No.1 Supreme Warrior by Moneto

Chapter 51
Selena frowned as she walked forward to question.

“Yeah, is this a major event, father? You’ve prepared so much champagne too!” Andrew also had on a puzzled look. He truly could not understand why such a grand celebration was being held at noon!

“There is indeed something worth celebrating for. Ivan is going to sign a huge business deal and it happens to be a huge one. Ivan mentioned that its net profit would be 300 million dollars! This amount is close to the profits we make in a year!” The old master smiled and said bluntly.

“Yes indeed, our Ivan has finally done us proud for once. He’s been able to finalize such a major business deal!” Theodore nodded before raising his head slightly. He seemed slightly proud.

“I’m not sure which family he made the deal with though?” Selena frowned and felt that this was quite unexpected as this unserious man was somehow able to do something so baffling?

“With the Wilson’s. He’s already on his way to sign it. We’ve already come to an agreement through the phone last night so I’m guessing he should be on his way back right now!” The old master looked at the time.

“Selena, the truth is that you’re quite remarkable back then. It’s too bad, if it wasn’t for…” A relative from the Taylor’s shot a glance at jackie, hinting at something.

“Uncle, I know. I chose this path and won’t ever regret it!” Selena smiled, looking somewhat melancholic.

It was just at this moment that the door opened once again and Ivan appeared in front of everyone.

“Ivan’s back, everyone clap!” Theodore cheered out immediately.

In that instant, everyone began clapping and the entire room instantly became lively!

“Ivan, you’ve arrived at such an opportune moment, everyone’s gathered here just for you!”

“Yes indeed, Young Master Ivan. Hurry up and announce the fruits of your labor, even the champagne is all ready!”

Several relatives immediately came forward to butter Ivan up.

jackie and Selena exchanged looks with each other. They could tell the purpose of the gathering today was to witness Ivan’s amazing results and to simply show off his outstanding abilities!

Ivan had a bitter look as he spoke in a depressed tone, “The contract was a bust. Something came up and Young Master Wilson immediately tore it apart!”

“What!”

Everyone gasped when they heard that statement! They were all ready for a celebration that even a banquet was fully prepared. However, Ivan had actually told them the entire ordeal was for nothing. Before Ivan went out, he was extremely confident and it seemed as if he was 100% certain the deal would follow through.

“What happened?” The old master’s expression dimmed as he slowly approached Ivan and questioned him.

At that moment, Ivan found himself tongue-tied. He actually had no idea how to respond. He could not possibly expose the horrific deed he and Micheal did last night, right? If he did, it was possible that the old master would have thought of murdering him.

“Well, this is quite difficult to say… The thing is, Micheal was in a bad mood and mentioned that his family had some incident last night, so he would not be signing the agreement anymore. I too, had no choice! I was also kicked out of there!” Ivan decided to scold him. “I didn’t expect Micheal to be so dishonorable as well! How could he change his mind when it was already agreed upon!”

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“How can Micheal act like that? So he just changed his mind today without reason after coming into an agreement yesterday!”

“Yes, how despicable indeed. He actually had the audacity to toy with such a major deal?”

Everyone from the Taylor family was extremely furious and started putting all the blame on Micheal. Upon noticing that no one was pointing fingers at him, Ivan felt relieved in his heart. jackie, who was standing on the side, frowned. He somehow felt this whole ordeal was not as simple.

It was not easy for Fiona to obtain such an opportunity, so it was only natural for her to take it. She immediately said, “Sigh, Young Master Ivan, our family has been waiting on your good news, you know. Here we thought you’d be able to bring in a business deal worth 300 million dollars to the Taylor family. We didn’t expect for it to all turn into nothing!”

The moment she made that statement, Ivan’s face looked incredibly cold and bitter. He had originally gotten Fiona and everyone here to brag about his amazing achievements, not expecting it to backfire on him.

However, he took a look at jackie at the side. He scoffed and said, “This is an oversight on my part because I never expected someone of such high status like Young Master Wilson to go back on his word!”

Ivan paused as he made that statement. He then pondered for a moment before continuing, “However, I’m stronger than others since I believe someone still doesn’t have a job ever since his return, right!? The truth is, it is people like these that have the hardest time finding a job!”

Cecelia immediately interjected and said, “Oh yeah, after veterans are discharged, they seem to have a very difficult time finding jobs that are suitable for them. So, could he be working his old job and delivering take out?”

Upon hearing that, plenty of the Taylors started laughing. In their eyes, delivering take out was viewed as a very low and disgraceful job.

“That’s right, I know plenty of veterans that can’t get a job after being discharged and end up working as bodyguards or security guards. Why don’t we do it this way? Come be a security guard in our company and I’ll pay you a monthly wage of 4000 dollars!”

After Ivan gave it some thought, he started chuckling and being condescending.

“4000 a month, that’s not bad!” The moment Fiona heard that, she told jackie, “Why don’t you think about it, jackie? You’re a big man and can’t possibly just stew at home and not do anything, right?”

“Forget about it. First of all, I am not in need of that kind of meager cash. Also, I don’t wish to be ordered around by certain people.” However, jackie seemed to have refused the offer immediately. When he witnessed the scene of Ivan bullying his own daughter upon his return yesterday, he would never work for Ivan.

If it was not for Ivan being part of the Taylors, and therefore Selena’s relative, jackie would have murdered him already.

All he wanted to do now was spend time with his wife and daughter and live a peaceful life.

“In no need of money?” Ivan laughed the moment he heard that. Even Fiona’s expression instantly turned bitter.

“You’re not in need of money? How comical. Don’t forget our agreement, don’t blame us when you’re unable to fork out that 30 million dollars when the time comes!”

Ivan chuckled before he started laughing at jackie. He said, “You don’t actually seem to be short on cash. You’re in no need of meager cash, right? What you lack is 30 million dollars so I’m actually interested to see how you’re going to make that money. If you can’t fork it out when the time comes, it’ll prove that aside from your ability to lie, you’re nothing!”

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“There’s no need for you to care about my affairs. 4000 a month, that’s literally an insult to me!” jackie let out a subtle smile. The truth was that when he was about to get discharged, it was uncertain just how many people had secretly contacted him and offered him an astronomical amount of money. However, he had turned them all down.

As such, it was impossible for Ivan’s offer of four thousand dollars to do his bidding to work as the amount was merely an insult to him.

“Yes, yes, yes. You’re the boss, you’ve contributed something major for the country so they must have offered you a huge sum of money, right? From the looks of things, we’re blind to worry about you!” Ivan spoke in a sinister tone.

jackie ignored him and instead, shifted his focus on the champagne on the table. He then said, “Old Master Taylor, are we not celebrating anymore? If we don’t eat now, the food’s going to get cold!”

The corner of Old Master Taylor’s mouth twitched violently as jackie did not hold any restraint as he spoke. He was saying things that he should not just to intentionally embarrass them even though today was planned as a celebration.

“I think you haven’t seen food this delicious in a really long time now. You should be drooling now even looking at it, right?” Cecelia immediately rolled her eyes at jackie before coldly making that statement.

