"Bill, how's the situation with the Austrians gang?" Hardy asked.
Bill shook his head. "Not great. You asked me to make friends with the Austrians gang. This morning, I got a call from one of their leaders. He told me that the Austrians gang now knows about Mr. Sigel and Boss Fred's deaths. Plus, they were attacked last night. People are very down and worried now."
Worry was just right. When people's hearts are unsettled and the situation is tense, some untimely ambitions and ideas will be suppressed.
"Bill, call Alan Payne and tell him I want to talk to the Austrians gang leaders. You'll come with me later," Hardy said.
"Okay, boss."
Alan Payne, after being rescued by Bill last night, took a long time to recover at home. He slept fitfully, waking up several times in between. At around 8 a.m., he received Bill's call, informing him that Boss Hardy wanted to meet with the Austrians gang leaders.