He figured it out? He knows I did it?
After work, back in his rented apartment, William was still replaying that dangerous backward glance from Bruce.
The gang war had caused too much of a stir for Batman not to notice, but by all rights, he should have been busy gathering evidence against Harold these past few days.
William laced his fingers together and considered what special treatment he might receive if Batman learned that he had instigated this gang war.
He imagined being grabbed by the collar and dangled outside a skyscraper, ordered to stay away from gangs. Or something more extreme-having a leg broken outright...
William did not dare think any further. He had never intended to oppose Batman. Every move he made had avoided involving civilians as much as possible, but if that guy insisted on displaying an excessive need for control, then he would have to settle things with his "fists."
I need to prepare for both possibilities.
William scratched his head. He had never expected that one day he would be plotting how to deal with Batman like a Gotham villain.
Forget it. I'll find a chance to sound Bruce Wayne out.
With Alfred as a connection, getting in touch with Bruce would not be difficult for William. Besides, he already knew the man's true identity.
There's no reason not to meet him.
Having made up his mind, William cleared his thoughts and prepared to receive a guest.
Maroni had already handed him control of three districts in Gotham, and had even assigned him an assistant. Just moments ago, he had learned that this assistant was about to visit.
William intended to gradually eliminate the illegal businesses within his jurisdiction. As for how to accomplish that, he needed to have a proper discussion with this