Linda Miller
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215 860 $ When this number was counted, Henry, Matthew, and others all jumped up with excitement. With current prices in the United States, a bottle of beer only costs 10 cents. A Ford sedan costs no more than one thousand, An ordinary house in downtown Los Angeles goes for seven or eight thousand. The celebrity mansions in Beverly Hills cost only fifty to sixty thousand dollars. 215,860 $ It's definitely a huge sum of money. Hardy touched the pile of banknotes placed together and put the…-
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Hardy pulled up the hood, picked up his Chicago typewriter and said solemnly. "Action!". Two cars screeched to a stop at the entrance of the club. The Spanish gang members responsible for maintaining order saw this and were ready to come over to check on the situation. "Get out of the car!" Hardy said in a deep voice, he was the first to open the door and get out of the car. The security personnel were startled when they saw a few guys coming down wearing masks and holding machine guns,…
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Richard and Neil return. The two went to scout the Spaniard's underground boxing ring. Neil reported: "There are seven to eight matches in the underground boxing ring a night. The cash is estimated to be around 30,000 to 40,000$, and there are six security guards with guns." 30,000 to 40,000 $, Hardy felt, wasn't enough. Not worth startling the Spanish over such small amount. As they were talking, Leo and Kerry came back. The two of them went to the Spanish loan shark company. As soon as…
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McKinsey Club From the outside, the McKinsey Club appears to be a private bar, exclusive to its members. However, beneath this facade lies a high-end underground casino, known only to those in the know. During the day, the place remains quiet and unassuming, but by nightfall, it comes alive with a vibrant energy. A Lincoln sedan pulled into the parking lot, about two hundred meters from the club's entrance. The lot was filled with dozens of parked cars. A middle-aged man in a black suit emerged…
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"The second matter we need to address is the ongoing conflicts with rival gangs, which have significantly disrupted our operations," Fred announced. "This has resulted in a shortage of manpower in several areas. Alan Penn and I have decided to revise the revenue-sharing model. We're increasing the business share from 10% to 15%, allowing you more funds to recruit additional members." A murmur of approval spread among the leaders. A 5% increase might seem minor, but it represented a substantial boost in…
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Old Mike carefully tallied the accounts. With the principal and a 30% interest, the total came to over $3,800—a hefty sum. "It's not a big deal; it's on credit anyway," Hardy remarked nonchalantly as he signed off. Back at Bill's place, which had become their operational base, the crew gathered in the living room, familiarizing themselves with their firearms. Observing their enthusiasm and the sheer number of guns, Hardy mused that it would almost be a waste not to put them to some illicit…
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Two young men stepped out of the car, their eyes immediately landing on Hardy, who was waiting beside his own vehicle. The scene felt like a replay of when Bill had first picked up Hardy. "Leo, Kerry," Hardy greeted them warmly. "Hardy," they replied in unison. The three men embraced. Hardy had met Leo and Kerry aboard a medical transport ship when they were all recovering from injuries. During his recovery, Hardy quickly regained his strength and started helping Catherine care for the other…
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Hardy's car pulled up to a modest farmstead, its tires crunching on the gravel. A weathered farmer emerged from the barn, eyeing Hardy and Richard curiously. "Who are you here to see?" he asked, his brow furrowed with suspicion. "We're friends of Henry," Hardy replied, smiling. "We spoke with him on the phone earlier." The farmer gave a curt nod. "Follow me, I'll take you to him." They followed the farmer through a pathway that led to a cattle pen. There, Henry was knee-deep in chores, wearing…
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"Someone is looking for me? Who is it?" Richard was taken aback. He hadn't expected anyone to seek him out in a city where he knew virtually no one. "I didn't get the details. Just said he's an old friend of yours," the waiter replied with a shrug. "Anyways, I've delivered the message." He turned on his heel and left, leaving Richard with more questions than answers. Richard washed his hands, removed his scarf, and made his way to the front hall. As he entered, his gaze locked onto a familiar…
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Hardy felt the intense brutality of the conflict between the Austrian and Irish gangs over the past couple of days. The daily deliveries had become the main battleground, with both factions vying for control. Now, Hardy was down to just three people. Sean and Ryder were reliable in their duties, but their combat skills were mediocre at best. If another ambush were to happen, Hardy knew he'd have to handle it alone. For the last two days, Hardy had been contemplating the idea of finding some…
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