Maurice Singleton was an old and cunning man; thus, without Yusuf Zuck's instruction, he had already made corresponding arrangements.
He was also aware that he was playing with fire with Yusuf Zuck and that one careless move could burn himself, and since Yusuf Zuck didn't want others to know his identity, the only way to ensure that those who knew Yusuf Zuck's identity would be forever silenced was to have them swim with the sharks.
All who had seen or knew Yusuf Zuck's true identity were dead; hence, when others tried to investigate the true identity of Angel, they could only start with him. And in the end, if he disappeared mysteriously while with Yusuf Zuck, Mr. Angel would forever remain an enigma.
Moreover, during this time, he also began to deal with the properties in Juárez, selling off some fixed assets at low prices and transferring some of the unsavory businesses to others.
He wanted to completely retire from the business.