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Chapter 417: Crossroads.
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The days that followed the meeting with Jim Mathews were a mix of planning, execution and quiet observation. Justin was growing into his role in the underworld. He had developed a reputation not only as a sharp strategist but also as someone who could be trusted to deal with delicate matters with discretion. His growing influence is what put him in his position as it did not go unnoticed and one fateful evening, something happened that made it clear that he was standing at a crossroads that would define the rest of his life.

It was during a meeting in a dark, nondescript building on the edge of the city. The room was filled with smoke, a mix of cigars that are quite expensive and a feeling of danger lurked around. The people present in there were high profile figures from several criminal factions. Their voices were low and in murmurs as they discussed matters of great importance. Justin was sitting at the far end of the room with his usual position as an observer whenever he is in su
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