Frederick knew the Pettersons were in a tough spot due to trouble between Montgomery Corp. and Hernandez Corp. in King City. Although they had suffered losses, it wasn't enough to ruin them. He may have received the news late, but there was still a chance to fix things.What puzzled Frederick most was that they became targets after losing in Salt City due to Lucas' actions. He had considered the possibility of retaliation from the Williams and Sonnex families, but he didn't think they posed a significant threat until Eric's menacing gesture at the underground arena.However, Frederick misunderstood Eric's intentions. He was only targeting Lucas, not the entire Pettersons family. Grace would handle the family business. Eric simply wanted to block Lucas' path.When Frederick heard Eric's response, his face turned grim. He knew better than to cross Eric, as their family wouldn't have sent him to negotiate if he wasn't formidable.With a strained smile, Frederick asked, "Sir, what do w
Roland sighed and said, "Boss, my friend in King City told me his fighter is going through a tough time and needs to rebuild confidence. He holds this fighter in high regard. If he succeeds here, I believe he won't harm your son, and he might even assist him."Lies could be deadly!They were deceiving Frederick, yet he trusted them completely.Unfortunately, he had no choice but to trust them. He didn't know how to escape this situation, so when someone offered a solution, he couldn't refuse.Frederick nodded. "Alright! I'll choose the strongest fighters from my family and have a good match with him!"Hearing Frederick's agreement, Roland felt relieved. The plan to disarm the Pettersons could now proceed smoothly.-The Pettersons arranged for a formidable fighter to spar with Eric that night. They battled for dozens of rounds.Seeing that, Frederick felt somewhat reassured. Although Eric had nearly maimed their fighter, Frederick realized the gap between the two sides wasn't a
The couple talked late into the night before reluctantly ending their call.At this moment, Eric simply wanted a quick resolution to the Petterson matter so he could return to Salt City and be with Sylvia. After just two days apart, he missed her greatly.-On the second night, Eric wrapped up the matches. The bouts over the past two nights were thrilling and evenly matched, in contrast to the first night when he dominated completely.This time, Eric took a few punches, and his mask bore the marks of the struggle before ultimately defeating the Pettersons' top fighters.Vince suspected that Eric did it intentionally, though he didn't know the reason yet.-In the locker room.Eric wiped off his sweat, and Roland and Valerie entered.Roland glanced at Eric and remarked, "You defeated one of their top fighters once again, Mr. Johnson. At this pace, you'll have taken down all their high-level fighters in a week."Since Eric arrived in Dortmund City, he had already defeated four
With the Pettersons' top fighters gravely injured and their people around Roland meeting untimely deaths, they would lose control over Dortmund City's underworld. Despite Roland's apparent loyalty to the Pettersons, Frederick understood that Roland would only submit to those stronger than him. With this in mind, Frederick narrowed his eyes and said, "We might be helpless against Ghostface, but that doesn't mean we can't take action against Roland."He quickly dialed a number and ordered, "Bring Roland's daughter to our house!"-Meanwhile, in the arena's lounge.As Eric and his group prepared to leave, Frederick's men arrived. They all stared intently at Eric, though their words maintained a semblance of politeness.The leader spoke. "Mr. Draco, Mr. Petterson has requested your daughter stay at the Petterson manor. Ms. Draco, please accompany us."Despite their courteous tone, Roland sensed Frederick's intention to use his daughter as leverage.Valerie snapped, "Do I have to
The Pettersons' crisis was closing in, and it forced Frederick to pressure Kenneth to handle matters in Salt City.-Meanwhile, Irvin and his family visited the Williams for an afternoon lunch to inquire about Sylvia's condition.During this visit, Irvin learned that Eric had been absent from Salt City for several days.While enjoying their meal, Sylvia indulged in three large bowls of food, bringing joy to the Williams family. It appeared that the old Sylvia was slowly making a comeback.After the meal, Sylvester spoke up. "Kenneth has arrived in Salt City and wishes to address the businesses they purchased here. Mr. Sonnex, what are your thoughts on this?"Irvin nodded and replied, "He contacted me this afternoon. Faced with relentless strikes from the Montgomerys, the Pettersons have no means to counter them. Their losses in Dortmund City are severe. Based on the information I've gathered, they could face bankruptcy within a week."He expressed his astonishment at the Montgom
They didn't take action against Roland and his family because they feared Eric."Thank you, Mr. Johnson," Roland expressed his gratitude.He understood what it meant for his daughter to live in the Pettersons' manor, and Eric had saved her from that fate.Eric replied, "You helped me, so I'll help you in return."Most importantly, he despised the Pettersons.On the surface, the Pettersons appeared to be inviting Valerie to live with them, but in reality, it was no different from kidnapping.Lucas had kidnapped Sylvia and caused her significant, almost irreversible harm. Understanding the importance of appearances to women, he wanted to prevent the same fate for Valerie.Valerie gazed at Eric and suddenly found him handsome despite his Ghostface mask. She believed he would be a fine young man if his facial scars were removed.Unaware of Valerie's thoughts, Eric returned to the hotel with Tiger and Vince.Later, he called Sylvia.When Sylvia asked about Big Sis' funeral arrange
As the Pettersons were planning their move, Roland was also preparing on his end. Even before stepping into the arena, Roland's informants delivered important news.The Pettersons were gathering their forces, ready to confront Roland while he was on his way home tonight.Upon hearing that, Eric couldn't help but find the Pettersons' actions shocking.In this day and age, resorting to such methods to solve their problems seemed outdated. However, upon further consideration, Eric understood their reasons.Given the Pettersons' shady dealings and inability to withstand investigation, they felt compelled to use such underhanded tactics to secure their escape routes.Even though Lucas was out on bail, he still had a pending case. The case was far from resolved, as the Salt City police had gathered more information, and Lucas might be summoned at any moment. The Pettersons were cornered.Roland and Eric quickly devised a counterplan. Unraveling the Pettersons' scheme was not challengin
Roland put out his cigar, told Valerie to stay in the car, and grabbed a metal bat. He then exited the car with his driver and the front passenger."Dad!" Valerie shouted, but Roland didn't look back.Valerie wanted to leave the car, but Eric stopped her. "If you don't want to be a burden to your father, stay in the car!"Valerie turned and asked, "If you're good at fighting, why don't you go help my dad?"Eric glanced outside and saw the fight had already started. Calmly, he said, "Don't worry. Everything is under control."Despite Eric's calm demeanor, Valerie couldn't shake her unease. The Pettersons had about 30 people surrounding their cars, including four skilled fighters. It was clear they were determined to deal with Roland tonight.Roland stood by the car. As the Petterson men approached, he grabbed one and struck him on the head with the metal bat.Roland was a formidable fighter, which was why the Pettersons had supported him for so long."Roland! Surrender if you do