Chapter 23: Deadline

“Mr. Shihiro was widely known for being a notorious loan shark and owner of the biggest lending institution in Capital Z. It was said that his triumph more likely came from many illegal activities and charging injustice high-interest rates to his debtors. He was also the leader of the biggest gang troupe in the city. In one snap of his fingers, debtors who can’t pay the interest will suffer losses of properties and worst their lives. It was said too, that known VIPs in our city paid a huge amount to him to get protection. Others hired his men for killings and for doing illegal business. People believed that Mr. Shihiro was the man behind the rampant killings and violence around the city. Our policemen remained watchers as high ranker officials were getting huge compensation from Mr. Shihiro.” The old butler of the house spoke in a daze while still in fear.