CHAPTER 4
Affiliation with the mafia is neither political nor religious.
Over the years, the Mafia has gained money by engaging in a wide range of criminal operations. During Prohibition, mobsters traded in illegal drugs, prostitution, booze, and gambling, to name a few.
Families engage in a range of activities to help the Mafia achieve its primary financial objective. One of the most frequent and easiest is extortion. Extortion is the act of intimidating someone into making a financial contribution. Extortion tactics are used in mafia "protection rackets". The twist is that the crooks that pose a threat to the company are the Mafia members themselves.
Burglaries and muggings can occasionally bring in money, but the capos are aware that for their operations to be most profitable, they must be carried out on a larger scale. They do this by stealing trucks and loading them with complete loads of stolen items. In order to "misplace" crates and shipments that ultimately end up in the hands of the Mafioso, mafioso may pay off truck drivers or port personnel. Any equipment could be among the stolen goods. That's what Luther was planning to do, to take advantage of the secret trading.
"The Lopez family doesn't order packages, so maybe you're sending the wrong one, kid," the security guard said to a man who introduced himself as a delivery man.
"Isn't this the address of Marvic Gragera?"
"No, this is the Lopez family's mansion, and it looks like you've been snubbed, kid." The man shook his head, feeling sorry for the young delivery man.
"Is that so? It appears that I've been duped. I'll go ahead then," the young man said without looking at the entrance before exiting the gate.
They arrive at the expensive masquerade birthday celebration of Jin, the sole son of the Lopez family, posing as guests and the mask requirements allow the two of them to enter the party undetected while evading security.
"Easy," Kheed smirked with the success of getting inside, while Lucas positioned himself where he could see all of the guest's actions, ready to carry out the plan they devised.
The setting of the event screams wealth, demonstrating to the nobles the family's dominance. They won't be surprised because this family is extremely wealthy. The gathering is quiet and elegant, with many wealthy families and government officials in attendance. However, the family source of the alliance is not yet present.
"I haven't noticed the target here."
"The same here."
"It's best to arrive first than them, just like the plan," Lucas said, and the place erupted. When the young CEO of one of the Philippines' largest companies arrived, the previously full elegant place was replaced by the loud screams of women. Which was enhanced by his midnight blue tuxedo with notch lapels, which he paired with a renowned footwear company's limited-edition top-of-notch dusky black shoes. It's masked but you can still see the handsome man.
This is not often seen in gatherings, so everyone is delighted and eager to get their hands on the young CEO's palm.
" The power of Luther Devmon Cromwell," Kheed said, greeting Luther with the hidden lapel under the coat. "So, where are they?" is a reasonable question.
"That's where the goods are."
"How about the objective?"
"They haven't shown up."
"I'm not sure if you're gay, you're only looking for men," Kheed said, shaking his head at the young man who was looking for him.
" Watch your mouth. One more word, I'll crush it like meat"
The young man just shrugged and didn't seem to mind. He knew his friend wasn't gay; he just wanted to make fun of him. "There are many beautiful and sexy people here, but the ugly ones are the ones you're looking for," Kheed said as the young man turned away.
"Is everything ready?" Luther asked Lucas, who was standing nearby. "Everything is ready; we just have to wait."
After some time, a waiter approached the newly arrived young CEO and handed him a glass of wine. Many more people approached the young man, who welcomed them with open arms. After a few moments, there was another commotion. The crowded area was divided into sections. The entrance will see a group that the three are very familiar with. "They're right here."
One would think a famous personality had arrived because of the commotion. Even though he is not an actor, this is what the three have been waiting for.
The designated richest foreigner in the Philippines. It is none other than the Asano Group of Companies. This is also one of the things that some business owners are most afraid of colliding with for fear of their company collapsing and the spread that this family is known in their country as the Yakuza.
Yakuza are organized crime groups. Like all criminal gangs, they engage in a number of the same money-making activities. Yakuza are known for their involvement in illegal gambling and prostitution, as well as the lucrative trafficking of illegal items like drugs, weapons, and pornographic material.
Being a part of organized crime is not illegal in Japan, unlike the Mafia, therefore Yakuza don't hide their affiliation with the gang. In addition, they openly parade since they are so deeply ingrained in Japanese culture.
This is also the cause of increased fear in their organization. They are not afraid to commit crimes openly because they hold high government positions.
"It's time to get moving," said Lucas, who was quickly followed by the two others.
The young CEO created even more of a spectacle, which the women enjoyed, not expecting the entertaining attitude of the company's cold prince. It created tension because the person who organized the meeting was pleased to see one of the country's largest businesses, believing that it would be of great benefit to their company. "I'm glad you made it."
"My pleasure, the wine is nice," the young man said as he held out the slim glass in his hand.
The young man's words brought a smile to the old man's lips. "Well, what can you expect from a costly one? Hahaha," the young man says just smiling, not minding the old man's arrogance.
"They hide the goods in the basement," Lucas said, looking at his laptop and activating the Lugar system. "You have one minute to get there and five minutes to steal the items."
"Copy," Luther replied, and he began to act.
The Lopez family enthusiastically welcomed the Asano family and introduced them to the other guests.
The family was overjoyed thinking about the benefits, power, and protection they would receive after the party, especially since the young CEO of the country's largest exporter and the most powerful family attended. Everyone had a good time until the moment came when the secret trading between Lopez and Asano was about to begin...
"My lord, please excuse my intrusion, but I have important things to say," one of Lopez's men said.
"What's more important than talking with the royals?" old Lopez asked, raising his cup to the person in front of him. " by the way, have you prepared the goods? my guests are excited to see how wealthy my family is.
"That's the reason why I came in," the man explained, unable to look. " The goods were stolen"
"What?" exclaimed the old man, rushing to the spot where they had carefully placed the items.
"Where the fvck is it?!" yelled the old man, staring around the empty room.
" Mission accomplished," Lucas smirked as he looked at the man driving a large truck away with the stolen goods, none other than the CEO of Cromwell Enterprise.