"Because the Upper East Side is now our territory."
"Haha. Why should I follow your advice, or are you threatening me?"
The smile disappeared from Wang's face. As a mafia boss, he wouldn't easily compromise. It's not a matter of strength, but of reputation. If he compromises, it means he's afraid of Johnny, and his influence in the dark world would weaken.
Crime syndicates aren't games between nations; the suited thugs don't worship God but the weapons in their hands.
"I just hope we can have peace!" I picked up the teacup, drinking the unfamiliar green tea. The taste was unique, lacking the sweetness of black tea, allowing one to appreciate the true aroma of the plant.
It clears the mind, that bitterness, just like life—complex and memorable.
"Peace? Peace requires both sides to have the same level of force. Do you qualify?"
Wang laughed again. The Johnny Clan was just a small regional gang, unlike the Triad. It's an international organization.