Chapter 118

"Alex!" Jasmine yelled commandingly. "Turn yourself in to them and follow them to meet Russo. Ask for forgiveness. Don't drag us into your problems!"

"Yes, Alex, if you want to die, go to hell alone. You must face the consequences for what you've done to the Russo family," Ethan continued.

"He's right. We have nothing to do with your mess," another voice added.

Alex turned his cold eyes to Joe's right-hand man, Roger, who was smiling wickedly down at him. He stepped forward, his grin growing wider.

"Are you scared now? You can start by kneeling and begging." He could feel the people in the hall starting to support him, their murmurs of agreement making him feel more powerful.

"Go beg for forgiveness!" Jasmine yelled again.

"Just take him away!" Ethan shouted.

"I have given you mercy," Alex whispered to Roger, his voice colder than ever. "Yet, you chose not to hear me out."

"We are the ones showing mercy," Roger sneered. "If you don't follow us, everyone here will be punished by Jack R