Chapter 273


    The loading and unloading at the dock were done by machines, but there were


    also some carriers nearby who help with moving valuable goods or keeping an eye on them.


    The people Austin hired were from the cargopany, and they were mostlyzy bums who hung


    around the pier and would do anything for


    money.


    Before even entering the pier, two groups could be seen confronting each


    other from afar. The opposing group was likely the


    workers of the carryingpany, shirtless with tattoos, holding wooden sticks, and having a l–don’t–


    care attitude with menacing looks.


    Jonathan’s crew was obviously much moreposed, fit, and cold.


    Three people were lying on the ground, seemingly from the carryingpany.


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    As the car stopped, Jonathan asked Estelle to wait in the car, and he stepped out.


    Mird and Brooks were present, and as they saw Jonathan, they stepped


    forward and simultaneously greeted him, “Mr. Lamont!”


    Jonathan


    approached them with a cold and handsome look on his face. The whole confrontation scene instantly


    turned tenser. He spoke in a heavy voice, “Which one of you is Xavier?”


    A tall man with a casual dress sense and sharp eyes stepped up from


    the crowd and said in a hoarse voice, “That’s me!”


    Jonathan looked at him coldly, “If you don’t want yourpany to disappear, don’t be the first to make


    a reckless move!”


    Xavier, with a stubble on his chin and a scar at the corner of his eye that made him seem


    fierce, replied, “Mr. Lamont of the Lamont Group, I’ve heard so much about you! I


    know your capability and position in J City. I don’t want to offend you, but Austin has helped me before,


    and I have to repay him. Brotherhoodes first in the gang world!“!


    He nced at the people lying on the ground, “I made the trouble for Mr.


    Lamont first, and I ept the punishment for my


    brothers. But please, Mr. Lamont, give me a break. I promised Austin that I’d get his


    goods on shore. Once they’re on shore and leave the pier, you can do whatever you want, you can eve


    n destroy them. It won’t be my concern anymore!”


    Jonathan’s face remained expressionless, showing


    neither joy nor anger, “And what if I don’t give you that chance?”


    With a casualugh, Xavier took out a long knife from behind his waist and said, “Well, there’s no


    choice then. The toughest one gets to call the


    shots!”


    Mird asked without emotion, “Is Austin worth sacrificing all your brothers for?”


    “No!” Xavier scoffed, “But that’s the


    rule of the underworld. I owe him a favor, and I promised I would repay it, so I must do this!”


    Mird’s expression got even grimmer, “I hope Austin will at least cover your funeral expenses when th


    e timees!”


    After saying that, Mird signaled to the people around him, and Xavier’s crew took out their


    wooden sticks as well.


    Just when the tension was about to snap, a gentle voice came from behind the crowd, “Uncle!”


    Everyone turned to an unfamiliar girl who hade with Jonathan, and they quickly parted to let her th


    rough.


    Jonathan frowned and ordered, “Get back in the car!”


    Instead of responding to Jonathan, Estelle turned her eyes on Xavier, “Do you guys really have to fight


    to the death for something so trivial?”


    The moment Xavier saw Estelle, his eyes widened, and he froze.


    “Listen to me, go back to the car and wait for me,” Jonathan held her hand.


    Estelle shifted her gaze to Jonathan, “If you guys have to fight, can I at least stay and watch the show


    ?”


    Jonathan furrowed his eyebrows, his voice deepened, “Don’t make a fuss, behave!”


    She didn’t respond, but just looked at Xavier across from them.