“Let’s eat since the food’s already served. Just pretend this is a normal gathering now!” Old Master Taylor helplessly waved his hand. He then took a look at Ivan and said, “Ivan, remember that next time before any agreements are signed, ignore all verbal agreements made. There is always a possibility that the other party will back out of it at any time. Do you understand? Therefore, don’t speak so confidently next time!”

Ivan’s expression turned bitter, however, he was only able to roll with the punches and smile awkwardly. He said, “I understand, grandpa. Please, join us too!”

Finally, everyone sat down and began eating. Xena seemed to be eating cautiously. She originally thought that since her own appearance was not bad, the Taylor family might be happier that she tagged along. She had not expected that she would instead be looked down and unacknowledged.

“Young Master Ivan, that jackie fellow was acting quite rashly earlier. Why don’t we think of a way to humiliate him?” While they ate, a middle-aged man from the Taylor family sat next to Ivan and spoke up.

“Really now? Do you have a plan?” After Ivan heard it, he was instantly interested.

“Young Master Ivan, don’t we have quite a few alcoholics here? Why don’t we get him drunk and he’ll humiliate himself then, right? It would be much better if he’s picking fights irrationally while drunk!” The man chuckled as he said that.

“Alright!” Ivan was instantly delighted. He had always gone out for drinks and his alcohol tolerance was pretty good. Moreover, if some members of the Taylor family could listen to him and drink with jackie, it would be a miracle for him to not become drunk under his command!

After a brief moment, that middle-aged man approached jackie and said with a smile, “You’re jackie, right? Honestly, when you married Selena back then, I didn’t get a chance to drink with you as your elder. So, let’s raise a toast to you being a war hero as it’s completely unrelated to whether you’re part of the Taylor family or not!”

Since he mentioned he was an elder, jackie could not refuse him. All he could do was stand up and pour himself a drink before saying, “You’re too kind. We’re all citizens of Daxia and it’s our duty to defend our land! As a form of respect, I’ll drink to you first!”

The man was delighted when he noticed jackie chug the glass of alcohol down so casually. After that, he finished his drink then said, “Oh, how I can’t see the joy of being a soldier. Your alcohol tolerance is not bad. Come on now, let’s drink one more. This one, we’ll think of it as a blessing to you and Selena. Naturally, I hope that you can fork out 30 million dollars on Old Master Taylor’s seventieth birthday in order to prove that you’re worthy of our Selena!”

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The first toast was to respect jackie’s contribution in defending the country. The second was a blessing to jackie and Selena. These reasons made jackie unable to refuse the drinks. Not to mention, the person was an elderly. If jackie refused his offer, he would obviously seem unreasonable. Hence, all jackie could do was smile and accept every toast given to him as they drank.

The only thing was, jackie had not expected that even after three consecutive toasts, the man in front of him would not leave as another man came over with more alcohol. jackie could not help but frown as he was starting to find the entire ordeal weird. These people usually looked down on him and now they were all trying to drink with him? Hence, it seemed peculiar and it was obvious that they were trying to get him drunk. However, as much as they tried to scheme against him, he never took it to heart.

The five years he spent in harrowing, war-torn conditions made his body extremely fit. Adding on to that fact that he had a pretty peculiar encounter, it would be impossible for these people to actually get him drunk.

After that, more people continuously came by. jackie smiled at them politely, then made small talk with them before chugging down all of the alcohol in his glass. He looked very impressive. After drinking seven to eight glasses of red wine, Selena who was watching from the side started to panic slightly. After jackie got seated once again, she instinctively tugged jackie’s shirt gently.

“Don’t you know how to refuse? It’s fine to drink a little less. You drank so much so fast. What will you do if you get drunk?” Selena lowered her voice and reminded him in a soft tone.

jackie’s heart felt warm after hearing her statement. He never expected that Selena would actually care for him so much. Besides, such a wife would be very difficult to find. In order to save his pride, she intentionally spoke in a softer tone so no one else could hear.

“Don’t worry, my alcohol tolerance isn’t that bad. Besides, you can take a look and see that basically everyone that came over are elders. Their excuses would make even you unable to refuse. It’s actually quite kind of them to not string you along and ask you to drink with them!” jackie also lowered his voice and replied in a soft tone, placing his hand over his mouth.

“This happens to be red wine. Although it tastes good, the rush later can be quite overwhelming. It’s easy to get drunk so be careful!”

Selena also realized the excuses they had given jackie earlier were truly difficult to refuse. If he deliberately refused any of them, those elders would say that jackie looked down on them and it would be quite a complicated ordeal to manage after that. The only thing was, how could she not worry with the way jackie was drinking?

Ivan had a wide smile as he walked over with a glass of alcohol in his hand at that moment.

After jackie looked at him, he frowned and said, “Young Master Ivan, you wouldn’t also want to drink with me now, would you? I happened to be the one that broke your arm though!”

The edge of Ivan’s mouth twitched violently when he heard that statement.

However, he controlled his emotions and said with a smile, “That was all a misunderstanding. I was actually playing with Kylie back then. I didn’t expect you to misunderstand!”

After he finished saying that, he added, “No matter what, Selena is still my cousin and you should call me cousin as well. Although I feel like you’re not capable of anything, but it’s not easy to survive through the fields of battle and return. With that, allow me to raise you a toast!”

After saying that, Ivan immediately chugged his glass dry. He then said, “ jackie, you wouldn’t deny me that honor now, would you?”

“How kind. Young Master Ivan giving me a toast would, without a doubt, be my honor. Don’t mind if I do!” jackie chuckled as he immediately chugged the alcohol in his glass down.

“Hah Great! Now we’re talking! I love making connections with people. What do you say we drink three shots?”

One of Ivan’s hands was still in a cast, but he still took a bottle of red wine and poured it into two of the empty glasses.

“This isn’t such a good idea now, your injuries haven’t fully recovered yet. Young Master Ivan, it’s best for you to not drink that much!” jackie pretended to be tipsy as he gently shook his head and advised him.

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Upon noticing that jackie had finally started to refuse a drink and was even shaking his head, Ivan felt delighted in his heart. Judging from the look of things, it seemed jackie might be reaching his limit. He immediately said, “It’s fine, it’s fine. Come on now, today is a happy day and we should all drink three shots!”

“Fine then!” jackie pretended as if he was in a tough spot but still drank all of the alcohol slowly.

At this moment, jackie had already drank more than ten glasses in a row as even the few elders and Ivan were feeling slightly tipsy. However, they all thought that jackie should be close to getting drunk by now.

“Come on guys, we haven’t had a drink together in a very long time now, let’s all drink!” Ivan raised his glass and spoke to everyone present.

He scoffed in his heart that under a situation where everyone was drinking, jackie would have no way to refuse and would be forced to drink.

“Alright, let’s all drink. Let’s drink for our Taylor Group’s business to grow stronger!” Old Master Taylor smiled as he said that.

“Cheers!” Ivan immediately chugged the alcohol down.

