Seeing he was about to get violent, Susan and Mary were greatly shocked, but Katherine Gonzales and Joe Martinez were proud and arrogant, sneering coldly, "Well done, beat him fiercely! Trash should kneel on the ground and be thrown in the trash!"But seeing this, Jason sneered coldly. He dared attack him? This beanpole? Seeing the punch come, he lazily kicked out a foot. Before Russell Martinez could react, his entire body was in midair, his abdomen in intense pain, face twisted, screaming as he crashed into the luggage."Boom!""Bastard! My son, Russell!" Katherine screamed in fright, then glared ferociously at Jason, "Who allowed you trash to fight back? You should just stand there and take the beating! How dare you hit my son, I'll tear you apart!"Susan and Mary Martinez cried out in alarm. The scene happened too quickly to react or stop it. But the next second, a clear, resounding slap rang out, the entire room falling silent. In their vision, Jason's merciless slap was like
Just as Susan was about to erupt, Mary suddenly had an idea. Smiling awkwardly, she said, "It's not that we won't help Russell, just that money is tight now. How about I give you this sapphire necklace for the time being? It's quite valuable."As she spoke, she removed the chain from her neck - the first gem Jason had gifted Susan. "Hmph, trying to brush off beggars with a cheap necklace? How much could that be worth?" Joe and Russell scoffed, conveniently forgetting they had come to demand money unreasonably. But Katherine's eyes lit up. She snatched the necklace and beamed, "Sister, you're too kind! We'll gladly accept this. Well, it's gotten late, so we'll take our leave."Ignoring Joe and Russell's shouts, she hurriedly left with their luggage, secretly delighted. Mary was puzzled - just like that, they agreed to leave? Usually they were so difficult! At least she had fobbed them off with a fake necklace. Surely they didn't think it was real? So gullible! She would have to
Just as the trio were getting riled up, their cab suddenly braked and stopped at a supermarket. "Hang on, I need to buy cigarettes," the driver said, getting out.Impatient, Katherine grumbled, "Useless fools everywhere, wasting time. They should just die!" But Russell's eyes landed on a duffel bag tucked away in a corner. Shocked, he whispered, "Mom, look!" At least tens of thousands were stuffed inside - bundles of fresh cash from the bank!Katherine's eyes gleamed. Succumbing to temptation, she swiftly snatched the money. "What are you doing?" Joe panicked. "That's theft! What if he notices?"But Katherine glared, "What's there to be scared of? How will he know it's us? He could've dropped it on the way back from the bank. If anything happens, we'll just blame Susan's family and extort more money from them! We have no leverage right now, but with this, we can bite them again." Russell agreed eagerly, "That's right. If we don't push them, we'll never know how much they have! $20
At his words, the terrified trio fled clutching their bags, the hundreds of thousands of dollars sapphire forgotten. Their lives were more precious, they'd find a way to get it back from the Browns later. And that useless Jason will pay!The next day, Jason awoke refreshed. He could still see ample snowy flesh before him - Susan's allure was truly heart-stirring! Jason swallowed hard and suppressed his pounding heart. Stepping out, he saw Kyle's mother Grace Diaz had prepared a sumptuous breakfast."Thanks for the trouble, Auntie Diaz." Jason smiled.Grace beamed with relief, "I'm glad you all like it. Oh, be careful going out at night - there was a news report about a family of three stealing their cab driver's money but getting beaten badly in return."Susan and James Brown were shocked, how awful! They deserved it!But Jason was unsurprised. He already knew - the unrepentant Katherine Gonzales family had tried to return for more money, but Sean had scared them back home.Just then
But Dylan glared and scoffed, "Misunderstanding? Are you questioning me? Strip and wipe the floor or get out yourself!""Yes sir!" The guards jumped in fright and moved to surround Jason.Nothing to be done, the bosses word was law. Not obeying meant losing their jobs. They didn't know how this guy had offended the VP, but this would be a public humiliation!Seeing this, Jason sighed, "Stubborn fool, don't make trouble for yourself. This is sincere advice, or there will be grave consequences!" "Ridiculous! Grab him!" Dylan yelled furiously.But just as the guards moved to grab Jason, an anxious bellow suddenly rang out."All of you stop!""What's that? Who's causing trouble? Seize them all!" Dylan Simmons bellowed furiously, having lost all composure. Consumed by vengeance, he only wished to humiliate Jason by making him strip naked and drag his clothes on the floor like a clown, to get back at him for the car wiping incident. His eyes were blinded by hatred.But Jason shook his hea
Unless he wanted to give up his deputy general manager position. But that would be the height of foolishness, leaving him powerless even to protect himself.Under the crowd's gaze, Dylan Simmons' face burned as he lowered his head and trembled out, "Dad...Daddy!""Hahaha..." The surrounding couples laughed uproariously. Just now this man was arrogant, but now he's calling daddy with his tail between his legs. There's always a higher mountain.But it wasn't over. Mark Phillips suddenly snorted coldly, "Do to yourself what you did to Mr. Gray earlier. Not everyone can be forgiven for foolish acts. The deputy general manager role isn't exclusive to you."Dylan Simmons' face flushed, then pale, his temple throbbing as his eyes flashed imperceptible resentment. The next second, he actually stripped off his suit, leaving only his boxers, and knelt to wipe the floor."Jason, Mark Phillips, just you wait and see..."The onlookers gaped in shock. He really stripped!But unbeknownst to them,
