Chapter 123 I will honor you as my father
Upon hearing Wayne's words, Raphael's breathing became rapid.
Ever since Wayne found him yesterday, he immediately sprang into action and began making all sorts of preparations.
I just didn't expect the opportunity Wayne mentioned to arrive so quickly.
It only took one day.
Thinking of the rosy future Wayne described, the fierce competition within the organization, and G's frenzied expansion, Raphael took a deep breath and humbly bowed his head, saying:
"Yes, Godfather Wayne, I'm ready..."
"Since your heart-to-heart talk with me, I have contacted the brothers outside the prison. The organization has initially established a tactical squad in Seattle, and we also have enough peripheral mercenaries. I think this force may be sufficient..."
"All I need now is an address..."
After saying that, Raphael looked at Wayne somewhat nervously.
He wondered if making specific requests would be excessive and displease the warden in front of him.
Wayne remained calm and slowly said:
"Raphael, what I'm going to give you is far more than just an address. I'm going to give you a warehouse full of enhancement agents, a cargo ship containing the Jose Gang's transaction records, a Jose Gang's sales network, and a road to the top of G."
Raphael's eyes widened, and he swallowed hard.
Originally, all he hoped for was a stronghold for the remnants of Jose's gang.
But he never expected that what Wayne was going to give him would far exceed his expectations!
"Oh... God... Jesus Christ... Sir, to me, you are the saint who redeemed me, the saint who reached out to me from the summit of heaven..."
Raphael took a deep breath, his heart pounding with excitement, and he yanked open his collar, speaking to Wayne in a trembling voice.
At that moment, Raphael even felt an urge to cry.
Only he himself knew just how difficult it was for a low-level leader in a Latino gang to advance further.
That's not something you can get by sacrificing your life.
There are plenty of reckless people out there, many of whom have already died from heavy metal poisoning at the hands of police or their colleagues.
To climb up the underworld, besides being ruthless and fearless, you also need the support of a powerful figure and a chance to reach the top.
Wayne remained calm and slowly said:
"You know, Raphael, all I need is your respect."
Raphael quickly grabbed Wayne's hand, kissed the back of his hand, then pressed his forehead against Wayne's hand, closed his eyes, and said in a deep voice:
"I will honor you as my father, Godfather Wayne."
Wayne then lowered his voice and told Raphael two addresses.
After hearing just the first address, Raphael knew that this was definitely the real José gang stronghold.
The location of this address was within the area of the Jose gang's stronghold that he had his men investigate.
He had been unable to pinpoint the exact location of the warehouse until now, but everything was now clear.
Wayne continued:
"Raphael, there are still some girls being held captive on that ship. I will not allow your men to touch a single hair on their heads, or you will suffer my curse forever, just like José."
Raphael said respectfully:
"I understand, sir. Unlike us shameless scoundrels blinded by money, protecting those girls is your true purpose. You are a true champion of justice."
"That's one of the reasons why I respect you so much."
"I swear on my own life and on my sister Martina, my men will not touch those girls in the slightest."
"Please allow me to leave temporarily to make a few phone calls."
Raphael then said goodbye to Wayne, got up, and strode back to his cell.
He closed the cell door, quickly removed a leg from the metal bunk bed, poured out a cell phone from the hollow leg, and then dialed a number.
"Boss?" A deep voice came from the other end of the phone. "I was just about to call you. The company's higher-ups sent several Colombian mercenaries from Mexico, saying they'll be completely under your command..."
"However, judging from Mr. H's tone, he seems somewhat dissatisfied with you. He said that if you fail to achieve the expected results you promised, the company will dismiss you..."
The so-called "dismissal" is actually physical destruction.
G does not support idlers.
Raphael took a deep breath, smiled, and quickly said:
"Miguel, I need you to divide your men into two groups and immediately head to these two locations I mentioned..."
"You will personally lead the group heading to the dock. Do not touch the girls locked on the ship. Once you find the mainframe, evacuate immediately."
"As for the warehouse, seal it up on the spot after you find the items, and we'll talk about it when I get out."
Miguel was his confidant for many years, and their friendship, which had been based on saving each other's lives, was more like that of brothers without blood ties. Therefore, Raphael trusted Miguel completely.
Upon hearing Raphael's words, Miguel asked curiously:
"A girl? One of the goods sold by the Jose gang? Boss, perhaps it would be better to silence her..."