“T-Thirty?” Lionel stammered, shocked by the number.
“Boss one of these costs around $40,000, if you can supply thirty of these per month… That’s $1,200,000.”
Leo and Ryker looked at the bar with bloodshot eyes, the bar in front of them was worth $40,000.
“Boss, I think it’s better if we sell this illegally at a slightly lower price. We will get more customers and it can’t be traced back to us.” Lionel said with a low tone.
“You do what you want, whether you want to do it illegally or legally. You guys can take 10% of the cut and divide it among yourselves based on merit.”
“This isn’t the only way your gang will be making money either, and inform me if anything happens.”
“The money will be handled only in cash obviously, and proceed how you have been doing.”
“Also, I don’t want any of you to overburden any of the family businesses you are charging money from. Otherwise, it will backfire on you and they are too poor anyway.”
“Just take what’s enough, don’t be greedy or it will be your downfall. Make sure to let everyone else know about that, am I clear?”
“Yes, boss.” Lionel nodded, as did the rest.
“Alright, here is another bar,” Noah said.
Placing the bar on the table, he said. “I will supply you every week for now, the schedule might change later.”
“You can start handling business with these two bars, either you mix them with other metals to reduce the 24 karat which isn’t good for jewellery as you know due to its soft property or you can sell them as they are.”
“You decide,” Noah shrugged, “As long as you aren’t losing money, do as you please.”
Lionel nodded.
“Alright boss, I will see the demand trend and I will supply based on that.”
Noah and the 3 leaders of the previous Ash Wolves conversed for about an hour.
“Ding.”
“Seems like they are here,” Noah said with a smile.
“Leo, go bring them here. Be respectful, but don’t show weakness.” Noah added.
“Yes, boss.”
“Proceed like I told you, understood?” Noah said faintly glancing at Lionel and Ryker.
Seeing them nodding in understanding, Noah just waited for Jackson and the others to arrive.
“Brother Noah! Meet my dad and my brother.” Jackson said, gesturing to the middle-aged man standing beside him.
The man’s eyes showed curiosity but it was also reserved not being rude.
Noah rose from the sofa, extending his hand to Jackson’s father with a calm, confident look. “Noah,” he introduced, his tone polite but firm not showing weakness.
Solomon took Noah’s hand, giving it a firm shake. “Solomon. Thank you for everything, Noah. Jackson told me what you did…”
Noah gave a slight nod, his eyes shifting briefly to Ryker, who was standing nearby with an uncomfortable expression.
“No need to thank me, Uncle Solomon. It’s all handled,” he said, gesturing to the seating area. “Please, let’s sit down. I believe there are a few details we should discuss.”
They all moved toward the sofas, tension quietly mounting as Solomon and his sons settled across from Noah and his group.
Jack, couldn’t keep his gaze from glaring daggers at Ryker. His hands clenched, his jaw set tight as if holding back words waiting to explode.
“You—” Jack growled, but Jackson calmed him down.
“Relax,” Jackson murmured, though his own eyes were sharp.
Solomon cleared his throat, changing the topic. “Alright, Noah. Jackson mentioned a… merging of sorts.”
“I’d like to understand the details better.”
“Of course,” Noah replied smoothly.
“The merging is quite simple, both groups will keep their original leadership, with you and Lionel as co-leaders.”
“However, both members of both parties will listen to the co-leaders. For example, a member of Lionel’s group will have to listen to you if you give an order. However, if you and Lionel disagree upon a matter, you have two options.”
“First option, one of you will be followed and he will take the blame for the consequences of that order, so if his call was the right one he will rewarded, and if it’s bad he will be punished.”
“Second option, you wait for my verdict on the matter. I advise for the second option, if I can’t be reached at a time then you stick with the first option.”
“I must say, both of you cannot and I mean cannot oppose each other on an option and decide to both do your own thing. One of you must follow the other person, and the other person will be either rewarded or punished based on his action in that scenario.”
Solomon nodded, he thoughtfully asked. “So, you mean both groups would listen to the co-leaders, but final authority comes back to you?”
“Yes.” Noah nodded.
“And, if we can’t reach you then we must come to an agreement on one option and the proposer of that option will be judged based on the results.” He continued.
“Precisely,” Noah confirmed, “Let’s say Lionel gives an order to your men. If it’s straightforward, they’ll follow it. But if it contradicts something you’ve directed, they’ll defer to me for clarification. Urgent matters, of course, will prioritize the senior leader present.”
Jack’s eyes narrowed. “And the co-leaders?” he asked. “How are we supposed to handle authority between us?”
“Good question,” Noah said with a slight nod. “You and Jackson would be secondary to Lionel and David, but in the absence of those two, you’ll hold authority over your respective men.”
“My goal is balance, not division. For example,” he continued, “Ryker will take responsibility if anything happens with his team, and the same goes for each of you.”
David leaned back, his gaze drifting to Lionel, who was listening attentively without so much as a hint of interruption.
“He tamed them,” David thought, with a mix of astonishment and surprise.
“Alright, Noah,” David said finally.
“I’m willing to go forward with this. I can see you know how to lead and keep order.” His gaze was calm and serious.
Noah nodded once, a faint smile of approval on his face. “Excellent.”
He shifted his attention to Ryker, who had been standing silently, head down. “Ryker, come over here,” Noah commanded, his tone colder than before.
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