Karina walked to the carriage, and Malone opened the door for her. However, Karina stopped and did not get in.
Karina looked at the cafe across the street. Malcolm was eating his lunch with a napkin tied around his neck. When he saw Karina looking at him, he gestured for her to go ahead.
Karina hesitated for a moment, but eventually, she walked over to the cafe. Malone wanted to follow her, but he was stopped by two muscular men outside the cafe. He was a little anxious, but Karina nodded at him, indicating that it was okay.
"What would you like to eat?" Malcolm cut off a piece of fried egg with a knife and said to the businesswoman sitting in front of him, "I recommend the coffee and tuna sandwiches here. They taste pretty good."
"Just like you."
"Those who know me well know that I don't like it when people reject my suggestions," Malcolm said to the waiter. "I'll have another serving of coffee, fried egg, and a tuna sandwich."
Karina smiled and did not dwell on this trivial matter. She looked around and said, "I've been in Nassau for so long, but I haven't really walked around the city. I didn't even know that there's a cafe here."
"I don't blame you. This cafe is usually closed, and it's only open when I'm here. Sitting here makes me feel like I'm back in a civilized society."
"If you were ten years younger, I might not be able to resist falling in love with you."
"I've known your father Feagan for a long time, but I never knew that he had such an outstanding daughter." Malcolm ate the fried egg and took a sip of coffee. "When you first appeared in front of me, I thought you were a scammer. But now, I believe that you are your father's daughter. Both of you have the same characteristics. As long as you set a goal, you will never give up."
"Maybe it's because life doesn't give us the right to give up," Karina said to the waiter who served her coffee.
"Are you still mad at me for what happened when you first came to the island?"
"Should I be mad?"
"Even in my position, I can't do whatever I want." Malcolm put down the fork in his hand and wiped his hands with a napkin. "To be more precise, it's precisely because I'm in this position that I can't do whatever I want. People only see that the black-market alliance is powerful now, but they don't know that it wasn't easy at the beginning. We have to deal with threats from all sides, not just from outside the alliance, but also from within. There are too many exchanges and compromises."
"I'm sorry. What does this have to do with me? I don't need anyone's pity anymore. I don't care how much effort you put into building this alliance, and I don't care how important it is to you. If you plan to play the emotional card with me today, then save it. I'm not as free as you are. I still have a lot of things to do. I'll take my leave first. "
Karina stood up after that.
"You don't even care about your own father?" Malcolm asked calmly.
Carina's body froze on the spot, and a trace of hatred flashed across her eyes. However, when she thought about what Laeli was doing, she forcefully suppressed her emotions. She turned around and tried to sound as normal as possible. "My father?"
"I'm sorry for what happened to your father. One of my uncles happens to be related to Count Slaughter, who imprisoned your father. Maybe I can help you ask him to let this matter go," Malcolm said, looking into Karina's eyes. Malcolm looked into Karina's eyes. "You want your father to be released from prison, right?"
"What's the price?"
"Let's leave Nassau. You should have earned some money from the Jackdaw's spices, right? Based on your and your father's capabilities, you should be able to start a new business with that amount of money to support your family."
Karina opened her mouth to say something, but Malcolm raised a finger. "This isn't a deal. I'm giving you one last chance on account of your father. I want this matter to be resolved peacefully. You should know very well that your little tricks won't last long. My patience is limited."
"What if I refuse?" Karina asked after a moment of silence.
Malcolm raised his eyebrows in surprise. "Maybe I've underestimated you. I always thought that you came to the island just to make money and save your father. But now, you've turned this matter into your career, haven't you? Unfortunately, you came at the wrong time. I've changed my mind, and I don't want to waste any more time with you. The time for games and reminiscing is over. If you don't leave now, something cruel will happen."
… …
Fifteen minutes later, Karina walked out of the cafe. Malone immediately went up to her. "How was it? Did he make things difficult for you?"
"Same old thing. Malcolm thinks I'm still a little girl, and he thinks that he can scare me away with threats. Don't worry about him. The Jackdaw should be back soon. Before that, we need to get things done. There's still some stock in the warehouse. I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you to make another trip, Uncle Malone."
The captain of the Gentle Breeze nodded. "I've already purchased the supplies. We can leave the harbor after dark."
"Good. Go and prepare for the voyage. I'm going to Smoked Fish Alley next. Let's part ways here," said Karina as she got into the carriage.
"Why don't we go together? The rest of the matter won't even take an afternoon. Smoked Fish Alley is one of the most chaotic places on the island. There are thieves and thugs everywhere. A young girl shouldn't be alone in a place like that, "Malone said with a frown.
"It's okay. I have friends there." Karina, on the other hand, had already closed the car door and left after saying, "Be careful, Uncle Malone."
"I should be the one saying that," said Malone helplessly as he watched the carriage disappear into the distance.
Half an hour later, the carriage stopped at the entrance of the alley. Karina hopped out of the carriage, and a few thugs squatting on the ground whistled at her. Although Karina appeared relaxed when she replied to Malone, she couldn't help but feel a little nervous. However, she had already withstood the pressure from Malcolm. There was no reason for her to be frightened by a few thugs here.
So, Carina took a deep breath and walked into the alley. However, not long after, she bumped into a group of kids who even spilled the squid juice in their hands on her. Carina was a little helpless. She took out a handkerchief and wiped it for a long time, but to no avail. At this time, she realized that the gangsters she met at the entrance of the alley were actually following her.
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