Chapter 83: Family and Relatives
Chapter 83: Family and Relatives
The smiles faded from the faces of the young crowd, replaced by a mix of complex emotions.
Some eyes burned with fury, others showed traces of pity, while many simply brimmed with curiosity. Everyone had different levels of involvement in the events leading up to this, shaping their stance, perspective, and thoughts about the impending execution.
Hiram stepped forward. "This is my fault. I need to apologize to everyone."
This time, Lance allowed him to speak uninterrupted.
Hiram explained the situation for those who weren’t entirely aware. As illegal immigrants, they had been hired for work but were refused wages and told to get lost under threat.
Lance had intervened by calling the manager on their behalf. However, the manager not only refused to negotiate but hurled insults over the phone. This led Lance to teach them a lesson.
The group decided to empty the warehouse of its liquor stock, which was successfully carried out. But one of their own, unwilling to stay loyal, took the money and ran.
Hearing this, even those initially skeptical about "executing someone for a mistake" began to lean toward Lance’s side. They realized the severity of the situation and the necessity of upholding order within their group.