As soon as she finished, the relatives angrily retorted, "Insolent! How dare you speak to your elders like that? Who knows if you're just pretending to gain sympathy? Stop acting all good here.""If you really cared for the Brown family, you'd hand over the company to avoid our struggle.""Hmph, I see she's just unwilling to part with it. Word is she's driving BMWs and living in villas now. How could she possibly let the company go after just becoming spokesperson, with boundless prospects ahead..."One after another, the sarcastic, ridiculing tones and unabashed attacks cut Susan like a knife, filling her with despair. Was this still the Brown family she knew?In this moment, she felt as if she stood on the opposite side of the world, chilled to the bone, both inside and out, like being in darkness, shunned and reviled by all.Even her parents, Mary Martinez and James Brown, didn't dare make a peep from the corner, afraid of getting burned.Just as Susan was about to give up everyth
Hearing this, Susan's reddened eyes blinked as she nodded, for the first time feeling a trace of warmth beside her in the cold despair.Just as they were about to go in, James Brown and Mary Martinez, who weren't chosen, anxiously said, "Remember to fight for the company and will. If you don't stake your claim now, we'll have nothing left. We're fully relying on you now.""Your mother's glory and luxury for the rest of her life, the jewelry and finery, also depend on you! Even if you don't do it for yourself, do it for me!" Seeing her urgency deepened Susan's pain. Jason said coldly, "Don't speak too soon. With me here, those who shouldn't die likely won't find it so easy."This wasn't big talk. Although he had only learned from Master for months, he had inherited all his skills. As the saying goes, the master leads you in, but attainment depends on the person. His medical expertise was fully due to Jason's talent and gifts, or anyone else in his place wouldn't have learned even wit
"Thud! Thud! Thud!"A series of dull impacts resounded through the room, accompanied by cries of pain. Bodyguards were sent flying with single slaps or kicked into walls, the scene utter chaos.In moments, over a dozen guards lay incapacitated. Even Bennett found himself on the receiving end of a devastating punch to the chest, sent flying as he coughed up blood."Who... who are you? It's impossible... How can someone so young possess such formidable skills? Cough... ugh..." Bennett struggled to speak through his pain.Jason was undoubtedly the youngest Martial Arts Master he had ever encountered, and easily among the top ten in skill."My name is Jason. I warned you: harm her, and you'd face a gruesome end. The Murphy family will pay dearly for this transgression." Jason's cold voice accompanied his methodical approach.He made no move to pursue Henry Murphy. There was no need—the man couldn't truly escape. Even if he fled Central Area, Jason could drag him back."Jason? Jackson! You
Jason, his face a mask of cold fury, tightened his grip on Henry Murphy's throat. He addressed Bennett, "The tables have turned. Your choices are simple: mutual destruction or her release. Decide."His grip tightened further, nearly crushing Henry Murphy's windpipe. The young heir's face turned an alarming shade of purple as he struggled for air."Quickly... cough cough... save... save me..." Henry Murphy choked out desperately.Henry Murphy never anticipated falling into such a trap. He had dismissed Jason entirely, viewing him as nothing more than a notorious weakling. Who could have foreseen that he was actually a formidable opponent?A grave miscalculation indeed.This young man was far from ordinary.Alas, this realization came too late. Two powerful fingers now threatened to crush his windpipe at any moment."Stop... stop this, you scoundrel! If you dare harm our young master, the Murphy family will annihilate your entire Brown family. You'll all perish!" Bennett roared in threa
Her venomous words dripped with contempt, a stark contrast to her recent pleas for mercy. It was Jason who had shown her kindness then, advising her to disappear. Clearly, his words had fallen on deaf ears.Perhaps the allure of wealth and status proved too strong to resist.Henry Murphy, disdaining further dialogue, fixed Jason with an intense gaze. "I hear you possess jade pendants of a particular hue. Moreover, you seem to understand their significance and have been collecting them. Excellent. Hand them all over to me.""Such high-grade Mystical Objects are beyond the likes of you. Cooperate, and if I'm feeling generous, I might spare your miserable life.""Jade pendants?" Jason's pupils constricted as he suddenly turned his piercing gaze towards Ashley, murderous intent radiating from him."It was you. You told him!"The revelation stunned him. This wretched woman had not only betrayed his kindness but had also sold him out.Ashley's knowledge of the jade pendants was no surprise
