Finnick's expression fell. As the Westlake underworld leader, he found it absurd that Eric expected him and his gang to clean up a construction site without compensation.Despite his reservations, compliance was his only option. Nevertheless, he intended to visit the Rockwoods later that night and brief them on the day's events. He believed that uniting the Rockwoods would provide a formidable response to Eric.-In the evening, Eric and his team bid farewell.Before leaving, Eric addressed Finnick, "There's a lot of garbage here. Take your time cleaning up. If I see any mess tomorrow morning, expect consequences. Also, assign people to guard the site. If my equipment disappears, I'll hold you responsible!"Finnick replied diplomatically, "Don't worry, Mr. Johnson! We'll clean thoroughly! Not a speck of dust will remain!"Eric nodded and departed with Matthew.Once they were gone, Finnick's demeanor shifted. Despite his outward friendliness, his true nature as a ruthless individ
Cassius fell into a contemplative silence. In his thoughts, Finnick emerged as the only individual capable of thwarting the Innova Group. However, he had overlooked the colossal scale of the project, bolstered by government support.Now that Finnick's efforts had also faltered, Cassius found himself at a loss on how to deal with the Innova Group. Moreover, Finnick said their opponents seemed aware that the Rockwoods were behind the interference."What's our move, Mr. Rockwood?" Finnick asked. "That scar-faced man is powerful and specializes in humiliating people. He had me and my crew doing janitorial work. Unacceptable!"Finnick seethed. As the underworld's top figure in Westlake, doing janitorial work for Eric was humiliating. He was convinced the city would ridicule him upon catching wind of it.Damien interjected, "Cassius, I see an opportunity here. We can't linger in Westlake forever. Change is imperative! Regarding the Innova Group's CIO, I'm confident we can devise a plan t
Eric didn't reject the Rockwoods' invitation. Rather, it was extended specifically to Sylvia, with Eric accompanying her. Despite this, both of them were keenly aware of the Rockwoods' agenda.During their last visit, Sylvia and Eric had displayed courtesy, yet it seemed this time the Rockwoods had ulterior motives intertwined with the invitation.-Sylvia and Eric arrived at the Rockwood residence in the afternoon as scheduled, finding only Cassius and Damien present. The other three brothers were notably absent.However, Eric was confident that the missing three brothers would make an appearance later that night.Cassius pretended he had nothing to do with the construction site. He smiled. "Welcome, Ms. Williams and Mr. Johnson. The progress of all the work is quite smooth. It seems that choosing the Innova Group for this project was the right decision!"With a company like yours in the country, the three international giants won't be able to easily control our market. Once t
"I've already had someone talk to him today. I'm sure he won't cause you any trouble anymore. If not, he'll be replaced," Cassius said.It seemed like he was attempting to assert the Rockwoods' influence, but in reality, he was merely intimidating them. Since they were aware of Finnick's ties to the Rockwoods, he aimed to convey their influence in Westlake, asserting their ability to act as they pleased.Eric chuckled. "Then, I must thank you for the help. When I dealt with Finnick, he mentioned that the Quintet Tigers had no rivals. Even someone like him dared not cross paths with you. With your support, I feel more at ease now!"Unwilling to swallow his pride, Eric had confronted David in the office when Jasmine cheated on him. The Combat Department supported him now, so he didn't perceive the Rockwoods as a genuine threat.Eric's response took aback Cassius and Damien. While he seemed to be praising the Rockwoods, a careful listener could detect a hint of mockery in his words.
Even though both of them felt that Eric was joking, they weren't scared because Damien was strong."Here I come, Mr. Johnson!" Damien shouted as he charged toward Eric. His attack was powerful, but Eric blocked it with ease.Cassius glanced at Sylvia, noticing a hint of amusement in her calm expression. He wondered if they should take down Sylvia first to distract Eric when his other brothers got there. After all, the plan was in motion, and they needed to ensure nothing went wrong.However, Cassius couldn't shake off the strange feeling. From what he knew about Sylvia, she was smart and never a pushover. Shouldn't she be able to see through their plan? Why hadn't she done anything about it?While Cassius was lost in thought, Damien struggled against Eric. Sweat covered his forehead, yet he still couldn't breach Eric's defense.Even though it seemed like Eric was blocking Damien's advance chaotically, each move was precisely timed. What worried Damien the most was that Eric hadn't
At this level, sheer quantity was far from sufficient to compensate. Sylvia even believed that even if one of them held a gun, they would not be able to defeat Eric.Cassius frowned, wondering if Sylvia and Eric failed to see the ill intentions harbored against them. In his confusion, a sudden change occurred in the battle.The entry of the remaining three Rockwood brothers boosted Damien's confidence. They acted with perfect coordination, and just when they were about to corner Eric, he initiated his retaliation.Taking advantage of Damien's fatigue, Eric struck him with a powerful punch before the others could react. A resounding bang echoed, and Damien was sent flying."Were you holding back all this time?!" Damien spat out a mouthful of blood, his face filled with shock. It seemed that Eric was just playing with him.Smirking, Eric replied, "I knew your brothers had returned. I was just waiting for them. In a sparring session, a few injuries are normal. Here I come!"Eric had
"Can you handle it?" Sylvia asked. "If not, should I call for support from the Combat Department?"Her concern was evident. If the Rockwoods summoned reinforcements, Eric would face a challenging situation despite his formidable fighting skills."No need," Eric replied, shaking his head. "The Combat Department has its own priorities. We just need to inform them to keep an eye on the Rockwoods. Besides, they can mobilize quickly. If anything unusual happens, the Combat Department personnel will arrive promptly."Eric preferred not to use Combat Department resources recklessly unless absolutely necessary. After all, they were only a handful of legends in the country, and he did not anticipate their support against the Rockwoods. In the absence of legends, Eric was confident he could handle the situation.Concerning the situation in Westlake, Eric had already compiled the information into a dossier within the Combat Department's internal system. In the event of a direct confrontation,
Eric gestured. "Matthew, check if the cleaning is done."After a moment, Matthew reported, "Sir, there's still some dust in the corners. Our equipment is valuable. We can't let it get dirty!"Finnick was surprised. He could tell Matthew was making things difficult for him. After all, they had to use water buckets and rags to clean every nook and cranny."Did you hear that?" Eric glanced at Finnick. "I've had breakfast, I don't drink cola, and my shoulders aren't sore. As for the 'stunning beauties' you mentioned, I'm not interested. How about finishing up the cleaning?"Finnick had no choice but to instruct his gang to tackle the remaining dust. He wanted to join, but Eric stopped him."Your order, Mr. Johnson!" Finnick said.Eric chuckled at Finnick's eagerness to please. "Finnick, if I'm not mistaken, you got into this position with the Rockwoods' support, right?"Scratching his head, Finnick admitted, "I won't hide it. I did get some support from the Rockwoods, but I have som