Chapter 1167

When the shop owner heard "underground forces", his expression shifted slightly. He ran a legitimate business and dreaded dealing with anyone from the underground forces. In the past, Reese had been in charge and always ensured his men didn't bully ordinary civilians. After Jace took over, he continued Reese's policies. However, as Jace expanded the underground forces, he started spending more time away from Bridgeport over the years. With him frequently absent, his men became increasingly reckless. Bullying civilians had become a regular occurrence. Some even extorted protection money in secret. No one dared to speak about these issues as anyone who did would suffer greatly. With no outlet for their complaints, civilians were left to swallow their frustration. Hank, standing nearby, glanced at the shop owner and arrogantly questioned, "What's the problem? Is the head of East End not worth your respect? Or do you think these two little brats are more impressive than me?" "I..."