Marco didn't understand what was really happening.Tony and Erick knew each other? How was that possible? And why did Erick seem respectful towards Tony?But above all, what bothered him the most was the way Tony looked at him.Tony's gaze was like that of a victor towards an opponent he just defeated in the ring."What are you doing, Erick? Quickly, order your troops to beat the hell out of this bastard! Don't you see that my right hand is like this now?!" Marco half shouted.He said it while pointing to his right hand, trying to make Erick understand that what Tony had done to him was really that bad.Erick immediately glanced at Marco's right hand, his face becoming even more troubled. But he still didn't give any orders to his soldiers.And when Erick's and Marco's eyes met, Marco found his cousin looking angry. Not at Tony, but at him.That was completely understandable. As a captain in the army, Erick certainly didn't like being ordered around by Marco, who was just a civilian,

Tony rushed into the patient room where Jade was being hospitalized.Once he inside the room, he saw Jade gasping for breath, while her eyes remained closed.The electrocardiogram on the bedside table continued its worrying 'beep' sound."Jade, what's happening?" Tony asked after standing beside the patient's bed.Of course, he knew Jade wouldn't answer. Now, with a panicked expression, he checked his wife's condition as far as he could.Unfortunately, he was not a nurse nor a doctor, so he didn't know exactly what to do in such a situation.So, he pressed the emergency button on the bed. He hoped a nurse or someone would quickly come to the room.While waiting for the person to arrive, Tony checked his wife's condition again, trying anything he could to stop her gasping."It seems she's having trouble breathing. But why? Shouldn't she have passed the critical stage?" Tony wondered.He remembered Carol saying earlier that Jade's condition was safe, that Jade only needed rest and nutri

Tony walked towards the private detective. His steps were calm. He wasn't worried that the private detective would flee.And indeed, the private detective didn't attempt to climb the hospital walls. He now faced Tony, his eyes narrowed."How did you find me? When did you realize I was here?" the private detective asked.Though he didn't shout, his voice was clearly audible. The night was quiet indeed."Is that important?" Tony responded mockingly. "Besides, I told you I have some questions for you. Answer my questions first, then you can ask yours. Didn't your parents teach you about manners?"The private detective chuckled. "Hmm, maybe. I'm not sure, though. I haven't had parents for a long time. I've been an orphan since I was a child," he said.Tony raised an eyebrow. The man in front of him was an orphan? Well, even if that were true, he didn't seem like someone who warranted pity or sympathy."So, who the hell are you? What are you trying to do in my hospital?" Tony asked as he c

As the clock approached ten, a taxi pulled up in front of Josh's house.The taxi door swung open. Jade stepped out, but Tony didn't."You get enough rest, Jade. Don't force yourself to write yet. And don't forget to eat and drink enough," Tony said.From inside the taxi, Tony watched Jade with concern. He didn't get out because he had to head straight to The Wild Deer branch bar.Today was the soft opening of the bar. Tony should have been at the branch bar since eight o'clock."Take care. I hope everything goes smoothly for you today," Jade said, closing the taxi door and walking towards the gate.Tony continued to gaze at his wife until she entered the house. Only then did he instruct the driver to continue driving the taxi.Tony was already very late. The soft opening had started about an hour ago. When he arrived at the branch bar, Michelle would surely give him an earful.Around eight o'clock earlier, Michelle had called him asking about his whereabouts.At that time, Tony was st

For the umpteenth time, Patrick sighed deeply. Then he said,"Michelle, I know it’s hard for you to work in a very different environment. You’ve been living in the US for years. It must be quite uneasy for you to communicate with people here in this city. “I know that kind of feeling. I can imagine that. But I assure you, Dear, it would be better if you and Tony work together managing the bar branch. “Sooner or later, you two will get along, then you’ll find out that Tony is a remarkable person you can count on. “You will see that he has all the things to make him a very good leader and director. Be patient, please!"Unlike before, Patrick's tone just now felt firm. Michelle certainly wasn't happy, especially as it was evident from his words that Patrick was on Tony's side.With an incredulous look, Michelle stared at her phone screen. She gritted her teeth. She felt like slamming her phone down."Dad, you don’t listen to me! You’re not listening at all!" Michelle protested."Come