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Chapter 228 Withdrawing from the High Table

“We’ll set off from the Mohabi Desert in the middle of the night,” Toreto said, discussing the detailed plan with his brothers.

Vince asked curiously, "Isn't Mia going?"

“She’s not going.” Torreto shook his head firmly. “The police are cracking down too hard right now. This operation is too risky. I can’t let her participate.”

Vince had no objection. Although Mei Yangyang liked Xi Yangyang, Fei Yangyang still had to protect Mei Yangyang.

When everyone discussed the plan, Mia was excluded, and Brian had no chance of participating either.

However, seeing them gathered together, Brian vaguely sensed something was amiss. He looked at Mia sitting on the steps beside him and asked, "Are Dom and the others discussing how to win the Speed ​​Race?"

Mia looked somewhat melancholy. She wanted to go too, but her brother wouldn't allow it.

"Probably. Dom lost to Johnny and his team last year, so he's probably looking to get his revenge this time."

“Johnny and his crew probably don’t have the guts to compete.” Brian pointed to the GTR in the desert. “Where Old Pigeon is, Johnny and his crew have to keep their heads down.”

"Old Pigeon?" This wasn't the first time Mia had heard that nickname. "Why do you call your boss Pigeon?"

“His nickname is Luca the Pigeon,” Brian said with a laugh. “Everyone around him calls him Old Pigeon.”

Brian briefly explained the origin of Luca's nickname and his stories about peace. Although he didn't reveal too much, it still surprised Mia, who probably hadn't expected that the young man was actually a peace ambassador.

"So you've been following your boss around everywhere, defending peace?"

“Sometimes I drive for him,” Brian said modestly. He didn’t think he could be of much help in terms of combat skills, but he could be of great help when it came to cars.

At that moment, Brian suddenly noticed Jack, who was acting suspiciously in the crowd.

The police are here?

Brian's expression changed slightly. He looked at the GTR that was still racing on the track and wondered if this was Old Pigeon's arrangement.

He knew that Jack and Old Pigeon had some connection.
Old Ge finally decided to take action, and with the help of the police.

We haven't even managed to gather any useful intelligence yet.

Instinctively, Brian looked at the girl beside him, and his heart clenched.

I hope something bad has happened to Mia too.

After that date, he and Mia had already slept together. Once people develop feelings for each other, they are prone to making emotional decisions.

The soft-hearted Brian thought for a moment and then reminded him, "Does your brother have any side jobs?"

Why do you ask that?

“The money he spent on modifying his car wouldn’t be enough to cover his expenses by repairing cars and selling parts,” Brian said, then added, “I was just curious.”

Mia would never reveal those illegal activities. "He can earn a lot of money from participating in competitions. That money is enough for him to modify cars. Besides, your boss is a liar. Give him a big business deal. He's made quite a bit of money from that."

Seeing that Mia was still arguing, Brian got a little anxious. When Old Pigeon makes his move, who among you can withstand it?

No, I must keep an eye on Torreto and his group during this time, and I absolutely cannot let them make a move again.

Before the finish line.

The black GTR charged ahead, its rear end swerving as it came to a stop sideways in front of the crowd.

Luca stepped out of the car amidst cheers from the crowd. Holding onto the car door, he said to Gisele, who was getting out of the car at the other end, "Are you satisfied with this speed?"

Gisele smiled and said, "I'm very pleased with how you drive with one hand. It's very cool."

She stepped forward, wrapped her arms around Luca's neck, and kissed him.

"Remember to contact me tonight, I'm number one."

Gisele blinked, gave a charming smile, and turned to leave.

Luca stared at her slender back, his lips curving slightly upwards.

[Bond: Familiarity]

Giselle was one of the few people who knew Braga's true identity, and she was also his intelligence master. Giselle knew the drug trafficking route across the United States and Mexico like the back of her hand.

She possessed a wealth of intelligence, and in the original storyline, she was the one who provided Torreto and Brian with some information—such as Braga's hiding place in Mexico.

The reason she revealed this information was because Toretto had saved her life, specifically from Braga, and Gisele betrayed her boss to repay that favor. Once Gisele was dealt with, taking down the drug lord Braga wouldn't be difficult.

