"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
They laughed uncontrollably. That arrogant attitude clearly showed utter disbelief. Daniel Smith? This loser knows Mr. Smith? Ridiculous!Even if he really knew Daniel Smith, with Auspicious Property's strength, they might not beat him but could certainly protect themselves. Among Emerald City real estate firms, they were top-tier.But Jason remained aloof as ever, even murmuring calmly, "Laugh while you can. I'll leave you with this - those whom Heaven would destroy, it first makes mad."Just then, Paul Thompson's phone seemed to explode as endless messages flooded in, with urgent calls blasting through."What...what's happening?" Paul Thompson was greatly shocked and hurriedly took a finance call."Mr. Thompson, we're in trouble! A massive capital trap, just lost $70-80 million! Stocks crashing, it's a disaster we can't contain!" The finance manager sounded panicked and frightened."What? Impossible! Keep it together!" Paul Thompson bellowed.But just then, the construction foreman
Jason also got the contract from Mary Martinez. The rest was for Macro Vision Group to handle.When he walked to the sales office downstairs, the woman who had desperately pleaded for his help earlier looked at him with gratitude, tears flowing uncontrollably. Her lips mouthed "Thank you!"Jason gave a faint smile and nodded gently, then drove off into the wind amidst cheers of jubilation and money distribution, merging into the eternal sky and earth. It was somewhat ethereal, like a hermit leaving behind fame and fortune.But when he returned home, Mary Martinez scoffed at him, "Back so soon? You probably didn't even get through the door. Useless as expected."She had accomplished nothing after making a fuss for so long, yet Jason came and went in under half an hour. What good could he possibly do?Susan was a bit disappointed but said nothing. The outcome was foreseeable anyway. Oh well, back to square one.Mary Martinez sneered, "I never expected a useless nobody like you to accom
The night passed without event.The following day, Susan went to work alone, but she had arranged to meet Jason early to see the surprise.Upon entering the company, however, the atmosphere seemed amiss. A cluster of female colleagues were buzzing excitedly, their cheeks flushed with excitement as they huddled over their phones, whispering fervently."What's gotten into everyone today? Why the commotion?" Susan wondered aloud with a puzzled expression.The secretary, unable to contain her excitement, blurted out, "Haven't you heard, Madam Chairman? The heartthrob Eric Scott is in Emerald City! He's absolutely dreamy.""Eric Scott? The celebrity?" Susan paused, then it clicked— the same star who had been all over the recent news, overshadowing even the bankruptcy buzz surrounding Auspicious Property Company. His fame was undeniable.Yet, she had little interest in men who were all style and no substance; she much preferred the genuine comfort Jason provided."By the way, how are those