This time, there was clear hesitation in Fred's eyes upon hearing Michael's question. It was clear, he was not willing to give a response to this question.

Due to previously being shot, he did not even think about lying. Instead, he was only thinking on whether to reveal this matter or not.

He understood that this was something that had been planned for quite a while, and if it failed, they would be in danger. It would not only be himself, but even Thomas himself.

Even though he did not know who the real leader of the dark society was, but it was clear, Thomas was also someone else's subordinate. It was no wonder that he was recently putting a lot of pressure on them, as they could not afford to fail.

But at the moment, he was facing another threat. Should he reveal the secrets regarding the plan that they had, leading to its complete failure, or should he hide it? But if he did, and Michael came to know about it, would he not end up being killed on the spot?

Thomas was using his family as leverage, to make sure that Fred did not disobey him. So, at the moment, Fred was considering sacrificing his own life, for the better future of his family.

Piu!

But while he was still contemplating on what to do, Michael suddenly pointed the gun at him, before he pulled the trigger.

Fred was so shocked that this time, he let out a wail of pain, though it did not last long. Looking at those eyes that were staring back at him, it was as if they were telling him to shut up or he would receive another bullet.

This time, Michael had shot the same leg from before. But, the bullet had this time pierced the bone, making Fred experience tremendous pain.

Melvin, who was standing next to Michael, was shocked when she suddenly saw Michael shooting. She had not expected that Michael would shoot so decisively.

He had shot before the interrogation began, and now, several seconds later, after Fred failed to respond, he actually shot again. And from the scream that Fred gave out, it was clear that the pain was tremendous.

Regardless, despite the shock that he had in her heart, there was a hint of admiration. Such a decisive person, not using words to threaten someone, but actions.

It seems that she would have to implement something like this at the company. After all, sometimes, words were just not enough to be able to convince some people.

While she was still in thought, Fred began speaking. "Mr. Santos, it-it is not that I don't want to reveal it, but-but if I...I do, my family... will be killed. So, I... would rather you kill me, instead... of putting my family's life in danger."

Fred obviously did not know Michael. The only reason why he called him Mr. Santos was because that was how Melvin had addressed Michael the moment that he arrived.

"How sure are you that if you don't give me the response that I want, I will not kill your family instead? At least, if you tell me what is going on, your family gets to live longer.

Additionally, it is not as though Thomas will be able to know that you are the one who revealed the secret. He might only ask you about how she was rescued." Michael responded in an indifferent voice.

For a moment, Melvin could not help but glance at Michael, just to be sure that this is the same Michael that she had interacted with before.

Back then, even though Michael was not talkative, but at least, he did not give her the same vibe as the one that he was giving here right now.

And the way that he was talking about killing someone else's family, it was as though it was nothing much. But then she thought, who in the business world, who had made it, did not have some dirty secrets?

Most of the people had to use underhanded and ruthless methods in order to be able to succeed. Otherwise, they might not have reached the heights that they were at.

As she thought about that, she did not say anything, just staring at Fred, waiting for his response. She was also curious about what it was that Michael was asking about.

And what were these secrets that the dark society had. Considering that the Walter family was one of the biggest families in the entire eastern province, this might actually concern them.

This was something that was demonstrated by the fact that she was kidnapped and brought here. Even though she had not been mistreated during the time that she was here, she did not like the sensation of being bound on a chair.

His words sent chills running down Fred's spine. He had not expected that Michael would say that.

And as he thought about what Michael had said, and his actions, he realized that this was true. Despite being young, Michael had demonstrated ruthlessness that was beyond even his own.

If he really wanted to kill his family, there was nothing that he really could do. Additionally, Fred was much shocked that Michael even knew about Thomas.

Knowing about the person was not much of a surprise, considering that Thomas was the head of the dark society, that the public knew.

But from the way that Michael was speaking, it was as though he already knew that Thomas was the one that would end up killing his family if he revealed about the plan.

At this moment, when he saw that Michael was squinting his eyes at him, and the gun was once again being aimed at him, Fred panicked.

He thought, there was no reason for him to suffer, to try and guard some secrets that would end up being revealed eventually. Additionally, even if he decided not to reveal things here, he might end up suffering, before dying.

And at the end of it all, if Michael really decided to go and deal with his family, what would he even do? He would have actually died in vain.

At this moment, he was already considering another option. He had to try his luck. If possible, he thought that after her Michael left, as long as he was left alive, he would depart, take his family and run away.

If they went to another province, as long as he stayed low key, there was a possibility that Thomas would not be able to find him.

As determination appeared in his heart, he looked at Michael and said, "The plan that we have is to take out the Crow gang. The plan does not involve a direct confrontation with them, instead, we need to start taking over their businesses.

So, it was believed that as long as we have a collaboration with Sky Technologies, we would be able to accomplish some things quite more easily by using the influence of Sky Technologies.

After we take down all the businesses that Crow possesses, we will finally take down the entire gun, and reap all the benefits for ourselves, for further growth.

This is also a method that is being used by the higher-ups of the syndicate to deal with the opposing syndicate. As long as we destroy the small gangs under them, they would eventually be weakened."

The information that Fred revealed did not surprise Michael that much. After all, he already understood that there was a conflict between the two major gangs in the eastern province.

It was just that it was an expected to him that Derek Society would be planning to take down Crow completely. If they really did, then they would become the biggest gang in the Eastern province.

At that time, not to mention the resources and influence that they would have, but even the syndicate above them would benefit greatly.

At the end of the day, it was not as though the syndicates themselves would do the supplying of drugs, or the other things such as kidnapping and so on.

Instead, those big syndicates dealt with big transactions such as weapon trafficking, and organ trafficking.

For those big syndicates, they would just acquire the drugs in large quantities, before the drugs would be divided into smaller portions that would then be supplied to the lower gangs. Then those small gangs would be in charge of the distribution.

Collectively, the amount of money that the small gangs would be able to collect would be quite high, and was much more effective.

Simply put, if crow was destroyed, there was a possibility that the smaller gangs than Crow would also end up being destroyed, as long as they were from the same faction.

This was like cutting the arms and legs of silent order syndicate within the eastern province. If they wanted to establish them a new, it would take tremendous effort, and it was not as though Blood Reapers syndicate would allow them to do that easily.

It was no wonder that they were doing this secretly. Otherwise, if silent order syndicate came to know about this plan, they would undoubtedly do everything to make sure that dark society did not succeed.

"Is that all the information regarding the plan that you have?" Michael asked after a moment of silence.

Fred was left momentarily speechless, as he had expected that this was explosive news to Michael. But, from the looks of it, it was as though this information did not matter to Michael at all.

And it was then that he suddenly realized something. If Michael was not related to any of the syndicates, why would he even bother about something like this?

"There is something more." Fred suddenly thought of something else, and quickly said, afraid that Michael would shoot at him.

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