“Good evening, Ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for honouring my invitation on such short notice,” said Mamba. She was dressed formally in a navy pantsuit and her hair was held in a sleek bun.
“I know there’s only a handful of us here tonight but I believe that when the others begin to see the light, they too will join us,” she continued.
Jake looked around the room discreetly. There were only fourteen of them including Mamba. The group comprised eleven men and three women.
The meeting was being held in a textile warehouse owned by one of the attendees.
“As you already know, the Boogeyman has shown that he is only loyal to his pockets. Where does that leave the rest of us and our businesses?”
There were murmurs of agreement among the group. Jake remained quiet but listened intently and observed everyone’s body language.
“Some of you have continued to pay heavily for the Boogeyman’s protection and seemingly inexhaustible connections. Was
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