Not long after he was done drinking, Ivan signaled the others to take turns making jackie drink. He was interested to see how long jackie could keep up. Unfortunately for him, although jackie was not bold enough to refuse and seemed very close to getting drunk, he was still drinking glass after glass. On the other hand, it was the few elders that were completely flustered from drinking. Even their speech seemed to slur. Two of them even rushed to the washroom to puke not long after.

Ivan was completely furious as he went ahead to drink a few more glasses with jackie. However, he ended up completely drunk while jackie was still fine.

“Goddammit, what kind of a monster is this brat to have such a high alcohol tolerance?” A completely wasted man approached Ivan and commented with a frown.

“I told you that a veteran’s alcohol tolerance would be impressive but this, isn’t this a little too insane? The few of us were taking turns drinking with him and are still unable to get him drunk!”

Ivan had a bitter look on his face and was completely speechless.

It was at this moment that Tanya Drake, who had just finished a meal with her best friends, walked by the room. She heard how lively it was inside and decided to casually take a peek.

With a glance, she noticed that jackie was actually drinking with the Taylor family.

“What’s wrong? Let’s go, Tanya. You wouldn’t have actually been charmed by that handsome man inside now, would you?” One of the young ladies teased.

“You guys go on ahead, I’m not joining you guys for the shopping trip. There’s someone I know inside and I have something to do!” Tanya immediately said with a smile.

“Alright then, we’ll hang out some other day!” The other girls nodded and left soon after.

Tanya immediately pushed the door open and entered the room. She said, “Oh wow. I was just talking about how lively it was inside, it turned out to be the Taylor family!”

“Who are you? We, the Taylor family, are having a meal here. What is a stranger doing here?” Ivan was already holding onto the frustrations in his heart. In his drunken state, he yelled out immediately without even taking a closer look.

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“I’m a stranger? Heh, I’ll leave then!” Tanya was stunned for a moment before chuckling out loud as she turned around and was getting ready to leave.

Old Master Taylor could recognize who she was at a glance and immediately gasped. This happened to be the daughter of the wealthiest man in Eastfield. Her family’s power was terrifyingly immense. It was uncertain just how many people wished to grovel to their family. However, it seemed such opportunity was incredibly rare.

They, as a third class aristocratic family, were even more desperate to butter up to them. The only thing was that there was never such opportunity to do so. They did not expect Tanya to actually show up in front of them. The only thing was that his own grandson looked like a mess to have actually said something like that without being afraid of offending that person.

“Drake-Miss Tanya…” Old Master Taylor was quite nervous as he stuttered.

“Ivan, what on Earth are you spouting? That happens to be Miss Drake. Are you not going to hurry up and apologize?” Even Theodore was startled as he immediately chastised Ivan.

Originally in a drunken stupor, Ivan was completely terrified when he heard that statement. Immediately, he stood up frantically, rushed over, and extended his arm. He said, “I’m sorry, sorry. Sigh, I didn’t expect you to be Miss Drake. This is truly a surprise. What I mean to say is, I didn’t expect a woman of such high status like Miss Drake to show up in a place like this…”

Ivan had no idea how to apologize as he extended his arm, intending to shake the other person’s hand.

However, Miss Tanya had both hands behind her back and completely ignored Ivan. She took a glance at Old Master Taylor and said, “Old Master Taylor, am I welcomed here?”

“Welcome, welcome. Of course you’re welcomed!” Old Master Taylor frantically said, “Waiter, add another set of cutlery. Please sit here, Miss Drake!”

With a smile, Miss Drake said, “No need for the trouble. Just rice is fine as I’ve just finished a meal next door earlier with my best friends. While passing through, I noticed a familiar face here and came by to have a look!”

“Miss Drake! Unexpectedly, we meet again!” Fiona was behaving extremely rashly as she frantically came forward while chuckling out loud. It seemed like she was buttering up to her.

Tanya status was unimaginably high and she had even handed her a name card last night. If she was able to speak a little more with Tanya, the Taylor family would have to respect her even more. However, she felt slightly anxious. She was afraid that Miss Drake might ignore her and if that happened, she would just be embarrassing herself.

“Indeed, aunty. I noticed you guys here so I decided to come in and take a look!” Tanya smiled calmly as that single statement made everyone gasp. So, was the familiar face Tanya was talking about actually Fiona and the others? When did Fiona and her family even become the familiar faces Tanya mentioned? Although Tanya also knew about Old Master Taylor, she would never address him as a ‘familiar face’.

“Young Master Ivan, that apology of yours seemed a little insincere. I think you should at least drink an entire bottle of red wine… Besides, that exclamation you made earlier sounded louder than usual!” At this moment, jackie unexpectedly chuckled before lazily commenting on his previous statement.

The corners of Ivan’s mouth twitched violently. He was already dizzy from drinking so how could he possibly drink an entire bottle of red wine by himself? This brat was intentionally trying to stir up trouble!

“Oh yeah, your voice was actually really loud earlier that even I was startled!”

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What was even more unbelievable was that Miss Tanya was actually covering her tiny mouth in shock. She then said, “If you’re able to finish this entire bottle of red wine, that would prove the sincerity of your apology.”

Old Master Taylor was also speechless for a moment. However, since Miss Tanya had spoken, if they did not do what she asked, it would be very disrespectful to her. If she held a grudge in her heart due to this, it would seem that their Taylor family would not even be able to dream about expanding in Eastfield ever again.

“What are you still dawdling there for, Ivan? Show your sincerity!” Upon noticing the bitter look on Ivan’s face, Old Master Taylor was put in a tough spot and immediately reminded him.

“Alright, it wasn’t my intention to offend you earlier. I will chug this bottle dry as an apology!” Ivan grabbed a bottle of red wine and immediately poured it down his throat.

When he was halfway through drinking it, he felt slightly uncomfortable. However, he had no choice but to grit his teeth and forcefully finish the entire bottle. Hatred brewed in his heart. That cursed jackie, why did he have to randomly seek out trouble. The main point was that Miss Tanya had actually listened to him. Moreover, what made him even more speechless was that it was Miss Tanya who ruined his schemes last night. If it was not for her, he would have successfully signed the agreement and returned with pride to show off how capable he was. Unfortunately…

After he had finished drinking, Ivan could no longer keep it together as he immediately felt dizzy. He swayed from left to right as he took a few steps forward before collapsing onto the ground and puking.

Old Master Taylor had an extremely bitter look upon witnessing this scene. He secretly scolded Ivan for being too weak. If he had to puke, he could have waited until after Miss Tanya had left. How embarrassing was it to act in such a way in front of others. Would there even be a chance for both families to work together in the future? In the future, Ivan would be the lord of the household. Maintaining his image was important.

“That’s right, what are you guys celebrating? I noticed people drinking champagne over there!” Miss Tanya merely glanced at Ivan on the ground before questioning Old Master Taylor.

“Well, the truth is that it’s nothing major. We… We were…” Old Master Taylor frowned and was unsure what to say.

