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2024-10-29 19:42:56"I'll go get the car." Roderick said as he stepped out of the office and went straight to the garage to bring the car around.
Marcellus gulped down the rest of his whiskey before placing the cup on the table and began to walk towards the exit door. "Make sure you return with good news, Marcellus!" Herbert ordered as Marcellus exited the office. The rest of the family members also left the office except Herbert, Oswald, and Lucas. Herbert asked Oswald to stay behind because they still had more issues to discuss, while Lucas was still in the office because he had no idea what to do now. "Don't you have somewhere to be?" Oswald questioned. "Have you delivered the crates to the Moretti's family?" He asked. "Uh...no, not yet." Lucas stuttered. "Well, go. They need the beers for the celebration tomorrow. Ask Digby to give you two fill crates of our finest beers and Whiskey, then you board a cab that would take you straight to their mansion. Deliver the crates, get the payment, and get the hell out of there." Oswald declared. "All right. But won't I got arrested if I cross paths with the cops?" Lucas questioned. "Don't worry, the police won't bother you. Just do what you're told and get back here, alright?" Oswald responded and Lucas nodded before stepping out of the office. With Lucas now gone, Oswald let out a sigh as he shifted his gaze towards Herbert. "So, what is it you wanted to discuss with me?" Oswald inquired as he lights a new cigarette and took a puff. "Oswald, you might not be the oldest child but I find you more intelligent and capable than the rest of them that's why I mostly discuss business matters with you. Well, there's been a little problem with our whiskey and cigarettes import lately." Herbert informed in a hushed tone. "Really? What type of trouble?" Oswald inquired. "For the past two weeks our shipment is yet to arrive. It's obviously the doings of the Gambino, they are the one hindering it from coming into England." Herbert replied. "Gambino, eh? Didn't know they still existed. It's been a while I heard that name." Oswald commented with a slight look of surprise as he blew out smoke from his mouth. "They have been quiet for a while, but now that their old leader is dead and a new leader has been chosing they are beginning to crawl out of the shadows and interfere with our business." Hebert bellowed audibly. "The Gambino has been our rivals for many years. However, after you and their previous leader signed a treaty there has been peace and each leaders has been respecting each other's territories and decisions. Why then are they interfering with our business now?" Oswald enunciated while rubbing his chin. "We signed a peaceful agreement with their previous leader and not the new leader. The agreement we signed years ago means nothing to him and he is now doing things his way." Herbert spoke. "Well, what the hell does he want? Why is he hindering our shipment from coming in?" Oswald muttered while rubbing his chin. "I don't know, maybe he wants his own shipment to get in first, that way he would be the fist to distribute and we would be left with nothing when ours finally arrives." Herbert assumed. "Or maybe he's trying to send a message." Oswald spoke up. "A message? What message?" Herbert blurted out. "He probably wants to show us he's powerful enough to interfere with our goods importation, that way we would respect him and never go up against him. It's either that or he's trying to take over our territory, and the first step is to take over our pubs. If there's no whiskey and beer to supply there will be no pub." Oswald said. "Who does he thinks he is? Does he know who I am? I am Herbert Blackwood! A man who fought bravely for his country during the war! A man who singlehandedly make a whole state bow before him. He is making a mistake by messing with me!" Herbert voiced out in anger. "Don't do anything based off on your anger, father, or we will all regret it. We aren't sure about anything yet, let's just keep investigating before making a final decision. Alright?" Oswald said. "Fine. I'll lie low for now, but if the shipment doesn't arrive in England in one week I won't just force him to release it, I'll also hijack one of his delivery and make it mine. If it later leads to a civil war then I'm ready." Herbert spoke through gritted teeth, and his blood boiling in anger. "All right, then. With that being said I should be on my way. I have to go see how the pub and hotel is doing." Oswald stood up from the couch and exited the office. Somewhere else. Lucas could be seen walking through the street with two crates held in both hands. The street was filled with people walking here and there, but anyone that caught sight of Lucas quickly went and hide. People kept moving to the sides of the street with fear written all over their faces as Lucas walked forward. Lucas noticed what was happening and he felt uncomfortable. "They are all afraid of me?" Lucas pondered while glancing at the frightful faces of the people around. The Blackwood family is a notorious gang in England. Everyone fears the members of the family because of how dangerous they were, and now that Lucas was now Edwin he was feared by all. "In the memories of Edwin there was never a time I saw him hurt someone or treated someone badly,and yet everyone is still afraid of him. It could be because he's apart of the family. No matter how kind you might be, as long as your last name is Blackwood you shall be feared by all." Lucas mused as he walked into the premisses of the mansion where he was asked to deliver the crates.
