. After all, they currently shared the same prison area.
So, he inquired of Lucas, who was standing before him, “Is there a good way to befriend Gustavo?”
Lucas seemed taken aback. He chuckled and responded, “Gustavo? Brother, before landing in prison, he wasn’t just a major
drug lord in Mexico, he ranked among the world’s top 100 wealthiest individuals. He also led a private armed force in Mexico.
Being in this prison is like a lion in a cage for ordinary folks like us. How could he ever befriend someone like us...”
Charlie couldn’t help but smile at Lucas’s words. While Lucas saw no comparison between himself and Gustavo, Charlie knew
the reality was even more stark. Comparing wealth? Gustavo’s assets could have two more zeros, and they still wouldn’t match
his own. As for comparing influence, his small drug- trafficking operation paled in comparison to the Dragon Temple.
Furthermore, he had no intention of forming a genuine friendship with a drug dealer, he was merely using Gustavo.
Nevertheless, Lucas’s words prompted Charlie to think more carefully about approaching Gustavo. Despite his superiority in
various aspects, Gustavo undoubtedly held himself in higher regard within Brooklyn Prison. In fact, Gustavo likely looked down
on everyone there.
It became clear that Charlie needed a strategic approach to connect with Gustavo. As he contemplated his plan over a meal, he
noticed Joseph, the leader of the second prison area, and his group congregating in the corner of his eye. Initially seated at a
distance from one another, they gradually gathered into a more cohesive group, forming a circle around Joseph and his trusted
associates as if convening a meeting.
Charlie sensed something was amiss and decided to investigate with his reiki. To his surprise, he observed one of Joseph’s
subordinates retrieving dagger-shaped objects from his attire and discreetly passing them to the individuals closest to him. The
instructions were clear, when the situation escalated, their mission was to assassinate Gustavo directly by thrusting the knife into
his heart. Joseph emphasized the need to ensure Gustavo’s death beyond any hope of divine intervention. Once Gustavo fell, a
brighter future awaited them all.
Several of Joseph’s accomplices concealed the daggers within their sleeves, their excitement evident. One inquired, “What
about Gustavo’s men? Should we eliminate them too?”
Joseph nodded, his tone cold, “Anyone who obstructs us must be eliminated. We’re all serving life sentences without parole.
Killing one or ten makes no difference.”
Jagoan was taken aback by this revelation. According to Lucas and Gustavo’s earlier analysis, Joseph had likely been instructed
by the Rothschild family to cause trouble for Gustavo. However, Joseph’s plan now seemed to involve directly killing Gustavo. It
was improbable for the Rothschild family to have invested so much effort in controlling Gustavo only to let him die so easily. This
implied the presence of another formidable figure behind Joseph, someone whose strength couldn’t be underestimated.
Jagoan speculated that this individual might be affiliated with Gustavo’s Sanchez family. If he considered it carefully, keeping
Gustavo in American custody was a curse for the current Sanchez family rulers. Failing to cooperate in any way could lead the
family members to believe that he was indifferent to Gustavo’s fate, thereby removing the constraint of Gustavo’s life.
Allowing Gustavo to die during a prison riot would eliminate this constraint, depriving both the U.S. government and the
Rothschild family of their leverage over him. Realizing this, Jagoan couldn’t help but smile, recognizing that an opportunity had
presented itself.
Turning to Lucas, Jagoan asked, “Have there been prison riots here?” Lucas responded casually, “Of course, they happen
frequently. The prison guards don’t pay much attention. It’s like they’re overseeing a
dog farm. They throw a bunch of dogs in a cage and let them fight it out. They watch from behind the bars, only intervening when
they’ve had enough entertainment. Then they separate the fighting dogs, remove the bodies, and beat the living ones fifty times
each.”
Lucas glanced at Jagoan curiously and inquired, “Why do you ask this suddenly?”
Jagoan shifted his gaze toward Joseph and noticed his men converging from various directions. Observing the situation around
Gustavo, he whispered, “I have a feeling they’re up to something.”
Lucas shrugged nonchalantly, “It’s not unusual. They usually have a specific motive when causing trouble. We can just watch
from a distance.”
Jagoan smiled faintly, set down his spoon, and remarked, “Watching from afar is no fun. I prefer to join in.”
With that, he stood up and made his way toward Gustavo. At the same time, Gustavo sensed that something was amiss.
Joseph’s men were approaching him from all directions, some advancing directly while others took winding paths, effectively
encircling him. His expression turned serious as he commented to his entourage, “It seems Joseph intends to make a move
today.”
His dozen or so men grew anxious. In Gustavo’s analysis, Joseph aimed to weaken his influence in Brooklyn Prison, and he was
Gustavo’s primary source of power there.
Instinctively, they believed Joseph’s men were coming for them and prepared for a potential confrontation. Gustavo’s Mexican
criminal group was formidable in street fights, armed with guns and ruthless tactics. But once stripped of their firearms, their
brutality and combat skills paled in comparison to the muscular American inmates. A cruel heart could not bolster their physical
strength. When it came to hand-to-hand combat, Joseph’s men, who spent their days pumping iron, could easily overpower
them.
Moreover, Gustavo’s men lacked numerical superiority. In Brooklyn Prison, Joseph had hundreds of loyal followers and admirers,
with at least thirty to forty muscular individuals mobilized at present. If a brawl broke out, there was no telling how many
bystanders might join in.
Gustavo found himself behind a wall of his men, scrutinizing the muscular men encircling him with a stoic expression, oblivious
to the imminent danger.
He attributed the situation to the Rothschild family’s desire to limit his enjoyment. If a few of his associates were killed today, he
would simply maintain a lower profile in the future while continuing to revel in food, drink, and women. Gustavo resolved that the
next time he negotiated with the Rothschild family, he would insist on one condition, Joseph’s death.
To the Rothschild family, Joseph was merely a watchdog they kept in Brooklyn Prison. If this watchdog perished, they could
easily replace him.
Confident and complacent, Gustavo remained oblivious to the fact that he was the true target of tonight’s hunt.
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