And now they're hoping she'll just betray them.
"Familiarity alone is not enough."

Luca smiled. He still needed to use his charm to his advantage. If this trick worked, there would be no need for any other way to turn Giselle against him.

But that's assuming she's sensible; otherwise...
Luca's gaze quickly returned to calm as he drove to the nearby rest area.

El had been waiting here for a long time, accompanied by the female warrior Black Mamba.

"Pigeon, I've found the person for you. Whether you can learn White Eyebrows's ultimate technique depends on yourself."

El introduced the two to each other, and then left alone.

Beatrice looked at Luca with a somewhat unfamiliar gaze; their brief encounter in New York years ago had not left a deep impression on her.

Years have passed, and Luca's aura has become increasingly profound. Beatrice vaguely sensed a similar aura about him—just like Bill, who had long been issuing orders to kill. These assassin leaders did not have much reverence for life.

"You want to learn Master White Eyebrows' martial arts from me?" Beatrice asked curiously. "Why me? El knows them too, and she can teach you as well."

Luca laughed and said, "You're better than El."

Beatrice: SSR

[Resurrection: When you are shot in the brain, no matter how severe the brain injury, you will not die, but will be forced into a coma and wake up after a period of time (the coma time depends on the injury, but will not exceed 5 years)]

[Learning Requirements: Bond level must be close friend or higher; 100 skill fragments required]

[Yellow Battle Robe: When you wear a yellow bodysuit, your combat power increases by 20%, and your evasion increases by 20%]

[Learning Requirements: Bond level must be close friend or higher; 80 skill fragments required]

[Bai Mei's direct lineage: After learning this skill, you will automatically master all of Bai Mei Daoist's unique skills, including but not limited to Inch Punch, Five Thunder Piercing Heart Palm, etc.]

[Blood Deficiency Requirements: Bond level must be at least Partner level; Requires 300 Skill Fragments]

The other two skills are [Blood for Blood], a revenge skill that boosts combat power, similar to Night Demon's pursuit skill, with an extremely powerful bonus that can stack. As for [Maternal Radiance], Luca skips it entirely; he's not female and can't get pregnant, so he doesn't need it.

What Luca is most interested in are "Resurrection" and "The Successor of White Eyebrows". After learning the former, he will no longer be afraid of being shot in the head. At worst, he will be in a coma for a few years, and at the latest, he will wake up in five years.

This is a life-saving skill. Combined with Torreto's "Undying Family," Luca also wants to portray himself as invincible.

The skill "White Eyebrows' Successor" has rather demanding learning conditions; the bond with a partner is too difficult to establish, and Beatrice already has someone she loves.

Luca didn't intend to learn this skill directly. He could simply have Beatrice teach him. Even without the system, he could master the Five Thunderbolts Heart-Piercing Palm.

Luca desperately wanted to learn this incredibly powerful palm technique.

At that moment, Beatrice shook her head and said, "I'm sorry, I can't teach you anything right now."

Luca countered, "Then why are you staying here? Before El introduced me to you, she should have told you my thoughts."

Beatrice hesitated. The only reason she came to see Luca was because of his status as a mafia boss, who could help her deal with Bill, or at least keep Bill from finding her.

If we could get their protection and be completely free from Bill's harassment and trouble, that would be even better.

“Tell me your conditions,” Luca said with a smile. “Whether it’s money or something else, we can talk about it. I will give you a satisfactory apprenticeship fee.”

"I don't need the money."

Beatrice hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Does your Mafia also have a seat at the High Table? If I want to withdraw from the High Table, what price will I have to pay?"

Luca narrowed his eyes.

By the way, after the Deadly Viper organization infiltrated, it became part of the High Table and was under its jurisdiction.

If the Goddess of War wants to retire, it will probably be much more difficult than in the original storyline.

It's not just Bill who will cause her trouble.

Luca had almost forgotten about this, and couldn't help but think that Beatrice's troubles were more difficult than he had imagined.

Luca wasn't sure if he could save this mother who had given up everything for her child.

(End of this chapter)