"Cough... cough!"Susan coughed with difficulty as the gag fell away. She gazed at the frenzied, sharp-tongued Ashley, shaking her head with a complex expression. "You're mistaken. I've never tried to compete with you. This is all in your imagination.""Besides, no matter how envious you are, it shouldn't drive you to such extremes. Do you truly harbor such hatred towards me?"Had Ashley not confessed, Susan might never have imagined that envy could transform someone so drastically, leading them down this irredeemable path of ruthlessness."Hmph, spare me your false sympathy. In my eyes, you're nothing but a contemptible wretch. If I hadn't caught you, would you be uttering these words so meekly? You're probably gloating inside!""Let me tell you this: you'll never rise above me again. You belong beneath my feet, nothing more than a lowly creature!"Ashley sneered through gritted teeth.As she raised her hand to strike again, another resounding slap echoed through the room. However, t
Jason's face turned frosty, his teeth clenched as he spoke, "I swear, if you harm a single hair on her head, I will annihilate your entire lineage. No matter who you are or what your status might be, do not underestimate my capabilities or my resolve.""State your demands clearly. Whatever you want, I'll provide. But if you provoke me... you will regret it immensely."He spoke while barely containing his fury, utterly shocked by this turn of events. With the enemy holding the upper hand, he rapidly tried to deduce their identity.The voice was vaguely familiar, but not entirely recognizable. Who would dare to be so bold?Lotus Thirteen? Or had Justin Wesley arrived in Emerald City to make his move? No, it seemed too soon; he hadn't fully inherited the Wesley family yet.But if not them, then who? Matt Turner or Gerald White? He had certainly made quite a few enemies recently."Heh, such big words, Mr. Gray. Why don't we continue this conversation when you arrive? The last hotel on Sea
No matter how Mary Martinez explained or pleaded, it had no effect. The old lady simply ignored her.It was as if she was saying, "Just wait and see in three days!"Aunt Diaz was alarmed. If the old lady were to cause such a commotion, what would become of Susan and Mary Martinez's reputations?Soon after, James Brown returned home with Susan. Upon hearing about the $100,000 allowance demand, they were stunned. Good heavens, they knew the old lady would be trouble."What... what should we do? Try to talk her out of it, or send her back home. If she keeps carrying on like this, we won't be able to live here anymore," James Brown said, rubbing his temples."Easy for you to say. Why don't you do it? I promise I'll support you, but I don't want to be labeled as unfilial," Mary Martinez retorted, her lips twisted in a grimace. She had already talked herself hoarse trying to reason with her mother.Seeing the situation, Jason furrowed his brow. If Susan was in a difficult position, he could
"What do you understand? Listen carefully: from now on, whenever you see Gray divine physician, you must show the utmost respect. Never offend him, or even the Parker family won't be able to protect you!" Leonard Wood warned her gravely.Stephanie Parker, thoroughly frightened, nodded repeatedly...Meanwhile, Jason had returned home, where Old Mrs. Martinez was inevitably causing a scene again, making everyone uncomfortable. However, given her status, no one could say anything."A good-for-nothing loafer who's busier than my granddaughter. What's going on? Is everyone avoiding me? Do you all want this old woman to live out her days in loneliness?" Old Mrs. Martinez's voice dripped with sarcasm.Jason and Grace Diaz could only sigh inwardly as they served her tea, cut fruit, and attended to her every whim to avoid further complaints."Mom, what are you saying? I'm here to keep you company, aren't I? We don't need to pay any attention to that useless fellow. Out of sight, out of mind -
Stephanie Parker and the onlookers were struck dumb, their eyes wide and jaws hitting the floor in sheer disbelief.This seemingly ordinary individual had managed to make Uncle Wood bow his head. What was going on? What kind of background did he have? What was his story? Had the world gone mad?Even Kelly Harris, who knew of Jason's exceptional medical skills, was left speechless at the sight before her. She gaped at the nonchalant Jason, unable to comprehend the scale of his influence that commanded the reverence of hundreds.While others might not grasp the full significance, as a medical student, Kelly understood perfectly. These were the cream of the crop in the medical field, each capable of being the crown jewel of any major hospital.One person alone could sustain an entire hospital!Over a hundred such individuals - can you imagine the impact? It was as if half the medical world was trembling before him!"This... this..."As everyone stood in shock, Jason turned to Roger Cox,
"As if! You can't even get in yourself, and you have the audacity to make such an offer? Have you no shame?" Kelly Harris rolled her eyes, clearly unconvinced.But Stephanie Parker just smirked. "Clearly, you don't know me well enough. My family, the Parkers, are part of the Medical Family. If I choose to reveal my identity, getting in there would be as easy as strolling through my own backyard. Many of the medical geniuses in there even know me personally.""Do you think this Chinese Medicine Conference could keep me out now? Well, do you believe me now?" she boasted.She had never revealed this information before. Even her admirers and followers were unaware of her prestigious background."You're from the Medical Family?" Jason was surprised, not expecting to encounter two members in one day.Kelly Harris was even more shocked. This was the first time she had heard about this. She never imagined that her insufferable rival was from such an esteemed background. No wonder Stephanie ha