Chapter 60: new advice
"Inspector John, they are an organization composed of a group of civil war veterans. Over the years, they have absorbed many new members who agree with their political views." The guard in his thirties said while riding a horse.
"A political opinion?"
"Yes, political views, I hope Inspector John you don't discuss politics in front of them, so as not to make them unhappy."
"I just want to bring back my people, I won't do superfluous things."
"That's good. We are only responsible for taking you to see him, but I also hope that you can successfully leave with your witnesses. You are actually a trouble to us."
"Trouble? I didn't touch anyone, and I wouldn't do anything inappropriate."
"Your arrival has broken the peace of the two families. Although they have been fighting openly and secretly, they are still peaceful on the bright side. You are the opportunity to break the balance."
"Who are you? I don't know your name yet." John looked at him and said.
"Gareth, just call me Gareth."
"You mean you don't want to break this balance. Why didn't you take the opportunity to engage with the Gray family?" John asked curiously.
"Because we all know that it is impossible to get rid of the Gray family, he is the most powerful person in town, and we can compete with him because we are numerous, he can legally trouble us, and we can't legally to trouble them," Grace said as he walked.
"The times have changed. As a legal era, we are very close to the city of Saint Denis, and the laws of Saint Denis affect us. The era of fighting and killing is gone forever. It is rare to be able to maintain this balance. Do you think we Do you really make money by making moonshine? That's just how we make friends with them." Grace has his own opinions.
"We have a lot of business in our family, bootlegging is just one of them. It's not a high income, but it allows us to connect with the biggest gang in the state and have a little relationship with the big guys in Saint Denis. That's what we are. The reason for being able to maintain a balance with the Gray family."
"If the Brest family is handed over to you, I think you can bring it to a new level." John commented after seeing Grace's eyes.
"Hehe, my mother is still in good health, and she can continue to maintain the family for many years. And over the years, her judgment has not made a big mistake." Grace said with a smile.
"Maybe." John glanced at Grace, then recalled the final fate of the two big families.
Turning left and right, the three came to a wood and entered it. After walking for a while, the destination was a dilapidated manor, and many outlaws with guns were wiping their guns and horses inside.
"Who are you?" Three whistles stood up and blocked the way of the three.
"Mrs. Catherine wants to say hello to Andy," one of the guards said to him.
Hearing the guard reporting their home, the two looked at each other, and then moved out of the way.
The three people entering the manor attracted a lot of attention, and the guards took him to the manor all the time.
After dismounting, the three of them climbed to the balcony on the second floor under the leadership of the two outlaws.
A thin old man in his sixties was sitting on a chair on the balcony.
"This is the inspector? He looks very young." The old man looked John up and down and commented.
"Leader Andy? My name is John. A few days ago, my friend seemed to come here to offend you. I hope you have a lot of it, so let him go." John looked at the thin old man.
"You mean that Englishman?" Andy reached out and called for a cigar, then lit it. A comfortable sip.
"I admire him very much. He dared to come to me and negotiate with me by himself. He asked me to help find a half-year-old child, and he said that if he found it, he would give me three thousand dollars." Andy took a big cigar. Then a puff of smoke came out.
"He probably didn't realize that this was the West of the Free Commonwealth, not the London of the civilized world. He seemed worth more than the three thousand dollars."
"He really didn't realize the problem. If I want to take him away, what's the price to pay?" John looked at Andy and asked. As the largest gang in Lemoyne, this gang has more than 100 members and spreads all over Luoyang. Around Saint Denis.
There are more than 30 people in this manor alone.
"You see, I have a lot of people, and it's a big problem to feed them." Andy said with a smile.
"So how much?" John is not short of money, he has nearly three thousand cash with him. If he can spend a sum of money to solve this matter, it is a good deal in his opinion.
"Like I said, it takes a lot of money to keep a large group of subordinates in captivity. I allow them to rob and kidnap. So for $10,000, I will let you take him away." Andy continued.
"I knew he didn't have that much money on him, so I kept him. I've been waiting for someone who came to look for him these days."
"I don't have that many and I want to see him first." John said looking at Andy.
John's identity is still useful where it's legal. But here, the identity of Inspector John is of little use. Or the chief of police in Elizabeth, a few states away.
"Of course." Andy nodded and said to the people around him.
"Take the inspector to see him."
"Yes, Mr. Inspector, please come with me." The subordinate said to John and walked to the first floor of the manor.
John followed behind, and the two Graces stood beside him and didn't move.
"Thank you Mrs. Catherine for my help," John said to Grace.
"I wish you all the best, Inspector John." Grace said hello and said hello to Andy.
Andy nodded, and then the two of them and Andy were talking to each other again. After saying a few words, the two of them left here.
The John Cup was brought to a relatively complete room on the side of the first floor, with two guards at the door.
After bringing John here, the guard motioned for John to go in.
John pushed in the door, the interior was fairly clean, a man in an English suit was resting on the bed, the door was opened, his eyes opened and he looked exactly the same as in the photo, just because there was no hairspray , his hair is not as neat as in the photo.
"Who are you?" His voice was clear and powerful.
"Mr. William, Mr. Danny asked me to say hello to you." John said of his friend.
"Danny?" His voice was still calm, not as excited as he had imagined.
"Sir, who are you?" William asked.
"John, Danny's friend, he is very worried about you. He hopes you can go to Blackwater Town within today." John introduced himself to show that he was a friend.
"It made him worry, and I'm sorry for causing this situation because of my stupidity."
"It's okay, let's talk about why you came to this guy first." John was curious as to why.
