This situation didn't just involve Tiger—it also concerned Brook."Dortmund City is in trouble. There's a man named Roland Draco there with a status similar to Tiger's. A group of powerful individuals suddenly appeared in Dortmund City yesterday. If Roland and his daughter hadn't escaped quickly, they might not have survived," Brook explained."They've fled to Salt City, and we've just arranged for them to settle down. Now, our concern is whether those people will suddenly come to Salt City."Brook's description was clear, but the dangers were unimaginable.The night was filled with peril, where one misstep could lead to catastrophe.Hearing Brook's account, Henry furrowed his brow. He came from an era where he knew how ruthless and treacherous these underworld figures could be. The situation in the Salt City underworld was currently calm, thanks to Tiger's control. But if someone else took charge, Henry would be worried.Furthermore, the people targeting Roland might have additi
The intruder acted swiftly, clutching the bag in one hand and striking with the other. David's subordinates were mostly low-level thugs, no match for this seemingly skilled individual.Amid a series of loud thuds, David struggled to see clearly, but his men had all been taken down.Startled, David stammered in fear, "W-Who are you?"The stranger didn't reply, instead slowly closing in on David.David's heart raced as he looked up, feeling overwhelmed. The intruder towered over him, casting a shadow on David."A small-time player from Salt City's underworld," the man said, eyeing David's balding head.Terrified, David realized this intruder had taken down his men without a word and now observed him with a menacing look. He tried to remember if he had crossed paths with this person before."S-Sir…" David's lips quivered as he continued. "H-Have I done something to upset you?""No, you haven't," the man replied flatly and took a seat in David's chair."Sir—" David began to speak,
The man left, and Gary approached David, keeping his eyes on the table where the bag of money still sat.Gary asked, "What does that man want? Should we inform Mr. Kirk—"Before Gary could finish his question, David fiercely slapped him."Are you an idiot?" David coldly replied, "He's right! I can't stay a small fry, and neither can you! Whatever his intentions, he's here to help us. Why wouldn't we take the money?"Hearing this, Gary nervously rubbed his hands together. He glanced at the several people behind him who were still in pain. "David, what if they... snitch?"If this matter reached Tiger, neither David nor Gary would escape the consequences. They both feared Tiger's methods.David shook his head. He knew his subordinates well—even if they tried to inform Tiger, they wouldn't get the chance.David lit a cigarette and wrestled with the decision. The man's offer was tempting: money, praise, and a glimpse of the future. To say he wasn't tempted would be a lie. However, he
Eric and Sylvia were enjoying a meal when Eric's phone rang. It was a call from Leopard, and Eric immediately picked up. "Have you found something?""Mr. Johnson, we've found something. You've most likely come into contact with a formidable group of people, part of the underground world in King City. But they have strong backing."The leader of this group is Andreas Auer, aka Scar, a fearsome character. The group he leads ranks in the top ten in King City. Mr. Johnson, be very cautious if you're going to deal with them."They are a group of ruthless individuals!"Eric nodded and asked, "Have you found out why they went to Dortmund City?""We couldn't find out. They left King City suddenly. According to my assessment, they must have received specific instructions."Generally, the underground world's people don't easily leave King City without significant benefits. Clearly, the benefits in Dortmund City are not comparable to those here."Leopard shared his views, hoping to assist
Eric and Sylvia visited several jewelry stores, but they couldn't find anything suitable."What are you searching for?" Sylvia asked, curious about Eric's intentions.Eric replied, "I wanted to get you a necklace, but I haven't found the perfect one."Sylvia smiled and revealed the bracelet on her wrist. "Your mom gave me this one, and I'm not fond of wearing necklaces. They feel constricting, and I prefer bracelets."Noticing the bracelet, Eric paused, unsure when Grace had given it to Sylvia.-In the afternoon, after shopping for toys, they headed to Elly's nail salon.Elly was closing the store to pick up her sons. Upon seeing Eric and Sylvia, she decided to keep the store open."Could you watch the store? I'll go get the boys," Elly said before leaving in a hurry.The items on the shelves had prices, and discounts were common. Eric and Sylvia weren't worried about it.Shortly after Elly left, Andy finished work and arrived at the nail salon.Craig suddenly appeared. Bef
Upon seeing the police arrive, Craig hurried over and exclaimed, "I've been assaulted! I demand a medical examination for my injuries and compensation from them!"He had planned this meticulously. He aimed to get one person to pay him 3,000 dollars, which would suffice. With three people involved, that would total 9,000 dollars, more than his current yearly income.One of the police officers, Ryan Popper, glanced at him and remarked, "You again? Last time, you were assaulted at this store, too, right?"Craig grinned at this.Just then, Eric and his group emerged.Craig got agitated, pointed at them, and shouted, "They're the ones who attacked me! Arrest them!"Officer Popper didn't pay much attention, merely glancing at Eric's group and asking, "Why did you attack him?""He deserved it!" Andy said. He clenched his fists, still angry.Sylvia spoke up. "This is my sister-in-law's store, and he is her ex-husband. My sister doesn't allow him inside, but he insisted on entering. We
Elly said, "In the future, just ignore him when he comes. No matter how he wastes his money, don't let him extort it from us.""I just couldn't bear it!" Andy said, "He can insult anyone, but not you."Elly was momentarily taken aback and couldn't blame Andy.After closing the store, the group returned to the second floor. Elly was preparing dinner, and Sylvia received a call from the hospital. It turned out that Craig's injuries were not serious. Brook's men paid for the examination and medication and gave Craig 200 dollars as compensation. This time, Craig didn't get much from his extortion attempt.Andy frowned. "So much money?" He clenched his fists and said, "We shouldn't give him a single cent!"Eric said, "Just stay away from him in the future."In retrospect, Eric sighed deeply. He had once lived with Elly for some time after graduating. Back then, Eric had been incredibly envious of Craig's monthly income. Even though he had worked for seven or eight years, his monthly
Valerie had developed some positive feelings for Eric. Even though his face bore scars and might not be conventionally attractive, it was not just looks that drew women in. After all, who could resist a wealthy man?While Eric might not be a millionaire, his displayed abilities were more than enough to attract women.Up to this point, Valerie hadn't met Sylvia. Knowing that Brook was Sylvia's brother, she felt a bit awkward, and Brook also felt uneasy. He hadn't expected Roland's daughter to take an interest in Eric. Was Eric really that appealing?After a while of chatting, Brook and Tiger left.Once they were outside, Tiger said, "Don't take it personally, Mr. Williams. Women often admire heroes."Brook smiled. "It's her choice, and I can't stop her from liking my brother-in-law, can I?"Tiger nodded. He knew the Williams family held Eric in high regard and wouldn't let anyone take him away. He hoped Brook wouldn't feel the need to confront Roland and his daughter.They bid ea