[Bonus chapter] Meeting in the Red Circle 2

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Bonus chapter for getting to 260 golden tickets!

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"I did take you as a man who could see potential," said Casimir. "And you are right on the mark with that: there is no other organization in our line of work growing faster than the Trident.

And who could have predicted it?

A ragtag alliance of estranged yakuza, mafia, and triad families banding together after the Monstering in a most meteoric rise. It is truly admirable how hardship can make the fellow man set aside differences and work together.

If I was an investing man such as yourself, I would place my credits in the Trident.

But of course, I should not lecture an experience investor like you."

"By all means, go ahead. I'm always in a learning mindset," said Aldrich. He kept his smile, but he could not hide the disgust welling up within him as Casimir talked about the Trident like they were some rags to riches story to be admired.