Ray's power was terrifying beyond belief. Whatever he said, happened. Whoever he wanted dead, died.

Charlie forced himself to steady his nerves. He was the boss of an entire faction, after all—he still had some composure left to draw on.

"And who might you be, friend?" he said with a smile. "What brings you here? To show my respect, whatever you want today, it's on the house."

That was a massive favor to offer.

If Ray decided he wanted a whole pile of things... Charlie might genuinely go bro