Anthony looked at the scene before him, his limbs involuntarily trembling. He could handle a few individuals, but a whole gang was a different story. Even the strength of a bull couldn’t match the prowess of someone like him.“Do you know who my father is? If any of you dare to touch me or the girl next to me today, I’ll make sure all of you pay the price,” Anthony hastily brought up his father to threaten them. He couldn’t afford to lose face in front of Charlotte.“You’re quite the brat! Just because of your lineage, doesn’t mean you can protect yourself!” Mike looked at Anthony like he was a clown. He was the son of the head of the biggest gang around here, and even the Watts family had to show some respect to his father. What significance did someone like Anthony, a nobody, hold?“My father...my father is...” Before Anthony could finish, the group led by Mike and Miz charged at him. They didn’t waste words, immediately launching a flurry of punches at Anthony’s face.The hall becam
“Haha, I saw guy named Anthony earlier didn’t know his strength. This guy doesn’t know his strength times ten!”“That’s right, relying on himself to kill all of us! Truly delusional.”“That guy Anthony at least had a somewhat famous father to back him up, but this guy, what does he have? Nothing!”The Sprezzatura gang members took turns mocking Joseph. In their eyes, Joseph did not differ from a lunatic with a big mouth.“I don’t care who you are, nor do I want to know how powerful the so-called biggest gang in this city is. The only thing I want is for you all to pack up and leave while releasing Charlotte!” Joseph maintained his indifferent and cold attitude while speaking.Anthony gritted his teeth as he watched the scene unfold before him. Joseph’s actions were like a splash of cold water on his face. Joseph made him even more contemptible in everyone’s eyes. If Anthony had a wish right now, he would undoubtedly wish for the Sprezzatura gang to kill Joseph, or at least cripple him.
“Being the best person means knowing where you stand! Don’t think a little martial arts skill gives you the right to act recklessly.” Anthony turned to Joseph, and the envy in his words was clear. And it was reasonable too; Joseph had indeed made him feel embarrassed. He even overheard whispers comparing him and Joseph. Joseph’s foolish actions could easily deceive the people here!This time, he was determined to make Joseph pay. Sprezzatura, he would use the gang’s power to make Joseph regret his actions.“Mr. Mike, I think this Joseph is already tired of living! He’s pitying someone of your caliber!” Anthony deliberately added fuel to the fire.Though in extreme pain, Mike’s face immediately lit up with a satisfied smile at the words “your caliber.” Indeed, Mike didn’t believe Joseph would dare to touch him. He didn’t believe there could be someone so crazy in the world that even the Sprezzatura gang wouldn’t fear.“I’ll give you one last chance, kneel and apologize to me!”“Why shou
The guests present today left one by one. Ultimately, no one wanted to be involved in this troublesome situation. Mike also had several of his men taken to the hospital. The surrounding space became unusually quiet. The once spacious hall now only had four people left: Joseph, Charlotte, Anthony, and Rebecca.“Things have come to this point, and now, there’s no escaping it!” Charlotte was the first to speak, breaking the eerie silence.“My network in this city isn’t nonexistent either. Let me try to contact some influential people.” Charlotte said as she took out her phone and dialed some high-ranking numbers in the city. She genuinely wanted to help Joseph, just as he had helped her earlier.Before Charlotte could make the call, Rebecca snatched the phone from her hand.“Miss, please forgive my rudeness. But this time, I can’t just stand by and watch you jump into the fire!”“Rebecca! Give me the phone back! Right now!”Faced with Charlotte’s firmness, Rebecca couldn’t help but trembl
“Here is the esculeap grass for you.” Coco fulfilled her promise and handed the esculeap grass to Joseph. It had no use in her possession, but it meant something to Joseph. Besides, she wasn’t the type to just talk without backing it up.When Joseph saw the esculeap grass in Coco’s hands, he couldn’t hide his excitement anymore. This was what he needed. Something he had been searching for years. With this medicinal herb, Joseph was confident he could soon concoct the medicine he needed.“Thank you so much.”“It’s nothing. This is something you deserve. Besides, I’m just keeping my promise. Can’t have people saying the daughter of the Watts family talks big but doesn’t follow through, right?”“Exactly.” Joseph looked at Coco, a smile still on his lips.“Oh, by the way, if you find another branch of esculeap grass or similar herbs, remember to let me know. We can continue to trade.” Joseph continued.“Sure, no problem.”“Oh Joseph, there’s one thing I don’t understand. What exactly do yo
Charlotte paced back and forth in the room, her stomach burning like fire.“What should I do? I can’t just stay silent like this!”“Miss, please calm down! If we don’t stay quiet now, what else can we do!” Rebecca clung Charlotte’s trembling hands. Charlotte still had feelings for Joseph.“No, I have to do something for Joseph. All of this is because of me!”Faced with Charlotte’s stubbornness, Rebecca didn’t know how to advise her. No matter how many times she said it, Charlotte still insisted on protecting Joseph!“Alright, let’s do this. Let’s ask Anthony for help! Surely he will help us!” Rebecca compromised somewhat.“No, it’s beyond Anthony’s control now! Even if his father agrees to help now, it won’t make any difference!” Charlotte grew increasingly panicked. If it weren’t for her, things wouldn’t have escalated to this point. Joseph fell into this mess because he was protecting her. How could Charlotte just sit idly by!“Fine, I’ll go meet with the leader of the Sprezzatura ga
“It’s done, Patrick. It won’t be long now,” Joseph said, smiling. He had finished storing the esculape grass.“You don’t have to go through all this trouble for me!” Patrick replied before Joseph could say anything.Just then, the phone rang suddenly. Joseph didn’t have this number saved in his phone, but he recognized it—it was Rebecca’s number.“What’s the matter?” Joseph answered the phone, his tone clearly lacking goodwill.“Joseph, something’s happened. Charlotte went to the Sprezzatura gang leader’s place this morning, but she hasn’t come out yet!” The secretary’s voice couldn’t hide her worry, fear, and tension. Since Charlotte had entered there, Rebecca hardly dared to breathe.“Why did she go in there?”“What else could she do? She wanted to negotiate with those people to save you! Rebecca shouted over the phone. It was all because of Joseph, all because of him, that her lady encountered this situation.Joseph was now losing his composure, too. He hurriedly grabbed the coat on
“Let him go now!”“Immediately apologize to Joseph,” Brain ordered Eric.Upon hearing this, Eric was so enraged that his lungs felt like they would burst. He was a notorious gang leader himself. He didn’t know who the person in front of him was, but that Joseph had beaten his son to a pulp was undeniable.Now, if he let Joseph go, how could he make his subordinates respect and obey him in the future? He couldn’t swallow this anger. His beloved son had suffered such severe beatings that he lost reproductive function. How could he just let it slide?“Brain, this matter is beyond my authority. I cannot comply with your request!”As soon as Eric finished speaking, a loud slap echoed in the air. Brain wasted no time in delivering a resounding blow to the old man’s face.“If I let him go now, how will I answer to my son? And how will I satisfy my pride?”“You have no choice. Immediately release Joseph and his people!” Brain’s face turned red with anger. His fury was clear.Eric felt a bit sh