Suddenly, he noticed jackie and decided to grit his teeth before saying, “We are here to welcome jackie back home. Besides, he returned from the battlefield and made the country proud, right?”

“Indeed, this is something worthy of celebrating!” Tanya nodded, then immediately told jackie, “Oh right, jackie, the Drake family happens to be looking for a bodyguard. I noticed you’ve been discharged so you should be pretty impressive now, right? You just came back and don’t have a job now, right? I’m not sure but would you be interested in working as a bodyguard for the Drake family?”

The instant Fiona heard her say that, she was ecstatic and said frantically, “Of course, of course he’s interested. I heard the lowest wage for the Drake family’s bodyguards is around twenty to thirty thousand dollars and for those who are considered skilled, their wages would go up to more than 100 thousand, right?”

“Don’t worry, aunty. If jackie comes over, his wages will be up for him to decide. We’re just afraid that he won’t be willing to come over!” Tanya knew jackie was an impressive man since her own father had repeatedly told her to get closer and help him no matter what. It seemed this man’s relationship with the God of War was an unusual one.

“Coming, coming, coming! Of course, he’d be willing to come, what is there to be unwilling of? It’s uncertain just how many people desperately want to be a bodyguard for your family!” Fiona was beaming. This was because if jackie was not an idiot, he would definitely not let go of such an opportunity!

After she was done speaking, she pulled jackie aside and whispered, “She said it’s up to you to decide on the wages. Don’t you dare ask for a small amount. If you’re embarrassed to ask for 100 thousand dollars, at the very least, ask for fifty to eighty thousand!”

jackie had the cold sweats since his mother-in-law was energetic at the sheer mention of money.

jackie turned around and chuckled at Tanya before saying, “I’m completely uninterested in becoming a bodyguard for your family. However, my wife happens to really want a job. Unless you guys can assign her to work under the Drake family, only then will I reluctantly state my price!”

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“No way, is he mad? Isn’t he threatening Miss Tanya right now?”

“Yeah, if that isn’t a threat then what is? If his wife isn’t assigned a job, he won’t work as their bodyguard? What a joke, it was as if she’s begging him to be their bodyguard!”

“Oh my god, this is too foolish. Miss Tanya was taking the fact he had contributed to the country into account and looking out for him. Because of this, she wanted him to work as the Drake family’s bodyguard. It’s unknown just how many people desperately want to work under that position and yet, he has the audacity to spout such nonsense!”

“The main point is that Miss Tanya even offered for him to name his own price. This alone shows just how much respect he’s being given!”

All the Taylor family relatives gasped after hearing what jackie said and silently began discussing among themselves.

“Good lord, what if he offended Miss Tanya and the Drake family? If that happens, would they pin the blame on our Taylor family as well since he is the Taylor family’s son-in-law!”

No one knew who said that.

Old Master Taylor was also startled after hearing that statement. It was a fair point though. If jackie offended the Drake family, his death would have very little impact on them as the Taylor family had never taken him seriously.

However, this brat happened to be Selena’s husband. From the perspective of others, he happened to be their son-in-law. If Miss Tanya were to put blame on the Taylor family due to troubles this brat had caused, that would be disastrous.

He frantically came forward and smiled toward Tanya as he said, “Miss Tanya, this brat happened to have a little too much to drink and was spouting nonsense. Please don’t take it to heart. Thank you for your kind gesture, Miss Tanya. The thing is, this brat might’ve only been an underling while he was in the army. He isn’t used to formalities, so it seems like it would be very difficult for him to adapt to being a bodyguard for the Drake family.”

They never expected jackie’s statement to make Miss Tanya very excited as she wanted nothing more than to please jackie immediately as it also meant buttering up to Lana, one of the Gods of War.

Her initial statement was meant to test jackie. She assumed that jackie would not agree to it but had not expected that he would actually give her such an opportunity.

“What nonsense are you talking about, jackie? Miss Tanya has offered you such a great job so you should behave and do it well. Don’t bring Miss Tanya trouble!” Even Selena was startled as she immediately said that after snapping out of her shock.

“No way, I’ll only agree to it if you want to work there. If you don’t, I won’t work as well. The truth is that I’m not even willing to work anyway!” jackie immediately said that with a cold expression.

Everyone felt like passing out. This guy was clearly stupid. His current state would require him to desperately get a job to support the family’s expenses. Did he not know that his family was extremely poor? How could he still act so arrogantly at this moment?

“Sure! Absolutely!” Miss Tanya kept her excitement hidden as she walked forward and told Selena, “Miss Selena, I remembered that you’re quite talented in management. Let’s put it this way, we have a huge project that will launch soon so you can come over and be our project manager, what say you? The wages will be fifty-no, one million per month, how about that? There’ll be a year-end bonus too!”

“A million!” Fiona and Andrew looked at each other and gasped. Even if she was project manager, it was already pretty impressive to make more than ten thousand dollars a month. They did not expect Miss Tanya would make such a high offer.

“Sis, are you not gonna hurry and thank Miss Tanya? Where else would you find such an amazing job?” Ben was afraid she would go back on her word and immediately reminded her.

“Yeah, dear daughter, hurry up and agree now. Do you understand?”

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Fiona was extremely ecstatic since such a high wage was something she completely had never expected. Would that mean, after a few months, they would be able to afford a mansion?

“This… Isn’t this a little too high?” Selena was also quite emotional as she was stunned for a moment.

Back then, after she was exiled from the Taylor family, she ran into continuous stumbles as she had a very difficult time finding a job. Even when she wanted to look for an agent to search for jobs, not a single person dared to take her in. Now, however, Miss Tanya actually tossed her a lifeline. The main point was, would Ivan even dare to stir up trouble with the Drake family after Miss Tanya immediately offered her a job? It was obvious that would be very unlikely to happen.

jackie frowned as he secretly muttered in his heart that the Drake family was actually quite talented in snooping. Since they were most likely trying to butter up to him because they offered Selena such a good job. Although jackie disliked money, as long as his wife was happy and at peace, he would be very happy.

“Honey, it all depends if you’re willing or not. If you’re not then just refuse it. Besides, we’re not in need of money!” jackie shrugged his shoulders then casually mentioned that.

It was true that he was in no need of money. Since it would only take a single word from him and the entire Eastfield would be his. The only thing was, he currently had no intention of flaunting his status.

The entire Taylor family had nearly passed out. In no need of money? Selena was actually picking up trash to sell back then and he actually could say that they were in no need of money.

“Good lord, such heavy words you have! You’ve merely contributed to a minor cause anyway so your prize money is only slightly more than a million dollars, right? With so little money and you dare say you’re in no need of money? If you want a better home in the capital, you might not even be able to afford a three-bedroom, one living room home!” Cecelia could no longer watch his pretentiousness as she directly insulted him.

“Yeah, that daughter of his, she was already able to be enrolled in a kindergarten last year but she hasn’t been able to even till now and it’s all because of them not having money. That happens to be the little hard-earned money he made by risking his life for five years. If he could boast that much, it seems he’s never seen enough money yet since a million dollars were enough to satisfy him already!” Another member of the Taylor family could not hold back from mocking him.

