The Pettersons had big ambitions. They wanted to acquire Williams Corp. and Sonnex Corp. and gain control of Tiger's territory, putting all of Salt City under their control. This was how the Pettersons operated in Dortmund City, but Salt City was different.To make a move against Tiger, Lucas needed a detailed plan. Unfortunately, their plans to acquire Williams Corp. and Sonnex Corp. had already failed. They faced a significant setback. Just two weeks after the Montgomerys started their conflict with the Hernandezes, Petterson Corp. in Salt City was on the verge of collapse.To cut costs, they started massive layoffs. Lucas had hoped that acquiring Williams Corp. and Sonnex Corp.'s businesses would be a great start, but it turned into a nightmare. Most of their investments were lost.Everyone at Petterson Corp. in Salt City was worried about their jobs except Gavin. He knew he was safe from layoffs. When the layoff list was released, his name wasn't on it.Lucas patted Gavin on
Brook sensed that Tiger was talking about Eric. After all, Tiger only regarded Eric as a skilled martial artist.Tiger's face grew serious. "Find out for me. If you discover the culprit, bring them to me, and I'll handle them personally.""Yes, sir!" His subordinates scattered to investigate, but Tiger already had a suspicion.Brook pondered and asked, "Mr. Kirkby, do you know who did this?"Tiger scoffed. "Someone seeks revenge on me! But this is Salt City, my turf!"Brook sighed in relief. If someone sought revenge on Tiger, there must have been bad blood between them. Yet, there didn't seem to be any enmity between Eric and Tiger.From Tiger's words, it appeared to be someone else, but who?Suddenly, a name popped into Brook's mind. But why would Lucas target Tiger? Did he have what it took to defeat him?"I'll have my people assist you," Brook offered.Tiger nodded, accepting the help. They were all part of Salt City's underworld, and when faced with outside threats, they
Tiger flicked away his cigar and swiftly removed his shirt, revealing his well-toned physique.Lucas squinted at Tiger's body, realizing he was also a martial artist. However, he wasn't sure how Tiger compared to the boxer he had brought along.Tiger's men were pushed back, and he ordered them to fall back. Reinforcements were en route, and all they needed to do was hold their ground a bit longer.Lucas knew they had to subdue Tiger quickly to achieve their goal."Take him down!" he commanded, and his boxer lunged at Tiger, aiming for a swift knockout. If they defeated Tiger, Lucas' plans would fall into place.Meanwhile, Lucas seized his opportunity and made a run for it. He didn't know if his men could handle Tiger, but his own safety came first.Tiger snorted, ignored Lucas, and focused on the boxer, adopting a similar fighting stance.The surprised boxer asked, "Who's your master?"He didn't want to harm a fellow martial artist from the same lineage.Tiger snorted again, r
"It was him." Tiger nodded. "I've figured it out. After he killed my fighter, he knew I'd send someone to investigate. So, he ambushed me while my forces were weak. It was a clever plan. He asked me to join him and fight against the Williams and Sonnexes, but I refused. I think he's seeking revenge now because of the heavy losses the Pettersons suffered."Tiger explained the reasons behind the attack, believing it was the most likely scenario. After defeating him and taking his place, Lucas could control the Salt City underworld and go after the Williams and Sonnexes."This man is ruthless. He's still using the same old tricks from years ago," Tiger warned. "Brook, you must be cautious."Brook nodded gravely. Tiger referred to a time when brute strength ruled, and the strongest fists called the shots. However, times had changed, and large-scale brawls were no longer viable. The police would swiftly intervene, and those who resisted would end up behind bars.This was why Tiger hadn'
Eric glanced at Sylvia, aware of Lucas' unorthodox behavior in pursuing her. To safeguard Sylvia, he reluctantly agreed to Tiger's request."Okay, I'll help when the time comes," Eric conceded.Tiger nodded in gratitude. "I won't forget your assistance. I'll notify you when it's time to act."Eric was the obvious choice to confront Lucas' fighters.Sylvia worried about his safety, cautioning him as they left the hospital, "When the time comes, remember to inform Brook and request more support.""Of course," Eric acknowledged.He believed he could handle Lucas' boxer in a one-on-one duel but knew multiple opponents would be challenging. Additional help from Brook's crew would boost his confidence.Lucas' sanity teetered on the edge as the Pettersons suffered mounting losses in Salt City. Eric grew increasingly cautious, sticking close to Sylvia.-In the afternoon, Gavin invited Eric to dinner, a rare social occurrence for him. Eric had never personally attended client dinners
After they got into the car, Sylvia remarked, "It seems Gavin doesn't want to be your enemy anymore since he invited you to dinner."Gavin kept apologizing to Eric during dinner, who didn't think much of it. After the main culprits had faced justice, Gavin's apologies felt less significant, especially after a month had passed since the events concluded. Apologizing at this point felt somewhat overdue.Eric had some wine, so Sylvia drove them back to the Rosewood Estate, with several cars closely following.Eric noticed the cars in the rearview mirror and frowned."Could you drive a bit faster?" Eric requested.Sylvia glanced at the rearview mirror but didn't notice anything unusual. She chuckled. "It's still early. Why the rush?"Eric was speechless. "It's not what you think. We're being followed. Let's head to the police station."Eric wanted to see if these people would follow him there.Sylvia didn't argue and quickly called Brook. After confirming it wasn't his people follo
The driver occasionally checked the rearview mirror when suddenly, a car collided with them from the side!Swiftly, the driver hit the brakes. Seeing people getting out of the cars in front and behind, he opened the glove compartment and grabbed an extendable baton. As Sylvia's driver, he also served as her bodyguard."Stay in the car, Ms. Williams!" he instructed before kicking open the car door and heading to the approaching group.At the same time, Brook and Big Sis received notifications that Sylvia's car had stopped.Eric, who was dealing with a traffic accident, also received a phone call."It must be Lucas!" he snarled, clenching his fists tightly. He didn't have time to exchange pleasantries with the traffic police who had just arrived. He hailed a taxi and rushed to the scene.-Although the bodyguard had an extendable baton, he was outnumbered, and Lucas' boxer was also among the group.When Sylvia saw the boxer, she knew it must be Lucas behind this.After knocking
The boxer grew impatient. Fighting there was one thing, but escaping would be nearly impossible once the police arrived."Mr. Williams!" Lucas said with a grin. "Tell Brook not to do anything reckless! Otherwise, I can't promise Sylvia's safety."He hung up before Henry could reply."Lucas!" Sylvia clutched her stomach, gritting her teeth. "What do you want?""What do I want?" Lucas laughed wildly. "Don't you already know? You set a trap for my family, causing us to lose a lot of money. I want you to pay for it!"Lucas rambled, sounding unhinged. "Sylvia, I like you, really like you! You're stunningly beautiful! Why did you choose that guy who only knows how to fight over me?!" "Mr. Petterson, stay focused!" the boxer urged.Lucas nodded. "Watch them closely. Don't let anyone in."After that, he began to undress.Meanwhile, Big Sis joined the fray. She was tall and strong, wrestling with one of Lucas' fighters. However, she grew anxious as Brook's team and Eric hadn't arrived