Love's Change of Heart

Chapter 59

After receiving 300 thousand from Aidan, Jethro indulged in all the luxuries of life. He got himself all spiffed up and strutted about proudly as his self-esteem soared thanks to all the flattery he received.

It was right around this time that he heard about a business opportunity.

300 thousand was a pittance compared to Jethro's greed, so once he heard about the possibility of making millions from it, he immediately handed all his money over. He still needed a few dozen grand, so he decided to get in touch with some loan sharks and offered to partner with them.

Clearly, this was a trap. Once the others managed to squeeze every last drop of cash out of him, the loan sharks came knocking on his door again.

Jethro caught wind of it and went into hiding once more. Somehow, the loan sharks found out about Louis working at a convenience store, so they came looking for him instead.

There was no way that Louis would give them any money, so they became physical.

After hearing everything, Leanna could feel the veins along her forehead throbbing violently. She did have a feeling that something bad would happen…

He frowned at her silence. "You don't need to bother with this. His matters have nothing to do with us."

"That's not true, boy. Isn't it a given to repay a debt? How can you say you're not going to bother with this?"

A man called out from behind them, and Leanna's grip tightened around Louis' arm as she turned around to look at him.

This man was the same one that stormed into their house three years ago and forced her to make a decision while clutching Louis' arm.

Louis recognized him too. The air around him seemed to freeze as he tried to rush at the man, but Leanna held him back.

Ron Sedley gave Leanna a sly grin. "What a coincidence. I never thought I'd see you again."

Her lips thinned into a straight line without responding.

Louis shoved Leanna behind him. There was a menacing expression on his handsome face as he said, "Go and look for Jethro if you want your money back."

"Oh? Look who it is that got his panties in a wad. So, you're Jethro's son, huh? You've grown so much taller after three years." Ron turned to the bunch of hooligans behind him and said, "Guys, take a look. That's a state-level top scorer over there! You should get some of his good luck."

The bunch of hooligans howled with laughter.

The noise caught the attention of the police officer, who walked over and commanded, "Stop your ruckus, all of you! Where do you think you are?!"

down before saying, "Relax, officer. We're just congratulating

standing record of him. The police officer eyed him and warned, "Don't get coy

a private matter, so we'll settle it

"I want

her, she repeated, "I want to press charges against those men who laid a hand on my

I can give it to you, but I won't just let you get away with hitting

broke out into a smile at

of fights anyway, so spending a few nights at the detention center was

you going to give

time

cooperative you are.

"You can't give him the

muttered in reply, "Louis, stay out

Louis and snorted. "Little boy, your sister is a lot more decisive than you are. If I were you, I would've rather

Bang!

fist crashed right into

at once, but Ron waved them down. He massaged his face and said, "Fellows, no need to get so worked up. This little top scorer over here is just a coward who hides behind his sister's back. It's no biggie to let him

grabbed Louis once more and said

she did

the police station, he was sullen

After that, she said to Louis, "We need to get your injuries checked, and take an x-ray too, to see if you're hurt anywhere

stared out the window for quite some time before asking, "Are

you think I'm that dumb? I'm not a doormat.

were going to be able to get away tonight if she did not agree

his fists. "What are we going to do

was not worried about himself, but since those men could find out where he

we need to

has obviously gone into hiding.

as he holed himself up somewhere, there was no way of finding him, not unless he showed up on

find a way,"

"But—"

need to worry about these things, okay? It'll be fine. I can handle it.