“I’m willing, why wouldn’t I be? I’ve long been yearning for a job now. The thing is, the wage is a little too high and I’m a little worried that I’m unable to meet the work standards and disappoint you!” Selena’s heart was slightly emotional and was a little anxious as well as she frantically said that.

“Miss Selena, don’t you worry. I have faith in your abilities. We’ve done our research about you, the two years you were in the Taylor family and when you were the general manager, the results of the company were quite impressive! However, after another person was appointed in these five years, it seems to be going downhill slightly!”

Tanya smiled and bluntly said, “Or else, I wouldn’t have so casually offered my price, right?” It seemed as if jackie was suspicious of something as Tanya intentionally explained.

After hearing that statement, Andrew who was standing by the side had a bitter expression. Was this not blatantly telling him that his son was not as capable as Selena? This felt like a tight slap across his face!

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“Thank you Miss Tanya for your praises. This toast is my respect to you!” Selena was slightly anxious in her heart. A monthly wage of a million dollars, such a job would be extremely hard to find. It seemed not even the monthly wage of a general manager would come close to that.

“You’re too kind! To a happy collaboration then!” Tanya did not act pridefully as she walked over and poured herself some red wine then gently bumped her wine glass with Selena’s before drinking.

“ jackie, now that your wife had agreed to come work with us, you can’t go back on your words now, name your price?” Tanya was beaming as she was praying in her heart if her father knew she had hired jackie as their bodyguard, it would be uncertain just how happy he would be.

Everyone’s faces were sweating. Since not only was Miss Tanya not infuriated after hearing jackie’s outrageous statement, she seemed very keen on having jackie be a part of their Drake family and making him a bodyguard.

jackie let out a bitter laugh and said, “Well, I have no choice now and it seems, I have to agree to it then!” As he was saying that, jackie paused then said, “But, I have a condition. Regarding the wages, I can be paid a little less, besides, I don’t lack money. However, as for the hours, I require my freedom. That meant I’ll only come to work when I have the time to and if something is up, I have to head out and attend to it, right!”

Tanya’s expression seemed peculiar. How was this working, was this not called living like a master?

“What on Earth are you thinking, jackie? You are there to be a bodyguard, you’re working for people so you should abide by their terms. How could you leave whenever you feel like it?” Fiona was extremely furious. This bastard had finally found an excellent job and he was being very unreasonable now.

Moreover, he even mentioned that he could be paid a little less. He was completely lacking integrity now. However, since this trash was unworthy of being her son-in-law and since she was able to exile him from the Taylor family on the old master’s seventieth birthday. So, what was there to worry about anyway.

“Son, this is such a good opportunity so you should work well now. Do you understand?” Joan too came forward to advise him.

“Sure. However, if any major incidents require your help, you’ll have to arrive immediately whenever you’re called. Can you do that?” They never expected Miss Tanya had actually agreed to him once more.

Theodore and the others were completely baffled. Has Miss Tanya gone mad? How could she actually agree to such terms? Was their Drake family in such desperate need of bodyguards?

“Now, you can talk about the amount you desire for your wages, right? You mentioned earlier, you want to be paid a little less, so don’t go asking for too much now!” Miss Tanya was chuckling. She looked extremely adorable.

“Yeah, alright then, just twenty million dollars! Twenty million dollars per month! Any amount lesser than that, you can forget about it!” jackie was silent for a moment then raised two fingers.

“Are you insane, jackie? Is Miss Tanya joking with you now?” A relative of the Taylor family immediately scolded him. This guy was blatantly throwing a fit. How can a bodyguard ask for twenty million a month, not to mention, come to work whenever he was free? Was he not afraid of offending Miss Tanya? What if she grew furious then?

“This amount is a little outrageous now. Even if you can name your price, you shouldn’t name it as such, right?” A bodyguard behind Miss Tanya could no longer bear to watch. In normal circumstances, they would never intervene but this guy bluntly requested twenty million dollars. Then what would they, bodyguards with only a monthly wage of a hundred to two hundred thousand dollars be considered as?

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Although the three other bodyguards did not speak a word, their expressions dimmed. Was this not an insult to them?

“What on Earth are you talking about?” Selena was also extremely startled by it. Miss Tanya was being very nice but time and time again jackie was blatantly testing her limits.

A monthly wage of twenty million dollars on top of leaving the Drake family whenever he wanted? How would that be possible? If the Drake family master had learned about it, he would immediately be driven insane by jackie’s madness.

“ jackie, are you mad from all that thinking about money? Didn’t you want a much lesser wage? So it seems, your much lesser wage is twenty million dollars per month! This is the first time I have ever seen a bodyguard’s wage this high!” Cecelia was saying that with a sinister tone.

This time, was this guy not intentionally offending Miss Tanya now? It would be absurd for Miss Tanya to not be furious this time. It was obvious now that Miss Tanya’s bodyguards were all furious. It seemed this time, the guy would have no choice but to escape.

Miss Tanya on the other hand was frowning on the side as in her heart she felt quite surprised. If this guy was a veteran King of War or an officer, it would be very reasonable to ask for such a price. However, was he really that impressive? Besides, there were also clear distinctions to powerful people on the battlefield.

“Pardon, Miss Tanya, this jackie fellow had too much to drink earlier, he might possibly be drunk now!” Old Master Taylor was also startled by jackie. He was afraid of jackie indirectly bringing trouble to their Taylor family. So, he explained, “I hope Miss Tanya won’t blame him. Also, although he might be married to Selena, he’s not close to us.”

“Yes, yes, yes! He’s only a son-in-law, an outsider!” The other members of the Taylor family also frantically explained. It would mean a world of trouble to them if Miss Tanya decided to pin the blame on them.

“This price I am offering is actually quite low already. Usually, when people approached me, I would name my price in the billions. I’ve lowered my price from the billions to millions so you should be happy, Miss Tanya!” jackie actually once again boldly made such a statement.

Once again, the Taylor family were all speechless. He even mentioned he had lowered the price to twenty million dollars. Could there possibly even be someone who would offer twenty billion dollars and be successful in hiring him? Unless he was the God of War but obviously he certainly was not!

“Alright then, you and Miss Selena can come over to work tomorrow morning!” Miss Tanya had only hesitated for a moment before immediately agreeing to it. She felt that based on jackie’s tone, he did not sound like he was lying. Even if he was slightly boasting, he would without a doubt still be a very powerful man.

Besides, her own father had witnessed him being in the same private jet with the God of War, Lana when they returned.

“Deal!” jackie calmly smiled and nodded.

“We didn’t mishear it right, Miss Tanya? He didn’t mention twenty thousand, it was twenty million though!” A bodyguard initially was waiting for Miss Tanya’s orders to immediately beat jackie to a pulp but he never expected Miss Tanya to actually agree to it.

“Miss Tanya, it’s twenty million though. Not even the commander or the assistant commander would be paid this much now, right?” Another bodyguard immediately protested. He was wondering if he was dreaming.

