"What? Why sell a perfectly good car?" James Brown was shocked, thinking she was joking. He had only just gotten this luxury ride.But shockingly, Mary Martinez mumbled ambiguously: "I...I lost money gambling, so I borrowed some from people. Now they're here to collect and the amount has grown..." James Brown was startled. Seeing her uneasy expression, his face paled as he asked sharply: "How much did you borrow?""Not a lot, just...just over ten thousand USD!" "Over ten thousand?" James Brown cried out, then relaxed in relief, sighing: "That's fine, not too bad. We can figure out a way to borrow some, didn't I say not to gamble. You just can't change."But as he rambled, James Brown suddenly felt something amiss. Usually she would explode at his nagging, yet now she just huddled there silently."Something's off. What are you hiding from me? What's the real story with that money?" James Brown slammed the brakes at the roadside, face pale.Seeing his anger, Mary Martinez hesitated. F
"What? Con...concussion?" Susan turned pale with fright, staggering back weakly.Jason quickly supported her. Susan cried guiltily, "It's all my fault, I shouldn't have..."She blamed herself. Her parents were old and unfamiliar with high-tech cars. Letting them drive something so nice was bound to lead to an accident. She should have been more considerate.Jason's heart ached for her. He reassured, "Don't worry, I'm here. I'll go take a look at her." Though concussion was serious, most hospitals could treat it. He would examine her more thoroughly for internal injuries or hidden conditions.But at his words, James Brown yelled angrily, "You want to make things worse? The doctor said she can't be agitated. You're the last person she wants to see now. Stay the hell away from her!"Jason frowned, but patiently explained, "I know some medical skills. I just want to check on her condition, and she's still unconscious anyway." Susan looked surprised. She hadn't known Jason had medical kn
She was in important negotiations with foreign clients when the call came. Though pained, she'd rushed over immediately. Yet everything was fake! She was so furious her blood pressure rose, making her dizzy and nauseous. How could they do this?Just then, seven or eight burly men barged into the room, sneering coldly, "Which one's Mary Martinez?"Mary Martinez and James Brown's faces drained of color. Why were they here? Hadn't the loans been repaid? What more did they want?"I'm her daughter, who are you?" Susan frowned, immediately on guard.These men reeked of malice, covered in tattoos and scars. Ordinary people would be scared witless by them."Her daughter? Heh, that makes things easy. Your mom still owes us $300,000. It's time you settled that debt, don't you think?" A tattooed man leered."What? $300,000?" Before Susan could react, Mary Martinez cried out first."You're robbing us! That BMW was worth nearly $2 million. I only borrowed $100,000, I already paid you back enough!
"Alright, bring the beauty along!"At his words, James Brown and Mary Martinez cried out in shock, "Don't touch my daughter! You're shameless, e-extorting us...I'll lend you the money, just leave her be!"But it was too late. One thug kicked James Brown down while the tattooed man slapped Mary Martinez viciously, nearly knocking her out."You bastards will get your retribution." Susan said through red eyes, retreating slowly.Now, all her self-defense training against attackers was useless."Don't be afraid, darling. My brothers and I will take good care of you, let you know what true pleasure feels like, pleasure beyond your wildest dreams." The tattooed man cackled as he pounced.But in that instant, a sudden iron grip seized his arm. "My woman is not for you trash to covet. Do you know how the word 'death' is written?" An icy voice sounded in his ear."What?" The tattooed man was shocked. The pain in his arm made him scream out. It felt like his bones would shatter from that prepos
Before the rest could react, more thuds rang out as the thugs cried out clutching their heads. In a blink, only the tattooed man remained."How...how is this possible? Everyone's down?" He looked on in horror, eyes bulging. It had been eight against one, yet they lost in mere moments?Though not experts, his men were vicious fighters. At least capable of taking three or four men each, they'd even escaped from being surrounded by over sixty enemies before. Yet now they were all down?What kind of monster was this guy?"Scum like you who bully the weak are better off dead!" Jason said icily, his killing intent erupting.Just then, a figure rolled and scrambled desperately towards them, not daring to delay a second."Mr. Aaron?" The tattooed man cried out joyfully and threw himself over. "Mr. Aaron, trouble! This punk made trouble and insulted you! You must kill him!"Laughing madly at Jason, he yelled, "You're dead, punk! No saving you for hitting me. I'm fucking your woman right in f
As the thugs gagged the tattooed man and dragged him away, the other men still quaked in fear. Just then, the ward door burst open and Susan rushed out in a panic, about to call the police. But she froze at the bizarre sight before her. The arrogant thugs now knelt in a row, heads bloodied from kowtowing. The tattooed man who had assaulted her was nowhere to be seen. Jason appeared unharmed, calm and composed. What on earth happened?Following her out, James Brown and Mary Martinez also gawked in shock. They had intended to take their daughter back inside, but the foolish girl insisted on dying alongside Jason if need be. This was clearly not what they had expected."Jason, are...are you alright?" Susan grabbed his hand anxiously. Jason just smiled. "Were you worried about me? I told you to trust me, no problem. The misunderstanding has been cleared up.""Misunderstanding? What misunderstanding?" Susan and Mary Martinez stared in bewilderment. Did this look like a mere misunderstan
Susan was exasperated but helpless about her mother. Still, giving her the money would just lead to more wasteful spending and losing it all again. A real headache.Just then, Jason coldly remarked, "If you're so set on dying, Aaron and his men haven't gone far. Take your pick of deaths, it can be easily arranged.""Who do you think you are, daring to lecture me? You're nothing! The world's gone mad, someone like you has no right! If there's no money today, I'll die right here!" Mary Martinez screeched.Susan frowned. "I can give you money, but first explain what happened to my house savings. What investment company was it?" That was three years of hard-earned savings towards a home, she couldn't just let it disappear unexplained.But Mary Martinez hemmed and hawed evasively, "They cheated me, refused to return the money despite having it. Reneged shamelessly. I put it there for higher interest, who knew they'd deny it later..." "Even the contract was taken from me...I didn't dare
Jason could hardly stand to watch anymore. Such open brutality in broad daylight? Auspicious Property seemed depraved indeed, true thugs.Brazenly beating those demanding repayment? Flouting law and justice so blatantly?"Stop!" Jason shouted.Everyone froze.The manager sized Jason up contemptuously. "Kid, who the hell are you? Mind your own business and scram!""I'm here on business with Mr. Thompson. What, I'm not welcome?" Jason glanced at him coolly."Business?" Manager Garcia started, looking skeptical. But seeing the BMW i8 behind Jason, he quickly fawned obsequiously, "Oh, forgive my ignorance! You must be Brian Gray, Mr. Gray here for a contract meeting! Please accept my apologies!" "Brian Gray?" Jason arched a brow, smiling amusedly. "Indeed, Gray is my surname. Take me to Mr. Thompson, we have matters to discuss.""Of course, we've been expecting you sir! This way please." Manager Garcia bowed and scraped fawningly.But as Jason moved to enter, a woman in her fifties sudd