“I’ll have this investigated!” Nicolas said, indifferently. He had little faith in Anthony’s hypothesis.“General Nicolas, please believe me! That guy Joseph is very ruthless; he’s the one who killed your leader!”“Don’t judge Joseph solely by his appearance; he may seem harmless, but he’s truly powerful. While not prominent in other fields, he’s exceptionally strong. If you don’t believe me, you can ask those present at the Watts family party; he single-handedly took down thirty men!”General Nicolas chuckled lightly upon hearing this. He thought Anthony would provide some useful information, but it turned out to be just that. Thirty men? So what? The Sprezzatura gang had hundreds of members; it was truly unbelievable that Joseph could take down a hundred men by himself. Nicolas had been in the political and underworld circles for many years, and he had never heard of Joseph! If he were truly a master, there was no way Nicolas wouldn’t know.“Alright, I said I will investigate.” With
“Yes, you can relax. The task you entrusted to me is done!” Rebecca said, smiling, as she was making a phone call.“Don’t worry! He won’t suspect anything! I used Miss’s phone to text him. You know, when people are in turmoil, their guard is at its lowest. He won’t know this is a trap! That fool will definitely come.” Rebecca spoke with confidence. One hand held her own phone, while the other held Charlotte’s phone.Rebecca was about to say something else when the door suddenly swung open. The person entering was none other than the owner of the room, and Rebecca’s employer, Charlotte.“Miss, Miss, when did you come back?” Rebecca immediately hung up the phone, her tone slightly awkward.“Just got back. Who were you talking to on the phone?”“Oh, just an old school friend asking to borrow money!” Rebecca quickly came up with an excuse, swiftly placing Charlotte’s phone back on the desk.Charlotte suspected nothing. She sat in her seat and worked on the documents.Seeing that Charlotte
“Young people these days are so spirited!” Nicolas looked at Joseph, then burst into laughter. In truth, he still had some doubt. Saying Joseph unilaterally killed his brother was illogical.“Joseph, do you know what consequences your words will lead to?”“I do.” Joseph replied indifferently. Even if not for Charlotte, he would still confess to killing Nicolas’s brother. It was his deed, and he didn’t want others to be implicated. Joseph knew his own capabilities. Facing the man in front of him, he felt no fear.“Do you know who I am?” Nicolas raised an eyebrow.“Major General Nicolas from the west.”Nicolas laughed heartily at that. Joseph knew his identity, so he must also know how formidable he was. Yet here, in this desolate place, he dared to admit to killing Nicolas’s beloved brother. Was he challenging his authority? Nicolas wanted to see how much courage the man before him had.“Aren’t you afraid of death? Or do you think I’ll spare you?”Joseph remained unfazed. He took two st
“Alright, I agree!” Joseph spoke, and the door was pushed up once again. A muscular man appeared, and Joseph recognized him as Mask Steven—one of the greatest heavyweight boxers in the world.Speaking briefly about Steven, he was hailed as the champion among supports, holding the heavyweight title from 2000 to 2010. He was undisputed for years. At 18, he won the gold medal in the lightweight category at the 2009 Summer Olympics and turned professional later that year.In the boxing world, Steven’s name was known to all. He was both an idol and a nightmare for all boxers worldwide. In recent years, Steven seemed to have withdrawn from boxing competitions and there were no reports about his activities. Joseph was surprised by Steven’s appearance today. He didn’t understand why Steven would become a subordinate under Nicolas, especially since Steven had no prior connection to the military or politics.“No need to look at me with such suspicion! Working for General Nicolas is an honor for
“You truly have broadened my horizons!” Nicolas wiped the blood from his mouth and spoke up. He didn’t seem the least bit angry.Nicolas was someone who valued talent. Joseph had truly earned his respect.“As promised, the death of that person. Consider it settled!” Nicolas waved his hand, signaling to let the matter go. He cherished his younger brother, but as a long-time military man, Nicolas believed in deeds over words. He knew there were reasons behind his brother’s death. The Sa gang leader never refrained from wicked deeds. It was just unfortunate that his brother encountered someone as courageous as Joseph.“Thank you for keeping your word. I also hope you’ll forgive Charlotte; she has nothing to do with this!”“Of course, Nicolas, I’m not unreasonable.”“In the future, if there’s anything, I hope for your cooperation!” Nicolas continued.Anthony, standing nearby, turned red with rage, as if possessed, and started babbling incessantly.“General, please reconsider. General, ple
“Why would you say that? Is Anderson trying to hide something?” Nicolas looked at Joseph with suspicion.Initially, Joseph wanted to inform Nicolas about the fake drug shipment of the Anderson company, but he reconsidered. Without evidence, he couldn’t involve Nicolas. Moreover, based on Nicolas’s relationship with the Sa gang, Joseph was confident that the general would soon know if there was anything going on.“Indeed, the Anderson company is keeping something from everyone. But I don’t have evidence, and I believe that based on your connections, you’ll soon find out what it is.”“There’s only one thing I hope you’ll consider carefully. Investing in the Anderson company this time is really risky. Money doesn’t grow on trees, so please think carefully!” Joseph continued.After hesitating for a while, General Nicolas finally nodded slightly at Joseph’s suggestion. Indeed, the prospect the Anderson company presented seemed very enticing, and without Joseph’s warning, he would have inve
Joseph stepped out of the bathroom. He returned to the living room, holding the half-finished cup of tea.“Coco...” Joseph wanted to say something but stopped.Joseph’s hesitant demeanor surprised Coco slightly. It was the first time she had seen him so indecisive.“What is it? Just say it!”Joseph pondered for a moment, then ultimately decided to tell Coco about his plan.“I’m planning to move somewhere else to live.”“What? What are you saying?” Coco exclaimed, abruptly standing up. Joseph’s words felt like a bucket of cold water splashed in her face.“Why would you even think of that? Don’t you live here just fine? Aren’t your friends and important people here?” Coco hastily continued.Joseph remained silent. Only those involved truly understood everything; appearances could be deceiving. The black car tailing him today could be a warning. When the camouflage layer disappeared, he would face many dangers.There was one thing Coco said that Joseph found to be true: his friends and i
“Sorry, but I cannot accept your proposal.” Joseph flatly refused.“Don’t you need to think more? This is a once in a lifetime opportunity! Remember that the Watts family is the richest and most powerful family in this area!”“Do not need! I have no intention of changing my decision!”Joseph’s bluntness surprised Demetrius. He thought that becoming the son-in-law of the Watts family was the wish of every young man in this city. This is a step into the clouds!“I have no interest in the money and power of the Watts family. The only reason I help you is because you have something I want. That’s all.”“Of course, now I see Miss Amile and Coco as my two friends. But it just stops there!” Joseph continuedAs soon as Joseph’s words ended, Coco’s face immediately changed. But after that, she quickly regained her spirit. Coco moved closer to her grandfather.“Grandpa, marriage is a big life event that we cannot force on others. If Joseph doesn’t want to, we shouldn’t!”“Huh! You guys are real