“Now, there is one with this high of a price!” jackie chuckled calmly and said that with a carefree attitude.

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That single statement jackie made, almost caused a few bodyguards to pass out. This guy was too unreasonable. Was this not blatantly insulting them?

“Don’t worry. I’m not a fool and I have faith in his abilities! If he can survive on the battlefield for five years, he will without a doubt have his uses!” Miss Tanya was clear in her heart and she could not possibly tell them it was all to butter up to the God of War, hence his high price offer. Hence, she forced an explanation.

“Yes, yes, yes! Miss Tanya, your judgment is impeccable!” Fiona was incredibly ecstatic in her heart. If jackie’s monthly wage was twenty million dollars, does that mean he would make two hundred and forty million a year? If that was the case and if jackie worked for a lifetime then, well, anyone would be excited with just that thought.

“Miss Tanya, don’t you worry, I’m sure my brother-in-law won’t disappoint you!” Ben was so excited, he did not know what to say as he immediately spoke out.

“Brother-in-law?” jackie turned his head to look at him as he thought this change in attitude was too drastic now. Before they came, he wanted to beat him up, how come now he would call him his brother-in-law?

Ben nervously laughed and said, “You’re my sister’s husband so, if you’re not my brother-in-law then who could you be?”

“Yeah, of course, you’re his brother-in-law now!” Fiona delightfully said, “My dear son-in-law, I have faith in your abilities and you will work well in the Drake family and forge a career for yourself!”

jackie’s eyes narrowed as that son-in-law remark came too suddenly.

“Cough! Cough! Mom, didn’t you mention that if I didn’t cough up that ten million to you, you won’t acknowledge my status?” jackie let out two dry coughs then intentionally said that.

Fiona’s face immediately blushed as she frantically said, “Sigh, your monthly wage is already twenty million, it’s impossible you can’t give me that ten million now, right?”

“Miss Tanya, are you serious?” Even Old Master Taylor was startled and was wondering if this was a hallucination. Although jackie had spent five years on the battlefield, it was uncertain how he survived. A monthly wage of twenty million was too terrifying let alone, it was only for a bodyguard.

“I, Tanya Drake will never go back on my word! You guys can cease your worries for that!” Miss Tanya spoke confidently.

“Well, shouldn’t you ask your father, Miss Tanya?” jackie asked.

“Nope, just come to work tomorrow! I’ll take my leave first and I won’t disturb you guys from drinking now!” Tanya waved her hand and left soon after along with her lackeys.

After Tanya had left for quite some time, everyone here seemingly was still caught in their dreamy daze.

“ jackie, tomorrow, you and Selena have to head to work earlier. Don’t be late now, do you understand?” Fiona reminded them while chuckling.

“Mom, am I dreaming? I’m only a project manager and my monthly wage is a million on top of year-end bonuses!”

“He is a bodyguard and his monthly wage is twenty million while he can leave whenever he wants to and he doesn’t have to abide by the working hours?”

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Selena truly did not know how to react as she was unsure exactly what was going on.

“Yeah, it’s real. Miss Tanya actually said it herself earlier!” Fiona felt quite surreal toward such overwhelming emotion of surprise.

“What right does he have to get such a high wage?” Cecelia had a bitter look on her face. However, after a much deeper thought, she suddenly thought about something and started laughing. She said, “I know now. jackie, Miss Tanya must be taking you for a fool and was joking with you!”

“Impossible. Miss Tanya said it earlier that they can come to work tomorrow so how could that be a joke?” Fiona immediately argued.

“Just think about it, those other bodyguards they have, even if they are commanders, they won’t be paid that much so, what right does he have to get such a high pay? Besides, Selena is working as a manager and her monthly wage of million dollars could somewhat make sense. jackie on the other hand, he’s merely just a bodyguard, so how can that twenty million monthly wage even be logical?”

Cecelia bluntly said, “That was because jackie was intentionally toying with Miss Tanya and she happened to pretend to agree just to toy back with him. If you don’t believe me, when jackie arrives at the Drake family home, perhaps he wouldn’t even be able to enter its main gate!”

“Yeah, I also think it’s impossible!” Another woman from the Taylor family nodded and said, “After Cecelia broke it down like that, I feel like that is a huge possibility that she was merely toying with him because he toyed with her first!”

jackie could not be bothered by them as he merely calmly said, “I’m afraid, she isn’t bold enough to toy with me!”

Selena on the other hand was frowning on the side. She could not understand just how exactly did jackie get such a high salary. Were they not usually recruiting a whole bunch of veterans like him? There were plenty of people who would be quite satisfied upon getting a good security guard or bodyguard job. jackie’s job on the other end though…

“Daddy, how much is twenty million a month? Is that a lot?” At this moment, Kylie who had been playing by the side during dinner ran over. She grabbed onto jackie’s pants with her slender little hands as she raised her head to look up at him.

Upon staring at that little child’s adorable expression, jackie’s heart melted. He thought that the pain and suffering he endured for the last five years was worth it at this moment. He defended a country for five years and now, all he wanted was to peacefully keep her wife and daughter safe!

“Not that much, but it’s enough to enroll Kylie into the best kindergarten and buy all kinds of toys for Kylie!” After he carried Kylie up, he could not help himself but give Kylie’s cheeks a kiss. That felt extremely warm.

“Really? So I’ll have plenty of toys soon!” After Kylie heard that, her pair of beautiful eyes were glimmering with excitement.

from the side, lamented. Was the five years of suffering finally over?

twenty million a month for that jackie fellow. Was that guy truly worth

looked at Ivan who had been helped and appeared collapsed on the table. He was starting to suspect if he made a mistake for having Selena’s

work for them!” Old Master Taylor poured half a glass of red wine for himself, raised it and smiled at Selena before saying, “Selena, next time you will be the project

and I bleed the same blood as the Taylor family. So if there are any good projects that can be collaborated, naturally, I will think about our Taylor family!” Selena let out an awkward laugh as she did not

would be handling a huge project but it’s unsure what

the Drake family but they never got the chance to. Now however, they actually had someone that could directly be involved with the Drake family’s

prove your worth when you start working and gain the Drake family’s trust then build upon that relationship. Wait till there’s an opportunity to look

these two years have gone downhill and it was getting worse by the year.

idea how to react. It was obvious that the Taylor family had no idea that the main purpose for Miss Taylor was only to get him to work for them. Would they be unable to

…

Tanya left, she swiftly drove

returned to the Drake family home, they were all obviously incredibly furious. Since they understood Miss Tanya’s temperament and were very honorable. If she had made a promise to anyone, she would honor her promise. Even if Master Drake objected to it after the fact, it would be futile. Miss Tanya was that stubborn. If she had decided

lobby while placing both arms

are, what good news could this be?” James asked with

at Timothy who was

he said, “No way, right? You actually got him in? If he actually returned with the God of War, had a good relationship with her then he should

billion for those who are more impressive as their prize money. The King of War however

said, “Really? I didn’t expect you to know even that detail, Brother. However, Grandfather had mentioned that the jackie fellow wouldn’t be that simple, so I got lucky today and I ran into his entire family. Hence,

thousand dollars as a bodyguard? Tanya, have you made a mistake and found the wrong person? Are you sure that person is jackie White? The jackie White that father was talking about?” Timothy was seemingly unconvinced. Since, the Drake family bodyguards would have a monthly wage of those numbers.

