n front of Carl's residence. His house was the biggest and most developed house

of taxes and rent from the memberd. These funds were meant to be utilized for the betterment of the community, ensuring its gro

community. Instead of faithfully submitting the collected funds for community development to the

o refuse paying their tax. Carl began to use ill means, to get the tax from them. He physically abuse

open the door, the previous ange

me in the meeting hall!" His cold comma

urned back to the house, anno

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oaching vehicles. That must be Carl--- she thought, as she sat up on the bed. Hearing

e took, echoed closer. The door swung open with force, and

ome, dear... How has your night been?" The question h

that?" Carl cocked his eyebrow, the s

his weapons. Retrieving brass knuckles, a sleek rifle, and a tiny, menacing axe, he left her alone in the room. In

mised to take care of her, was now controlled by demons. Now, the chilling aura that surrounded her husband-a man who let his po

ned up and waited for their boss. Their heart rac

teps was heard. Carl emerged, his presence commanding the attention

r, and the dim light seemed to flicker in response to the tension. Line up!" Carl's voice sliced through the s

sion, he began the interrogation. "Who betrayed us? Wh

s, the weight of Carl's displeas

uncomfortably under the tensi

Douglas were recruited. The trio were loyal henchmen of Carl, always honest whenever they went to collect tax and gave accou

had to question their loyalty. But t

betrayed us.?" Carl's voice lowered, an

ds of sweat forming on his forehead. His heart thum

d us?" Carl's voice increase

man stammered as he tried to defend his i

rs tightening the man's throat. "Think carefully, think. Our livelihoo

striking the man with the brass knuckles across his face. The

ir plea

with brutal force, blood streaming down the

oss his forehead, as he rec

Carl's face. He glared at

... Please," he begged, hi

leashing punches at him with the brass knuckles he

n, watching their boss unleash a ruthless side they had seen once before. Car

stopping him, as they were sure, that if the

ce, he abruptly pulled out a

ns on his face, making him look like a hot psycho, he moved on to t

" His expression remain

nshot echoed, the second man falling silent. As the lifeless body crumpled to the

in the air. "Did you betray me?" he dema

plea cut short as Carl's fist landed with merciless

hattered the almost barbaric scene. Ca

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n bed and ignoring the cries of physical abuse emanating from the meeting hall. H

volved. Still knowing how Carl would take it, if he sees her there. Thr

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of relief as Carl lowere

brow, curious. "You've got something to say

stood firm, almost regr

e stood face to face with the talle

ot right. If you carry on like this, you will end up killing eve

experienced than I am," Carl chuckled,

disappointedly, knowin

ggested, raising a gun to Oliver's head. Marshal and Douglas stood

rl urged, the air th

w to his stomach. He whimpered in pain and rolled on the floor. Carl pounced on him, bra

's battered fa

of working for me, huh? Answ

ised his rifle to Olive

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ase stop. It was me. Please, it was me who informed th

gripped

m Oliver's face. His ex

y?"