Chapter 265
Chapter 265 Adrian Howler of the Grimwolf Crew
Darren struggled to rise from the floor.
In the dim light of the bar, he recognized Robin. "Is that you ... Robin?"
Robin flashed a cool smile, giving Darren a reassuring pat on the shoulder. "It's me. It's been a while.
"It's been seven years. You've become the bar manager-congrats."
Darren managed a bitter smile, his gaze drifting to Drew, still pinned under Robin's foot.
Caught in this tense situation, he hesitated, unsure how to continue talking to Robin.
"Robin, please let him go. I don't want you getting pulled into this mess right after you've come back." Drew had finally started to regain his composure, desperately attempting to push himself off the floor. Yet, escaping from beneath Robin's foot proved to be a monumental challenge.
"Who the hell do you think you are? Let me up!
"I'm with Adrian, the head of the Grimwolf Crew!
"You've crossed me, and you won't leave Dreamscape Bar alive!"
Robin ignored him, applying just a bit more pressure.Text © 2024 NôvelDrama.Org.
A blood-curdling scream pierced the air in the otherwise quiet bar.
Drew's ribs cracked under the intense force.
Robin turned back to Darren. "Before coming here, I assumed Dreamscape Bar had vanished.
"I never expected to find it still standing in Chinatown, or to see you again."
Drew writhed in pain, filled with fury.
Robin's casual demeanor infuriated him further, as if he was unconcerned about Drew or the Grimwolf Crew!
After all those years following Adrian, he had never endured such disgrace.
He found this a hard pill to swallow!
The Grimwolf Crew thugs quickly regained their senses and charged toward Robin, knives brandished.
"Robin, you need to get out! I'll handle this ... " Darren urged, his voice trembling with urgency.
Robin shrugged, looking unconcerned. "It's fine. Just a few clueless fools. A good beating will quiet them down."
As the Grimwolf thugs closed in, Robin kept chatting with Darren, effortlessly knocking out each attacker with a swift punch.
In mere moments, the bar floor was strewn with members of the Grimwolf Crew.
Drew continued to writhe in agony beneath Robin's foot.
Watching Robin's impressive skills, the once-cocky thugs felt their confidence rapidly evaporate.
Matthew and the others, who had been lurking in the back, were well aware of Robin's reputation.
Now, witnessing him take down Drew, they shouted, "D-Drew, call Mr. Howler!"
Robin released Drew and advanced toward Matthew. "Looks like your memory is a bit short!"
"Y-you'd better stay back!" Matthew stuttered, retreating into the crowd.
"I-I'm warning you, if Mr. Howler finds out you hurt his man, you'll be a dead man!"
Darren pulled at Robin's arm, speaking softly. "Robin, let's stop this here. Your sister and the others are okay. Just let it go."
"Let it go?" Drew clutched his chest in agony, gritting his teeth.
"You've done this to me, and I swear I'll make sure you lot are burried here!
"Dreamscape Bar is doomed! Prepare to go out of business!"
He gestured at a fallen thug on the ground. "Call Mr. Howler!"
Darren insisted, "Robin, you need to take these girls and leave. I'll manage things from here."
Robin remained silent, stepping deliberately toward Matthew.
Conrad stepped in front of Robin. "Robin, just go. I'll handle this."
Robin gave him a reassuring pat on the shoulder. "It's okay, Conrad!"
Then, he reached back into the crowd and yanked Matthew forward, delivering a crushing blow to his face.
Matthew screamed, blood spraying across his features as he collapsed to the ground.
The bar fell into a chilling silence as Drew hung up the phone.
Everyone understood that once Adrian arrived, chaos would inevitably ensue.
Grimwolf Crew had become a cancer in Terenova's Chinatown.
With the support of the Harlows, they had cultivated a legion of a thousand thugs over the years.
Behind the scenes, they colluded with law enforcement, engaging in a variety of illicit activities such as
drug trafficking, illegal gambling et
kidnapping, extortion, and even murder and arson. Their operations were marked by brutality and intimidation.
Anyone foolish enough to cross their path faced dire consequences.
The people around Robin cast sympathetic glances in his direction.
Brenda, visibly shaken, tugged at Robin's arm, urging, "Robin, we need to get out of here. You can't take on Adrian."
Robin offered a gentle smile in response. "It's alright, Brenda. If we don't settle this matter once and for all, you and Marrisa will never feel safe."
Alison, observing Robin's calmness,
snapped, "Do you honestly think that
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old woman will support you no matter what you do, and that you can just run rampant here?
"Are you even aware that your reckless actions could spell disaster for Brenda and Dreamscape Bar?
"You're saying you'll settle this matter completely? That's a bold claim!
"Is that woman your source of confidence?"
"Alison!" Brenda interjected, "How can you say that about Robin?"
Robin raised an eyebrow, intrigued by the intensity of Alison's outrage.
He couldn't grasp why she was so upset about the issue concerning Stephanie. Choosing to ignore her, he returned to reminiscing with Darren about the past. Alison, furious at being dismissed, shouted, "Robin, what are you trying to imply?
"Do you think acting like this will earn you my respect?
"Brenda, we should leave!"
Brenda shook her head. "No, I want to stay here with Robin ..."
"Leave? You think you can simply walk away after hitting one of Grimwolf Crew's men? You must be dreaming!"
At that moment, a man in his thirties, surrounded by a group of imposing thugs, strode into the bar.
This was Adrian, the notorious leader of the Grimwolf Crew.
Darren hesitated but stepped forward, summoning his courage. "Mr. Howler, we at Dreamscape Bar mishandled this situation; please allow me to explain." Adrian responded by kicking Darren, sending him crashing to the floor.
"What are you? Who do you think you are to explain anything?
"All I know is that my men from Grimwolf Crew were assaulted in Dreamscape Bar, and they won't leave here alive!"
Conrad stepped in front of Adrian,
his voice tcy. "Adrian, Robin was my comrade back in Fricana. Let's just say he could single-handedly take down a special forces unit without breaking a sweat."
A flicker of surprise crossed Adrian's face as he assessed Robin.
Conrad continued, "Drew forcibly dragged these two girls upstairs. One of them is Robin's sister...
"Adrian, if we pursue this matter, the consequences could be unpredictable.
"In that case, I won't stand idly by!"
Adrian's heart sank.
He locked eyes with Conrad, weighing his options.
Having spent eight years as a mercenary in Fricana, Conrad was as formidable as an entire enhanced battalion.
If Robin and Conrad decided to join forces, they could easily bring Chinatown to its knees.
Conrad wasn't exaggerating.
Adrian glanced again at Robin's cold, steadfast figure, feeling a surge of fear building within him.
Despite the Harlows being their support, challenging a killer of Robin's caliber was no small task for the Grimwolf Crew.
Even if the Harlows threw all their resources into the mix, Adrian understood he could soon find himself as nothing more than a ghost wandering the streets.
A wise person knows to avoid unnecessary trouble.
It would be best to retreat for now and figure out how to deal with Robin later.