Demon's King

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Chapter 2 The Unchained King

Jerald lit a cigarette, blew smoke at Leo, and said arrogantly, "Leo, today is the launch event for Alice's foundation reorganization. I bet you don't know how much Alice hates hearing that bankrupt coward's name now. If she finds out you, this 'bastard,' snuck in here, what do you think her reaction will be?"

Chloe looked at Leo, frowning with some concern.

Although she'd been in Chicago all along, she'd heard some insider information.

Ever since Alice hooked up with the mafia, no one dared mention Luke's name anymore. It seemed to have become taboo in the entire high society.

A cold glint flashed in Leo's eyes as he said coldly, "Alice has certainly trained you into a loyal dog."

The two locked eyes.

In that instant.

The cold smile on Jerald's face froze immediately, and cold sweat broke out on his back.

Leo's gaze gave him the illusion that he could be devoured at any moment, making his hands and feet tremble.

One look that could decide life or death.

"How dare you insult Jerald? You're asking for death!"

Several of Jerald's followers, behind him, unaware of his condition, jumped up and shouted.

But Jerald, whose face had turned extremely ugly, stopped them, shifted his gaze elsewhere, and said bitterly, "You just wait."

"I'll give Alice some respect and won't stoop to your level, so I don't dirty the banquet carpet."

"When this is over, you'd better watch your back."

With that, he left with his people without looking back.

That look just now almost scared him to death...

Seeing them walk away.

The anger in Chloe's eyes faded a bit, replaced by worry.

"Leo, Jerald is nothing. He's just a Wall Street nouveau riche who latched onto Alice. But Alice, according to my dad, has the mafia backing her. Today's charity gala is actually the Romano family helping her launder and cash out Luke's last assets. Why offend her at a time like this?"

The Romano family.

The undisputed king of Chicago's underworld, with shocking wealth and complex networks.

Many members had infiltrated the state government, wielding tremendous power.

Just then, the originally brilliant crystal chandeliers in the hall suddenly dimmed, and several dazzling spotlights converged on the stage.

The crowd gradually quieted down.

The second son of the Romano family, Mario, wearing an expensive white custom-made tailcoat, walked onto the stage with Alice on his arm. She wore a black backless evening gown and looked radiant. He smiled as he walked up.

He pressed down lightly with one hand, his face full of arrogance and a superior expression as he said, "Today is the day Alice and I officially establish our strategic partnership. Thank you all for coming to support us. After tonight, everyone here is a friend of the Romano family."

A wave of flattering cheers and clinking glasses immediately rose from below the stage.

"That man is the second son of the Romano family, Mario."

Seeing this, Chloe pointed at the man and introduced him to Leo. "He's highly favored by the mafia godfather. I heard he's had his eye on Luke's fund for a long time. The two of them are in league with each other."

Leo's expression darkened.

Having been through countless battles, he had long been emotionally detached, but now he couldn't help but feel some killing intent toward Alice.

What kind of vicious woman could be seen as the light of Luke's life, someone Luke asked him to look after before dying, yet turn around and use Luke's legacy as her own stepping stone to climb higher?

Mario, on stage, seeing everyone raising their glasses and cheering, smiled broadly and continued.

"As everyone knows, the so-called charity fund established a few years ago has been in a state of suspension due to the 'accidental death' of the former director. Alice, with her kind heart, couldn't bear to see this huge sum of money lying dormant."

"So today, I want to announce something in front of everyone..."

At this point, Mario deliberately built suspense. When he felt the atmosphere was right, Mario announced loudly, "This massive fund will be officially merged into the Romano family's investment group tonight and completely reorganized!"

"We will use this money to build the largest luxury entertainment city in the entire state in Chicago's South Side!"

Today's gala was nothing more than a money laundering scheme he and Alice had created together.

This money.

Was the last drop of blood Alice had squeezed from Luke?

And now, the funds were being laundered, turning into a legitimate casino!

As soon as these words came out, the political and business elites below the stage raised their glasses, and flattering voices filled the air.

Everyone present was a prominent figure in Chicago.

They naturally had good judgment.

Who didn't know about the blood, tears, and dark secrets in that fund?

It's just that under the mafia's pressure, no one dared to say no. They just desperately flattered and tried to curry favor, hoping to get a piece of this huge pie.

Just then, under everyone's watchful eyes, Leo moved.

"The Romano family is absolutely disgusting!"

Instead of following protocol and staying below the stage, he strode forward directly onto the red carpet.

Leo suddenly grabbed the microphone from the side of the stage, his face cold and stern, his voice booming like thunder, "That charity fund was what Luke risked his life to protect. When did it become your dirty money for laundering and opening casinos?"

His voice was like thunder, instantly drowning out the noise at the scene, striking everyone's soul.

In that instant.

The entire banquet hall fell dead silent.

The celebrities all showed expressions of extreme shock.

"This is the Romano Group's launch event. Is this guy crazy, daring to publicly expose the mafia!"

"Does he have a death wish, daring to lift the lid on the Romano family's secrets? He's got some nerve!"

"Ignorant fool, today's gala is just a front for swallowing up the fund. Everyone knows it tacitly, and this hothead actually tears off the facade in public."

"He even dares to mention Luke, that bankrupt coward's name. Not even God can save him!"

Many powerful people who depended on the Romano family immediately pointed at Leo and cursed.

More people looked at him as if he were already a dead man.

In this territory, offending the Romano family meant only one thing: death.

Mario's face turned iron blue. He smashed the wine glass in his hand on the ground, his eyes full of killing intent, staring straight at Leo and roaring, "Who the hell do you think you are? Where are the security guards? How did they let someone like this in?"

As soon as he finished speaking.

"Mr. Romano, his name is Leo. He's a friend of that waste Luke!" Jerald had already jumped out obsequiously to identify him.

Earlier, he'd been scared into trembling by Leo's glance.

But he'd been unable to find an opportunity for revenge.

He didn't expect Leo to so quickly and recklessly go head-to-head with the mafia!

Jerald was delighted to see this happen!

Chloe, standing below the stage, immediately turned pale, trembling with despair. She hadn't expected Leo to dare publicly overturn the Romano family's secrets either.

The Romano family's terrifying power in Chicago was far beyond what ordinary people could imagine.

This was absolutely a dead end with no chance of survival!

"So he's a friend of that waste Luke."

Mario, hearing this, laughed menacingly, "What? Want to stand up for that coward who jumped off a building? Come to protect his assets?"

"I think you're looking for death!"

"Men! Beat him up!"

The surrounding doors slammed shut.

More than a dozen thugs in suits emerged from the shadows, drawing shiny blades and iron rods, slowly closing in on Leo.

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