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"That was a long time ago,” Herbert interrupted, his deep, gravelly voice filling the room with an authority that silenced everyone. “The Hardcastles have likely strengthened their resources over the years. We can’t afford to act without caution.” Oswald’s jaw clenched, but he nodded. “Then let’s vote, Father. Those who want to make them pay, raise your hands.” He lifted his right hand, his eyes scanning the room as he waited to see who would stand with him.The room fell silent after he said those words, and everyone sat there with looks of contemplation on their faces.Oswald stood there, glancing around to see if anyone would lift their hands, but so far all hands were still down.A few moments later, a hand was raised, causing everyone to shift their gaze to the side and saw Edwin raising his hand above his head. Marcellus's expression darkened as he glared at Edwin. He would have loved to scold him and make him put his hand down, but after remembering the words of Herbert Blackw
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Edwin yawned deeply, his hand rising sluggishly to cover his mouth as he stumbled out of bed. Each movement seemed to cost him a great deal of effort, his entire demeanor heavy with exhaustion. “I’ll be there shortly,” he muttered, his voice barely rising above a whisper, as if even speaking was too much to ask of him at this hour.Bridget watched him closely, her expression softening with worry. She tilted her head slightly, studying his face, the creases of concern deepening around her eyes. “Is everything alright, Edwin?” she asked gently, her tone as delicate as her gaze.“Why do you ask?” he replied, a note of irritation slipping into his voice as he cast a sidelong glance at her, his brows furrowing.“You seem… a bit off,” she continued, choosing her words carefully. “Stressed, maybe even troubled. It’s as if something heavy is weighing on your mind,” she observed, her eyes searching his face for any hint of what might be wrong.“I’m fine. Don’t worry about it,” he replied short
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Oswald took a slow drag from his cigarette, eyes narrowing with a calculating glint. “Weapons delivery, eh?” he mused, turning his gaze toward Edwin. A dark, determined spark lit up his expression. “What do you say, Edwin? Up for a little robbery?” His voice held a cold, calculated edge.Edwin hesitated, meeting his brother’s intense gaze. The question hung in the air, heavy with the unspoken promises of violence and revenge.“What exactly do you mean by ‘robbery’?” Edwin finally inquired, his voice low and cautious after a tense moment of silence.“I want you to help me intercept and steal the weapons crates being shipped to the Gambinos,” Oswald replied, smoke curling out of his mouth as he spoke.Hearing Oswald’s plan, Edwin’s eyes widened in shock. “What?!”“Lower your voice, damn it!” Oswald snapped, his eyes flashing. Edwin quickly lowered his voice, his shock barely concealed.“What do you mean, help you steal the shipment?” Edwin asked in a hushed tone, his brow furrowed with
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"And what exactly is that?" A deep voice cut through their conversation, causing both men to turn. Their father, Herbert Blackwood, approached with a sharp, probing gaze that demanded answers.Oswald instinctively took a step back as Herbert drew closer."Father," he muttered, his eyes meeting Herbert’s before shifting to Marcellus and Roderick, who stood just behind their father.Herbert’s gaze hardened as he looked at Oswald. "What are you trying to teach your brother? That he should be soft? He’s not a kid anymore, for crying out loud—he's an adult now! He needs to get his hands dirty because that's what the Blackwood family is about!" Herbert spat out the words, his tone cold. "I was a fool to listen to you and keep him confined to the legal business. From now on, he’ll be involved in both the legal and illegal sides of our work." His voice was final, each word punctuated with simmering anger.Oswald didn’t flinch. "I wasn't telling him to be soft, Father. I was saying he has a ch
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Roderick’s lips twisted into a cruel smile as he yanked Maguire’s head back by the hair. "I see. Then I guess killing you and burning this place to the ground will send Santino a nice message—don’t ever mess with the Blackwoods."He turned toward Edwin, who stood silently by the door, eyes fixed on the scene before him."Here, Edwin," Roderick said, extending the blood-soaked dagger toward his brother. "Take this. Finish the job."His voice was cold, devoid of emotion, as if he were asking Edwin to perform a menial chore rather than take a life.Edwin swallowed hard, his throat dry as his brother’s words echoed in his mind. Cold sweat trickled down his face, and he remained frozen, his heart pounding in his chest."What’s the matter, Edwin? Don’t tell me you can’t do it?" Roderick’s tone was laced with contempt as he stared at Edwin, who stood several meters away. "This man just tried to kill us. He’s our enemy, and he deserves to die. So stop being such a coward and take care of him!
