"Andy, what happened?" Eric asked.Given Andy's anxious expression, it was likely a serious matter.Andy said, "Jacob got beaten up! He's lying unconscious in the hospital!"He rushed to his office to grab his bag and then hurriedly left. Even though he claimed not to support Jacob anymore, he was more anxious than anyone upon learning his brother was in trouble.Eric and Sylvia quickly followed."Could it be that he went to find that woman, and she got someone to beat him up?" Sylvia speculated.Jacob would certainly not talk to Ava nicely. They might have a heated argument that escalated into a physical confrontation."It's possible," Eric said. "After all, charming beauty makes men fall."Sylvia glanced at Eric and asked, "You seem to understand this quite well. Have you had a similar experience?"Eric was stunned.-Soon, the trio arrived at the hospital.Andy grabbed a nurse and asked about his brother's whereabouts. After some inquiries, he learned Jacob was still in
When Eric started treating Max, he cried out in pain."What's wrong with him?" Sylvia asked.After Eric took care of Max, he said, "Well, it's nothing serious. Elly, make sure to cover them well when they sleep at night. If not, it'll cause them discomfort and abdominal pain."In holistic medicine, young children might sometimes have mysterious and severe abdominal pain. It was usually due to gas or digestive issues.Elly recalled that Eric occasionally suffered from severe stomach aches at night when he was a kid. They used to seek help from an elderly woman in the village, but fewer people possessed this knowledge as the older generation passed away.The surgery continued for a long time, and Andy was growing impatient. "Eric, is everything really okay?" He had never experienced such a situation before. The documents the doctor asked him to sign looked intimidating. It looked like liability waivers that would shift all responsibility onto the family."Don't worry," Eric reass
The surveillance footage at the scene of the incident in the shopping mall had been destroyed.However, Robert had a different explanation. He had learned that the surveillance system underwent maintenance on that day, so there were no records.When Robert hurried to the hospital, he only then discovered that the victim was Andy's brother and felt a sudden pressure. Even Andy alone held considerable influence in Salt City, let alone Eric. After all, the Innova Group had provided a lot to the city in terms of taxes, job opportunities, and development in related industries. If Andy decided to make a fuss about this incident, it could potentially involve numerous people. With Eric supporting him from behind, Robert could not afford to be careless.Having interacted with Eric for a considerable time, Robert knew he was a powerful figure capable of influencing situations.Maintaining a good relationship with such a figure required caution. Meanwhile, Robert held a prominent position a
Moreover, those people seemed like street thugs. Therefore, Tiger undoubtedly had a better understanding of them, so finding them would be much more efficient with his involvement. Just as Eric expected, Tiger was more efficient than Robert. By midnight, his men had located the individuals at a roadside steakhouse. After being released and having just taken some money from Jacob, they probably enjoyed a late-night snack and some beers.Robert hastily called two officers still on duty and rushed there.Meanwhile, Eric instructed a nurse to care for Jacob and set out with Andy.-There were no patrons at the steakhouse as they all had been frightened away upon seeing Tiger's group.Initially, Tiger had dispatched only over a dozen men. After identifying the targets, he called in hundreds more. Eric and Tiger arrived almost at the same time. Regardless of the scale, Tiger found matters concerning Eric significant.On the other side, there were six people, Ava among them. They we
This matter was not as simple as it seemed.First and foremost, who destroyed the surveillance in the mall? It obviously was not these people since they did not have the opportunity to destroy it after being caught. Besides, how were they released without any evidence?There was no way they would allow Jackal to take things into his hands. Therefore, Robert took over the case. It seemed a bit of an overqualified assignment, but it had to be done this way. Several individuals, including Ava, were taken away. To be honest, they preferred being in Robert's custody over falling into Jackal's hands. After all, Jackal would certainly resort to extreme measures, including beating them severely, to pacify Tiger's anger. After Ava and the others were taken away, Tiger had the steakhouse to get them some food since neither Eric nor Andy had eaten dinner yet.While they were eating, Tiger said, "They either have to compensate your brother, or they need to go to prison. But what perplexes m
Andy had already paid the hospital a lot of money. Although the Innova Group had arranged social insurance for Jacob, his injuries were not covered. In the afternoon, Eric and Andy returned to the hospital. To their surprise, Ava was also there. Not only was she released, but the other men were also set free, except for the one who had used the vase to hit Jacob's head. Ava sat by the bedside while feeding Jacob food. Surprisingly, Jacob seemed to be enjoying the attention.Andy shook his head in disbelief. He had worried Ava might persuade Jacob to drop the charges, which was happening now. Jacob was enjoying Ava's attention and pampering now. If he decided to drop the charges, the gang might escape imprisonment and compensation for any money.Seeing Eric, Ava became apprehensive. After all, those people in the underworld addressed Eric respectfully, and it was clear he was someone she could not mess with. Therefore, she hastily left without finishing feeding Jacob.Andy's fa
Andy had tried his best to keep it a secret from his family. Even when Colin and Lily called, Andy would say that Jacob was on a business trip, so he might not have time to answer the phone. He had not expected that Jacob would make a phone call home and spill everything once he started recovering a bit.Upon seeing Jacob severely injured and lying in bed, Lily almost fainted in distress. Although she knew that Jacob was not in mortal danger, she still could not help but feel sorry for him. In rural communities, it was a common practice for established families to show preference for their younger sons. In their view, they felt a responsibility to look out for Jacob, the younger sibling. However, it was a different case for Andy since he was the elder brother. They felt that he was capable, and since he was older, he should be able to care for himself. "Have they caught the culprit?" Colin asked.Andy nodded. "The police have caught the culprits. Currently, our plan is to make t
"Is our family really in such dire need of money?" Lily asked, "You're still young and own a company! As humans, we must live with dignity! Aren't you worried that people might mock you upon discovering that others have assaulted your brother?"Andy was rendered speechless.If sacrificing dignity could bring in 800,000 dollars, Andy was willing to let go of his pride. When one was financially strapped, what purpose did pride serve? Could it provide sustenance?Andy did not even want to argue anymore. Four people had four different viewpoints. Andy just wanted the money and was not concerned about how authorities handled the case. Colin preferred sending them to prison, while Lily wanted money and prison time.As for Jacob, he did not want money or to send them to prison. However, he did not dare to tell them anything. -In the afternoon, Elly picked up the two kids and came to the hospital. Jacob was staying in a high-end ward where food was provided, and there was a room for fa