wanted a job, so I promised to employ his wife as our project manager. It was only then was he

after cracking a bitter

was the wages high, he wouldn’t even listen to us? In addition to that, he can leave whenever he wants to? How is that okay?” Timothy was so shocked, his eyeballs were seemingly about to fall onto the ground as he immediately placed his tea cup down then told James, “Father, this guy is too unreasonable now. Who on earth does he think he is? If he’s the King of War or God of War, that would be acceptable or else, what right does

he wouldn’t even bat an eye

that he’s worth this money?” Timothy

mention, without taking his powers into account, it’s worth it because of his unique relationship with the God of War!” James chuckled then said, “That’s right, when he arrives, you two have to treat him well. If he wishes to leave work, let him leave. Treat him the same as the

few guardians in our family are all extremely powerful! This…” Timothy was sweating on his face as he was skeptical of his father. He had seen

coincidentally also heading back to Eastfield and shared the same ride back. If that was the case, they would have lost majorly. However on a much deeper thought, he thought

…

and the others were done with their meals and were ready to

hotel, Fiona said after pondering for a moment, “That’s right Selena, you’re about to go to work tomorrow, should we buy a car? I still have eight hundred thousand with me. After much thoughts, I realized we could not embarrass our Taylor family’s name, right? Besides, your monthly wages are that

buy a car as well!” Ben immediately

nothing all day and you’re not going to work anyway. I won’t buy you

work tomorrow as well, can we also buy him one?”

it’ll cost about tens of thousands of dollars. Forget it then, but I can buy him an electric scooter. Just ride it

buying a car as well. Just buy an electric scooter then he can take me to work on

that just made riding a

thought that jackie seemed cold ever since he came

tired. As long as you’re the one behind me, anything is bearable. I can

me too!” Kylie, who was in his arms

Daddy will carry you!” jackie placed the little girl on

a bodyguard with a salary of twenty million dollars a month, can you help me get a car? All the matters earlier were just

However, what if it

be too expensive. Any car under one million dollars is fine. When the time comes, you go pick

was elated. At first, he thought getting something between a hundred to two hundred thousand dollars would be a dream come true. Who would have thought that jackie would be that generous, letting him pick anything under one million dollars just like

words once again made Fiona and the others speechless. ‘One million dollars, yet

should get a motorcycle instead. You can just drop me off to work! After we get our pay and have the money on hand, then we’ll get a car. How about that?” Selena smiled, then continued, “I’ve not been working for such a long time, it feels

As long as you’re willing, you can buy whatever you want, even

work tomorrow yet and you’re already delusional? Listen to me, we’ll stick to our previous promise, understand? You must send me ten million dollars worth of betrothal gifts on the old master’s seventieth birthday. Only then I’ll recognize you as

million dollars!” jackie nodded

a taxi home. jackie, on the other hand, took Selena along to shop for

the words of Miss Drake. Paying you twenty million dollars a month as a bodyguard, do you think it makes sense?” Selena could not resist asking as she sat behind

and identity is for all to see. Moreover, twenty million dollars is nothing to their family!” jackie laughed bitterly, then added, “If not for ensuring your sense of security, I wouldn’t even agree to it!

It can’t be that she thinks you’re handsome and has a

Selena smiled

I really think that might be possible. After all, your husband is so handsome, what happens if someone decides to be my sugar mommy?” jackie was

expect jackie to be so brazen. Her face turned red immediately, “What’re you doing?! How can you be so mischievous while driving in broad daylight?! Do you know how embarrassing it is for others to see this on the street? I

just saw a mosquito and decided to kill it for you!” jackie

do that again, I’ll get off and walk home!”

woman? Her figure is superb. That leg of hers is just so alluring. That skirt…it’d be nice if it was just a little shorter!” Upon seeing such a beauty, the young man quickly slowed down just to get a

my skirt is already short enough. You can have a look too!” When she spoke, the woman intentionally

was undeniable that the woman sitting beside Young Master Hugo was also quite the

was wearing a very revealing outfit. However, Young Master Hugo glanced at her and back at the beauty on the electric scooter, then shook his head. “I still feel that you’re lacking something. Your face and aura is not her match. Although both of you have beautiful legs, there’s quite a difference between the both of

side by side, the woman studied Selena carefully and told Young Master Hugo, “Young Master Hugo, I know who this woman is. Isn’t she Selena Taylor? Oh my goodness, her husband was just a delivery boy and has not been

for a moment before continuing, “She’s just a single mother. There are quite a few guys courting her, but she never agreed. At first, I thought that she was being noble, waiting

that Selena Taylor that holds the title of Eastfield’s prettiest woman? She’s quite the character back then, but was later kicked out of the Taylor family!” Young Master Hugo seemed to have recalled something, then smiled. “Heh, women can’t stand loneliness after all. So, she rejected all those guys just to keep her image. After holding it out for five years, how could she stand

he spoke, Young Master Hugo swallowed hard, then added, “This type of woman is

a puddle further up. The corner of his lips curled into a smile, the car was stopped immediately. By the time jackie’s electric scooter was almost reaching the puddle, he suddenly stepped on the gas and caught up to them. Following that, he caused the muddy water in the puddle to splash all over

not think much about it. They never expected the other party would do something like that. After all, the road was spacious and they

that person asking for death?” jackie’s expression darkened and immediately gave chase as he realized the other party’s malicious intent. Unexpectedly, the other party had also pulled over ahead

the car and

Hugo acted as though he could not hear a word from jackie. Instead, he looked at Selena and asked, “Oh my, this…isn’t this Selena Taylor, the prettiest girl according to the legends? Miss Taylor, I heard that a lot of gentlemen are courting you, yet you’ve turned them all down. And here I thought you’re being

he then looked toward jackie disdainfully, continuing, “It turns out that you would find loneliness too hard to

was intentional, right? You purposely parked your car

He fished out twenty thousand dollars and handed it over. “Here’s twenty thousand dollars as compensation. Although it’s not a lot of money, it’s the thought

was not living a comfortable life at the moment and was suppressed by the Taylor family. Twenty thousand dollars might be sufficient to move her. As long as he obtained her contact, that would mean that it would be possible for him to ask her out in

stated with a stern

pay you off? Do you think it’s possible for me to apologize to a poor bloke like you? Do you think I, Young Master Hugo, would not care for my reputation?

problem is, we don’t want the money!” jackie shrugged, remaining firm. “I’m not in

the Hugo family? The Hugo family is a second-class aristocratic family, a powerful family beyond that of the Taylor family! Brat, if you know what’s good for you, this twenty thousand dollars is yours. Get out of my sight! How can a beauty like Miss Taylor here be sitting in that junk of yours?

