Chapter 2038

“Listen up, everyone. Once you leave this room, you’ll be cutting ties with Southern Star for good. From now on, you’ll no longer be allowed to profit under Southern Star, and the protection you’ve enjoyed will end the second you walk out.” Bella narrowed her eyes, her graceful arms resting elegantly on the armrests. With a slight push of her toe, her swivel chair turned to face them. “The underworld is never just about fighting and killing; it’s about relationships and connections. You don’t actually believe that you’ve made it this far without trouble because of your reputation alone, do you?” The crowd exchanged uneasy glances. Some of the less influential members started to fidget uncomfortably after hearing her words. “What do you mean, Ms. Thompson? Are you trying to threaten us?” Jordan narrowed his eyes. “The only reason the Southern Star Syndicate has been able to thrive all these years is because my father has been secretly supporting the group behind the scenes. Yet, y