Chapter 418 CoercionChapter 418 Coercion
While the car was parked for a break, Black Star called Thunderstorm.
"Thunderstorm, has anything happened while I've been away?" Black Star asked in a deep voice.
At that moment, Thunderstorm was waiting for a compromise message from Mason at the main entrance of the NC Organization in Kreanford.
Receiving a call from Black Star at this time caught Thunderstorm off guard. He hesitated for a moment before replying. "Nothing has happened, don't
worry, Hall Master.”
"Good, as long as everything is fine.”
"By the way, our planned expansion into Edoland is canceled, do you understand?” Black Star's tone shifted.
"Why?" Thunderstorm’s voice turned serious, carrying a hint of doubt and dissatisfaction.
"Because there's a force in Edoland we can't afford to provoke! Just do as I say!" Black Star's voice turned cold. feeling secretly annoyed at
Thunderstorm's questioning of his decision
Internally, Thunderstorm grunted and gritted his teeth. "I understand, Hall Master. By the way, when will you be back?”
After some thought, Black Star replied, "Earliest by midnight today, more likely the day after tomorrow.”
As an underground organization, the NC Organization, along with his and Lightless' identities, including Nathaniel of the Black Moon Cult, were highly
sensitive. Therefore, driving back to Kreanford would take at least a whole day, with potential stops for rest, meals, and accommodation.
After hanging up, Black Star couldn't shake an unsettling feeling. However, thinking it through, he dismissed the notion of any real issues. After all,
Landon wasn't in Edoland, and Thunderstorm wouldn't provoke him either. As for the Graham family, they kept a low profile in Edoland and had little
contact with the outside world, making any encounters unlikely.
"Darn it, maybe I'm just overthinking it! Have I been spooked by Landon and that old man, making me paranoid?" Black Star shook his head,
speaking somewhat self-deprecatingly.
Meanwhile, after finishing the call with Black Star, Thunderstorm let out a heavy, disdainful sigh.
“Thunderstorm, what's wrong? Was it the Hall Master who called?" Cobra, clearly aligned with Thunderstorm in the NC Organization, asked with
concern.
"Yes! Black Star actually said to cancel the original plan to expand our influence into Edoland!"
"Hmph!" Thunderstorm snorted, his expression dark. "I suspect someone has informed him about my move against Mason's influence in Edoland. Is
he worried that my success might threaten his position as the Hall Master?"
Hearing this, Cobra frowned and inquired, "What should we do then?"
“Hmph! We'll do what needs to be done, and we won't bother with him! I'll get things done first! Continue to pressure Mason! Damn it, he's trying to
delay things until the last minute, isn't he? I'll prepare a little show for him and then send it to Mason!” Thunderstorm said, sneering coldly.
A moment later, inside the Gold Coast Club!
Mason's phone received a video. In the video, Emmanuel was tied to an iron chair and repeatedly beaten by a group of people. His face was covered
with a cloth and someone was pouring water over it. Watching this scene, Mason was consumed with rage.
Due to this incident, Miranda didn’t go to the company today; she stayed with Cara. Seeing Emmanuel being tortured, Cara burst into tears, deeply
distressed. Miranda's face was filled with concern and anger reaching its peak.
"Mr. Lowe, how's it going? Hehe...
Aren't you ready to compromise yet?
We at the NG-Organi zation value our
credibility, sorest assured, we
promise Adt to kill your father before
tonight: But, we might put ona little
showdor him. I'm sure you won't
mind; will you? Actually, what’are
you delaying for? The end-résult will
be the same, won't it? Dé’you have
to wait until the last minute to
compromise? Let your father suffer
a little more?" Cobra called, sneering
and speaking in a mocking tone.
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"Alright! Alright! I agree to your terms! I agree to have my people join the NC Organization. Just don't touch my dad anymore, got it?” Seeing his
father being tortured, Mason's state of mind finally crumbled, and he bellowed into the phone.
Hearing him speak this way, Cara didn't say anything, just wiped away her tears, and Miranda didn't try to persuade him further.
"Hehehe, if only you had done this earlier.”
"When should we hold the underground meeting? Tell me!" Cobra scoffed, his tone tinged with smugness
Mason took a deep breath. "Let me
arrange it, as soon as possible,
okay? I haveto gather other people
and, as per you request, inform ™
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assured, I'll do it as soon as
péssible. Before that, please don't
torture my father anymore. After all,
once I join you, I'll be your brother,
won't I?"
“Of course! I'll give you half an hour, and after that, you tell me!" Cobra said, then hung up the phone.
"Mason, what should we do? Should we inform them now?" Cara asked, wiping her tears.
Mason thought for a moment, then looked at Miranda. "Miranda, you've managed to contact my brother-in-law, right? I'll give him a call first and see
when he can come back...”
At this time, Lachlan was driving and had already arrived at the Vieah City Airport in Nading State. When he received the call from Mason, he was
told about the situation back home. It was clear that Mason was at a loss.
After hearing it all, Lachlan's face turned extremely grim. His father-in-law had fallen into the hands of the NC Organization and was being used as a
hostage, and now they dared to inflict torture as well? Damn it!
"Mason, you're doing the right thing! Agree to their terms first, don't let your Dad suffer anymore! I'm on a plane right now; I should be back in
Kreanford in about three hours," Lachlan said in a deep voice. Then, after some thought, he instructed Mason, "You should..."
"Okay!"
"Alright, I understand, brother-in-law..."
Mason responded as he listened, then hung up and called Cobra back.
"How's it going, Mr. Lowe? Have you arranged everything?" Cobra inquired.
Mason took a.deep breath. "When
hold this undérground meeting, wil
the NC Organization send people
over? Ottrerwise, how can I show
loyalty te thin air in front of so many
people? I don't know, will Hall. Master
Thunderstorm come? Also wean you
bring my dad over? Then,-ean you
release him directly?"
Hearing this, Cobra hesitated and looked to Thunderstorm for consultation. The two questions Mason asked were not easy to answer. After a moment
of contemplation, Thundersterm said to Cobra, "Give me the phone!”