Recruiting Members
Author: Paul_okito
last update2025-02-03 21:02:32

Andrew sat on the basketball court’s sidelines, in his orange prison uniform, a newspaper in hand.

The distant sound of sneakers squeaking against the concrete and the bounce of the ball felt as the other inmates played a heated game.

A smile tugged at the corner of his lips as he skimmed the headlines. His companies were recovering, stabilizing after his recent maneuvering from behind bars.

Even in prison, his influence remained unshaken, he was a silent king in the prison, and nothing happened without his approval indirectly.

A bulky young man approached, stopping just beside Andrew before leaning down to whisper in his ear.

“Boss, I got the info on everyone like you asked.”

Andrew lowered the newspaper slightly, his sharp gaze shifting to the side. "Good... uh..." He hesitated for a moment, trying to recall the young man’s name.

“Fredrick, sir,” the man answered quickly.

Andrew gave a curt nod, flipping the newspaper closed. “Right. Go on.”

Fredrick swiftly pulled out a foldergh,
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