Bully Lord

Part-186

"I’m the Deputy General Manager of the HR department at Fire Fly Group," he replied calmly.

The air seemed to grow tense as the name "Fire Fly Group" sank in. Everyone in the alley exchanged glances, knowing full well that Fire Fly Group wasn’t just a regular corporation. They had deep connections with the underworld, and many suspected they were silently backing the Spider Eyes gang.

James clenched his fists, feeling a rush of anger and suspicion. "What’s your interest in this? Why are you here?"

The man took a step back, his expression unchanging. "I’m here because this little operation you’ve taken down tonight directly affects the interests of Fire Fly Group. And while I don’t personally care what happens to these lowlifes," he said, gesturing toward the beaten gang members, "there are bigger things in motion that you kids don’t understand."

Ryan stepped forward, his eyes narrowing. "We’re not ‘kids,’ and we understand enough to know that you’re involved with these criminals. The Spider Eyes gang has been terrorizing this neighborhood for months, and you’re telling me that Fire Fly’s got nothing to do with that?"

The man smirked slightly, his demeanor still annoyingly calm. "Fire Fly doesn’t directly involve itself in street gangs. But yes, there are... partnerships. Strategic alliances, you could say. Ones that you’ve now endangered with your interference."

Dwip’s eyes flashed with interest. "Partnerships, huh? So if I dig a little deeper into your accounts, I’ll find evidence of Fire Fly’s connections to these gangs?"

The man’s smirk faded, his expression growing harder. "I would advise against that. You don’t know who you’re messing with. Fire Fly is much bigger than a few gangsters."

Sourov, always the level-headed one, spoke up. "Whatever your connections are, it doesn’t change the fact that crimes have been committed here. We’re not afraid of you or Fire Fly."

For a moment, the man looked as though he might laugh, but he caught himself, his face turning cold again. "You’re in over your heads. But I’m not here to threaten you—at least not directly. I’m offering a way out. Walk away from this now, forget about Fire Fly, and I guarantee you won’t have to worry about any more ‘gang activity’ in this area. This can all disappear quietly."

James tightened his grip on his phone, debating whether to make the call. Dwip, sensing the tension, whispered to him, "He’s bluffing. Fire Fly can’t afford a public scandal right now. Call your dad."

James, feeling the weight of the situation, turned to the Deputy General Manager with a new proposal. "We’re willing to overlook this if Fire Fly Group compensates the victims of your scam," he said, surprising everyone present. "We won’t make a scene, but we want to see justice for those affected."

The offer was met with stunned silence. Ryan, his eyes narrowing, immediately protested. "That’s neither ethical nor a real solution. We need to ensure that the Spider Eyes gang is dismantled and that Fire Fly's connections are exposed."