RISE OF BETRAYED SON-IN-LAW

4. Meeting After Years of Separation

"Damn, why are they coming here now?" Oliver said almost in a whisper.

Michael heard what Oliver said. He looked over with both eyebrows furrowed in astonishment. Seeing Oliver's whole body frozen made Michael realize the arrival of the four men was dangerous.

Oliver took a step back when the four loan sharks were only a few steps away. Oliver's gaze was wary.  

"Who are they?" asked Michael calmly.  

Oliver just glanced at Michael without saying anything.

Even so, Michael had already guessed who the four men were. Michael could see the anxiety on Oliver's face.

"What are you doing here? Are you deliberately not paying your debts?" One of the loan sharks quipped at Oliver.  

The four loan sharks had stopped in front of Oliver and Michael. There was one man who stood out more than the others.

"Mr. Jacob, you shouldn't have come to the hospital," Oliver replied in a rather low voice.

"We already told you. No matter where you go, we'll still be able to find you," said the man named Jacob.

Michael was even more surprised because Oliver seemed to be afraid of the four men who came. But Michael spontaneously moved to stand in front of Oliver as a protector.

"Who are they?" asked Michael once again.

At first Oliver didn't want to say anything to Michael. Unfortunately, the situation he was facing now was very dangerous. There was no other solution in his mind but to seek refuge.

"Loan sharks. Please protect me," Oliver said.

Michael was a little surprised that Oliver had said that. But he didn't argue. Finally, Michael looked at Jacob the loan shark and the three other men.

"Who are you? You better get out of the way. We have nothing to do with you," Jacob replied firmly.

"Your dealings with this man are the same as your dealings with me," Michael replied calmly, giving a smile at the end of his sentence.

As if he didn't care about Michael's existence, Jacob finally stepped closer to Oliver. But when Jacob was almost two steps away from Oliver, Michael immediately spread his hands.

"What are you doing? I told you that if you're dealing with him, then you're dealing with me," Michael scolded.

"Get out of the way now. He needs to pay his debts," Jacob said in a tone that already sounded irritated.

Michael shook his head and smiled sweetly. Michael's eyes were sharp underneath his calmness.

"Gosh, you're really pissing me off right now!" Jacob said angrily to Michael.

Unexpectedly, Jacob suddenly took a step toward Michael. Jacob swung a fist strike at Michael's face, but his sudden attack was blocked by Michael.

Michael flashed a smile of satisfaction. With ease, Michael twisted Jacob's arm before punching him under the jaw and kicking him in the stomach.

Michael continued to stare at Jacob calmly as Jacob jerked back a few steps. He didn't care that Jacob was in pain.

"Shit! Who are you?! He has to pay all his debts!"

"This is a hospital. Don't cause a scene here," Michael said calmly.

Jacob chuckled as he looked away unconcerned. Regardless of what Michael said, Jacob lunged at Michael again. His attacks were more vigorous than before.

Then, one by one, the three loan sharks following Jacob attacked Oliver.

Suddenly, the surprised Oliver could only reflexively parry each of the attacks. But unfortunately Oliver could not withstand all the attacks aimed at him.

Oliver had already parried fists to his jaw and stomach. When he was caught off guard, one of the loan sharks kicked him in the side of the stomach.

Oliver's body was immediately pushed several meters forward. Oliver almost vomited as the kick hit his solar plexus.

"Mr. Oliver!" Michael called out to Oliver with a panicked look.

It wasn't long before three hospital security came straight to them. Some male nurses helped separate Jacob and the three loan sharks from Oliver.

"Stop fighting! This is a hospital!" One of the security said sternly.

Unfortunately, Jacob and the three loan sharks continued to rebel. They keep trying to attack Michael and Oliver.

Meanwhile, Michael confirmed Oliver's condition with his panicked gaze.

"Mr. Oliver, which part of your body hurts?" Michael asked.

Oliver raised his palms while shaking his head. He tried to endure the pain as he struggled to straighten up.

"It's not that painful. Take it easy, Michael," Oliver said.

Michael knew Oliver was lying. Just as he was about to say something to the loan sharks, his eyes caught sight of Mr. Liam with two personal bodyguards. Michael was a little surprised because he didn't expect Mr. Liam to come to this hospital.

When Mr. Liam was near Jacob and the three loan sharks, he finally said, "I'm here on behalf of Oliver. How much money do you need?"

Mr. Liam's arrival made Oliver frown. Oliver had no idea who the man was who suddenly came and claimed to be his representative.

"I will pay off all the debts Oliver has," Mr. Liam said firmly.

Jacob snorted and laughed sarcastically. The look on his face seemed to belittle Mr. Liam.

Mr. Liam had given a code to three security guards and several male nurses. Telling them that the situation would be fine while asking them all to leave.

After the three security and several male nurses had left, Mr. Liam finally turned his gaze back to Jacob.

Soon Mr. Liam took over a black tote bag from his bodyguard. Mr. Liam threw the black tote bag to Jacob.  

"Just take everything in there. The total is thirty million dollars. Is it enough to pay off all of Oliver's debts?" asked Mr. Liam.

Jacob immediately frowned, somewhat surprised but looking doubtful. Jacob approached the bag and opened it in a hurry.

"Gosh. Is this real?" Jacob was even more surprised after seeing the pile of money inside the bag.

Jacob then looked at Mr. Liam, then turned to look at Oliver with a satisfied smile.

"Oh my. Why didn't you say you had a rich family?" Jacob asked with a satisfied laugh.

Oliver was still dumbfounded where he stood. He could only stare at Mr. Liam.

"Alright. All your debts are paid, Oliver! I'll leave now and not bother you anymore," Jacob said with a very enthusiastic gesture.

Oliver didn't answer.

After their business was done, Jacob then invited the other three loan sharks to leave. They all finally passed from Oliver's presence.  

Now Mr. Liam was left with Michael and Oliver.

Mr. Liam gave a smile to Michael and Oliver. His gaze went straight to Oliver.

"Hello, Oliver. After all these years, I finally get to see you," Mr. Liam said in greeting.

Oliver frowned, then gulped down his saliva. He felt a little awkward about meeting Mr. Liam.  

"Oh, hello, Mr. Liam," Oliver greeted awkwardly.

"Call me Dad. I am your father, Oliver," Mr. Liam replied with a proud smile.