Mocking looks appeared on the faces of the other classmates.“Mr. Mandela, it seems like some people didn’t do their research before telling lies. I think you should get security to kick him out right away. It disgusts me to look at him.”“That’s right. Even after a murderer like him was released from prison, he still won’t look in the mirror and reflect on his morals.”“I feel like we should notify the authorities. We can’t be sure that he isn’t a fugitive who escaped.”After hearing Rory come clean about his family’s wealth, several classmates began to scorn Isaac.Isaac didn’t lose his cool. He gave Barry a comforting glance before handing him a cigarette. Then, he took a seat and began smoking.Half an hour later, the door opened, and Old Brooks entered with a stormy look. Behind him were four burly men. Not to mention, over 20 men in black were now waiting outside the door.“Mr. Garten, it’s done.” Old Brooks nodded.Some of the others recognized Old Brooks, and their eyes
“Kneel!” Brody roared at Rory. The atmosphere in the room suddenly became so tense that it felt hard to breathe.Everyone watched in shock as Brody picked up a heavy chair and slammed it into Rory’s legs, breaking them and causing Rory to howl in pain.They’d seen fathers beat their sons, but they’d never seen something this cruel.Only a father pushed to the edge of despair could do something as ruthless as breaking his own son’s legs.Rory rolled on the ground, wailing. Celeste knelt beside her son, sobbing uncontrollably.She didn’t dare to reproach her husband or even say anything. Brody had already warned her about how powerful this Mr. Garten was—he was someone who even had connections to the top leaders of Southland!“Mr. Garten, I’ve broken this little asshole’s legs, and I promise to leave Cloud City with my family, never to return. I–is that amenable to you?” Brody once again knelt before Isaac, his face ashen. “What about the 100 thousand dollars that he owes? Oh, it
It was around the time that Barry had lent the money he’d been saving up for a house to Rory. Times got tough; his wife couldn’t stand it anymore and abandoned their one-year-old child in favor of shacking up with the owner of a clothing business.After Barry finished speaking, he secretly wiped his tears. Only he knew the kind of life he’d led for the past few years.“It’s okay, Barry. Everything will pass.” Isaac patted his shoulder, hoping that he’d rise from the ashes.Barry shook his head. He choked up, saying, “I don’t know if my son can hold on. Yesterday, even the provincial hospital wouldn’t admit him.”At the back, Emily also quietly wiped away her tears. She never knew that Barry had been suffering for the past few years.“Oh, Barry, these are all small issues. Small issues, I say. It’s not as bad as you think it is. So long as he’s still breathing, then I can cure him,” Harry said loudly from the backseat while playing games on his phone.Barry smiled wryly but didn’t
Seeing his older brother’s mad behavior, Paul’s expression changed instantly. However, it was too late to stop him.Barry’s intention was simply to scare his future sister-in-law. He merely wanted to “kill” her by sticking his head out at her, but in a fit of rage, he had lost control and rammed his shoulder into Dahlia.Dahlia’s body slammed into the wall behind her. She screamed in pain, her face twisting with agony before her body slid to the floor.“Dahlia!”“Barry, are you crazy?” Paul roared at his brother as he ran over to Dahlia.Unexpectedly, Dahlia suddenly gritted her teeth and stood. She mustered all her strength to push other people away. Pointing at Barry, she sobbed, “Cox, how dare you hit me? This isn’t over.” Then, she ran out crying.Paul’s face turned pale, and he chased after her.Soon enough, Paul returned, his expression even darker than before. He turned to Barry with a furious expression.Barry knew he was at fault, and he averted his gaze. He had borrow
Barry’s home wasn’t far from town. It was only ten minutes by car, but the roads were difficult to traverse. They might not have been able to go in if it wasn't for the Jeep.The house was a single-story home with three bedrooms. Betty and Ronald went straight to the kitchen and got busy as soon as they entered.Soon after, the table in the living room was set with a few hearty dishes. Betty and Ronald didn’t eat; they merely greeted Isaac before leaving the house.“Emily, my family isn’t well-off. I’m sorry for subjecting you to this.” Barry knew from their schooldays that Emily had grown up wealthy and had been the prettiest girl in school. Hence, he felt a bit embarrassed right now.“Barry, we’re all old classmates. There’s no need to be so formal,” Emily said, shooting Isaac a smiling glance.Although Barry had spent the past few years farming in the slums, he’d graduated from school with flying colors. Being the quick-witted fellow he was, how could he not see the intention
As Paul ran inside the house, they heard urgent footsteps from outside. A man yelled angrily, “Cox, you sure are ballsy. How dare you hit my sister?”A burly man with a shaved head wearing a black wife beater stormed inside aggressively, a gold chain hanging from his neck. Behind him was Dahlia, whose face was streaked with tears, and five blonde thugs.Barry’s expression instantly changed as he began panicking. “Jerry…”Dahlia’s older brother Jerry’s real name was Jerome Goyle. He had a few cafes and casinos in town and was known for being the big boss of the nearby towns.Jerome glared at Barry. When he saw the alcohol and food on the table, his expression soured further. However, in the next second, he was stunned. His gaze was fixated on Emily, unable to move. Paul was so scared that he couldn’t utter a word at that moment. Blood had drained entirely from his face.“Fuck, how can you eat and drink after you beat up my sister? Get up!” Jerome’s gaze hardened. He stepped forwa
Dahlia was so infuriated that she began to shake. Even though the back of Emily’s hand still stung, she couldn’t help but laugh.“J–Jerry, that asshole just called me a she-devil. You must avenge me!” Dahlia tugged on Jerome, bursting into tears.“I’ll show you just how strong these fists are.” Jerome gritted his teeth, clenched his fists, and charged toward Isaac.The second he swung his fist, Isaac raised his leg and kicked him in the abdomen.“Ah!” Jerome cried out. He collapsed onto the ground, curling up like a shrimp. He was in so much pain that cold sweat poured down his body.Isaac stepped forward, planting his foot on Jerome’s cheek. He looked down on him and said coldly, “Punk, I’ll leave whatever you did to the Coxes before today in the past, but from now on, if you dare come here again to cause trouble, the consequences will be severe.”“P–punk, if you have dare to go against me, let me call my men over.” Jerome was panting like a bull, and his face was stuck to the
Isaac’s mouth twitched; this answer tickled him. He turned to look at Paul, who lowered his head shyly and nodded.“Dahlia said that if I didn’t spend my life with her, she would make my family’s lives hell. But to be honest, she treats me quite well.” There was a complex mix of emotions on his face.Although Dahlia could be pretty unreasonable, there were some upsides to being with her. Whether it was in town or in their small community, getting things done was relatively easy. After all, her brother had quite the reputation. Not to mention, Paul didn’t have much of an academic background, nor did he ever want to start a career in the city, so Dahlia didn’t seem like a bad choice in his eyes.“Are you saying you want to marry her?” Isaac said, squinting at Paul.If he did, then did he just break up a couple that was to be wed? “No way. Look at what happened. I’ll never let a woman like that marry into the family.” Barry knew his brother’s intentions, but he couldn't bear it wh