"I had a daughter many years ago and she was very rebellious. I wanted her to finish her studies in London and then get a decent job in London, but she had her own ideas and that led to a bad relationship. One day she met a guy The bastard, I naturally opposed them, and even used some of my own methods. But she was more stubborn than I thought, and she followed the **** and left." William spoke clearly.
"It wasn't until many years later that I found out that she followed the gangster here to find the so-called dream of making a fortune. Recently, I was invited to come here, and I also found out the whereabouts of my daughter. Unfortunately, my daughter and her husband died in a certain In the second conflict, her son was fostered with his brother, and I want to go see her son, my grandson, and ask him if he wants to come with me."
"But when I got to where they were to identify themselves, they hesitantly said that the child was missing two days ago, they didn't know where he went, maybe he was kidnapped, they also went to the police, but he disappeared here. The sheriff is basically impossible to find."
"But in my consultation, I learned that there is a big gang here, and their members have done robberies and kidnappings, so I wondered if there would be more hope if I went to them to find the child. But I forgot Where is this place, who are they, they don't teach the law and basic etiquette." William talked about his slightly stupid operation.
Maybe it was because he was concerned about his grandson's problems, John looked at William's calm face and thought.
"Mr. William, let's talk about the current situation first. Do you have enough money for the leader here who wants $10,000?"
"That's too much. My savings are only four thousand." William shook his head, indicating that he didn't have that much money.
"Let's go up and talk to him first. If it doesn't work, we'll use another method." John said after thinking for a while.
"What method?" William asked in confusion.
John discussed it with him in a low voice for a while.
William nodded from time to time.
The two walked out of the room, John said to the guard.
"We're going to talk to Mr. Andy."
The guard nodded, and then brought the two to the balcony on the second floor.
"Mr. William, did you sleep well last night?" Andy showed great respect to William.
"Well, it's okay." William replied peacefully.
"So, Mr. Inspector, how are you talking?" Andy looked at John.
"Mr. Andy, ten thousand dollars is too much, we can't afford it. But we can pay the ransom in another way." John expressed his thoughts.
"In what way?" Andy asked curiously.
"William, he will help you buy some properties in Saint Denis." John expressed his overwhelming thoughts.
"Industry? What are you kidding? I'm still number one in the bounty offered by the Saint Denis Police Department!" Andy sneered.
"It's very simple. You can use another identity, and you can get a sum of money from it every month. Although it won't be a lot, it will be effective for a long time. This is much better than robbing a house."
Andy heard some emotions, but said worriedly, "I don't have any of my subordinates who know these things."
"William will help you find a few people who can do these things." John looked at William.
"Then how can I trust them?" Andy asked.
"You can buy a manor outside the city and arrange where their family members work and live, so that they can rest assured to do it." John continued to say after seeing Andy a little moved.
"You use a fake identity, you don't need to come forward, Mr. William will help you deal with the negotiation and purchase of assets. Is that so?" John said and looked at William beside him.
"Yes, I can help you find a few suitable people, but I want to make it clear to you, Mr. Andy, that investment and industry are long-term interests, and its initial investment is very large, and it cannot immediately realize profits. How much depends on how much you invest.”
Andy thought for a while, then waved his subordinates back. Andy asked after the balcony was empty.
"Then how much do I need to feed this group of men?"
"How much do you spend each month?" William asked.
"I haven't calculated it, but it won't be less than $700. They all need to eat, and I'm only responsible for the money they eat. They will find other things themselves." Andy thought for a while and answered.
"It's about $20,000 to open two bars in Saint Denis. You and the Braithwaite family are in the bootleg business, which can save you money. Looking for a few professional people to manage the bar, you can manage the bar every month. Make a profit of about $800. It only takes three years or so to pay back and get two bars in Saint Denis. There is enough money every month to maintain your subordinates' meals." William said after calculating. arrive.
"You didn't lie to me?" Andy was very moved. If what he said was true, then he wouldn't have to worry about his subordinates' meal money.
"I must lie to you," William said.
"Very good, but I'll wait until my subordinates bring the child back." Andy agreed after thinking for a while.
"You found him?" William's tone was a little excited.
John was also taken aback when he heard this.
"Originally, it was just sent to monitor. If the child goes home, it would be better. If you bring it over, you can ask for a sum of money. The child went home last night, and I just asked my subordinates to bring him here. You can help me fix it. Two bars and I'll give him back to you."
"No! My men brought him back~www.NovelMTL.com~ Andy looked outside the manor and said to the two of them.
The two looked in that direction and saw four outlaws riding horses, one of whom had a half-year-old child tied behind him.
The two looked at each other.
"Don't worry, I ordered them not to be rough with this child worth three thousand dollars." Andy calmed William down.
"You guys are going to help me get the property in Saint Denis now, and then come back to pick up the child after it's done. He will stay here temporarily until then."
"I'll fix it for you in two days. But what about the money?" William looked at John and nodded, so William said to Andy.
"I'll give you a thousand cash first, and I'll bring it to you when it needs to be delivered. By the way, Mr. William, I'll let the two of you follow to protect you." Andy was also very cautious.
"Look for two who don't look like gangsters, or you'll be caught as soon as you enter the city." John suggested on the side.
"Of course, they look kind." Andy nodded.
"Do you want to meet that kid?" Andy asked.
"See you when I come back and take him away." William glanced at the child who was being held on his shoulders downstairs.
"As you like, rest assured that he will be taken care of again in the meantime." Andy comforted again.
"Then let me go first. The train from Saint Denis is waiting for no one." John patted William on the shoulder and said.
"Yeah." William nodded.
Andy also got up and took out a thousand cash from the room and handed it to William.
John took William out of the camp, and with him were two men with sturdy faces, who looked like guards.
When walking out of here, John looked around at the dark posts and the number of people.