thousand dollars at jackie, then said to Selena, “Miss Taylor, we’re all adults. I won’t beat around the bush. It’s really not suitable for you to be riding this electric scooter. Just like earlier, how inconvenient was that? Let’s go, get in my sports car and I’ll go get you a set of better clothes. We’ll head to the hotel for a

your words and be more respectful!” Selena was also extremely frustrated. However, as she recalled the power behind his family,

your husband to come back? Your husband has yet to come back, and here you are, out with some other guy? Don’t think that I have no idea what women

my husband, jackie White. I’ve waited for him for five years and now he’s back!” Selena tugged at jackie once again. “Let’s go, Honey. I can’t be bothered to deal with trash

unwilling to apologize, I’ll have to take action!” Just as he finished, jackie went forward with a punch, immediately sending Young Master Hugo to the ground. Before he could get up, jackie

However, jackie’s kick was extraordinarily

Hugo’s floral shirt was then drenched by the muddy

death?” The woman was terrified, immediately backing away as

maintained emotionless, staring straight at her. “Do you want me to take action, or will you voluntarily

saying that, she quickly ran over and started rolling in the puddle. Her skirt was already very

up, then spat out a mouthful of blood. The skin on his arm tore and was bleeding. Even his shirt got torn up

their family is very powerful. You’ve caused trouble again!” Selena frowned. She

just walked up to Young Master Hugo’s car and smashed his fist into it. Bang! With a loud sound, a gaping hole appeared on his car

Selena was dumbfounded. jackie’s strength was too monstrous. Was that something

smile on it. “Honey, let’s go. We’ll head back for

come looking for us, what should we do?” Selena was

got on the scooter. “Come on, let’s head back for a bath. It’d be bad if you catch a

scooter and they both quickly drove away. However, to their surprise, when they arrived at gates of the

matter? Are they trying to demolish this place?” jackie and Selena exchanged glances in shock. When they left in the morning, nothing was on

If that’s the case, shouldn’t we get a bit of

was very lively. There were

Selena, what happened to both of you? Why are you covered in dirt?”

and a car did not slow down…so we got splashed!” Selena stuttered with a frown. She was too ashamed to say

in charge. It’s like this. This location is being expropriated as it is rather peaceful here. We’re planning

“Retirement home?” Selena frowned.

country! Moreover, this place is decrepit. Our experts appraised it and it’s considered unsafe for

habitation? How can that be?” Selena breathed in deeply. They had no money to buy a house at this time. If they moved out, where would they

they were already accustomed to the large courtyard and had thought of this place as home. Having to move out all of a sudden was quite difficult to take

it? With such an old courtyard here, it wouldn’t look nice either. Now that our country has won the war, quite a few powerful figures are coming back from the

We’re citizens after all. It’s only

wonderful. You have a good mindset!” The other old man

then stated, “As for the matter of compensation, you see, this place is quite good. With such a large area, if not a hundred million dollars, it should be at least a few tens of million dollars, right? If that won’t do, ten million dollars would suffice!

we

turned cold immediately. “Madam, I’m afraid you didn’t understand what I said.

71 “Furthermore, we have received complaints that this courtyard was built illegally, do you understand? You’re already lucky that you’re not getting fined. We’re just negotiating to

man had a smile on his face, but his words immediately turned the rest and Fiona’s

My grandfather was the one that told us to stay here. At any rate, there should be a demolition compensation. How is this an illegal building? We’ve been staying here for so many years!” Selena was furious. Her original plan was to come home for a bath, but she was in no

Do you know that we’re from the Taylor family? You should really investigate carefully before coming. You want to demolish this place without paying the compensation? Dream on!” Fiona’s expression changed immediately. The smile was long gone

notify you. If you don’t appreciate the gesture, we can have the demolition crew come over with just a phone call at any moment! Since you claim that it’s not illegal, do you have the

commercial housing. It’s our Taylor family’s homestead. How do you expect us to

it’s for us to decide, not you. You can’t even show us the premise permit, then it’ll be demolished

course, I know that you’re from the Taylor family. However, the one in charge of this project is Young Master Clark, Ken Clark! Their group is the one in charge of

probably was still feeling bitter over that incident. However, jackie did not expect him to

face turned pale. The current Taylor family could not afford to offend the Clark family. Moreover, they were kicked out of the Taylor

him. “It’s all your fault. If not for you, this wouldn’t happen. It’s because you hit him last time. Now they’re here for revenge and we’re getting kicked out soon.

at Selena who was covered in mud. He said lovingly, “Honey,

confident gaze helped calm her heart down. She grabbed a set of

hearing that Selena was going to shower, the few workers swallowed hard. They wondered how alluring the scene would be when a beauty like

men grew all the more jealous of jackie. ‘This guy sure is lucky to have found such a beautiful woman

came back to the courtyard. Right outside were three excavators, a group of

people here that refused to listen to

sneered as he walked slowly into the courtyard

here? It’s been a long time!” Upon seeing Ken with his lackeys, Fiona immediately welcomed them

it’s not that long. We’ve just met two days

teeth. “Look, I’m whistling as I speak. It’s

replied, “Watch what you’re saying. This man is not my son-in-law. We will only find out after the old man’s seventieth birthday in about twenty more

They’re already legally married and the kid is a few years old. Why do we need to wait for about 20 more

Ivan and beat him up. After that…that’s why, by then, he would need to cough up thirty million dollars or he will be kicked out of our Taylor family. Of course, if he doesn’t send me the ten million dollars worth of betrothal gifts, Selena’s father and I will never recognize his identity!” Fiona explained away. After she was done, she immediately dragged Ken aside and whispered, “Young Master Clark, please rest assured. He won’t be able to take out that much

at Selena who was standing there and was surprised once more. At that moment, Selena had just finished her shower and

go, his expression darkened and said, “Auntie, that’s a long time to wait. I don’t feel like waiting any longer. Isn’t it just ten million dollars of betrothal gifts? As long as you can think of a way to have Selena marry me, even a hundred million dollars in betrothal gifts

had found a good job, who knew if that

long his job would last? What if he

the other hand, looked dashing and was courteous. If her daughter marries him, then she

I can’t just change as I like to!” Fiona looked at Kylie who was

naturally better for her to live with her biological father.

and I’ll have a private chat with her. If she agrees to divorce jackie, then I can choose to not demolish your house and will definitely treat her well. If

daughter agrees, that

some thought, then finally approached Selena. “Dear, Young Master Clark said that he would like to discuss the matter of this house with you. Go ahead and negotiate with him. This house must not be demolished. If it’s demolished, where would our entire family find a place to stay all of a

silent for a moment, then

of our Taylor family. You can’t just demolish it like that!” Selena looked at Young Master Clark in front of her as

court her all the time. There were a few times that he suggested for her to apply for a death certificate to divorce jackie, then marry him. Although she felt annoyed by him, he was not that bad in general. At least, the impression Selena

inhaling deeply, he finally stated, “Selena, you know that I’m sincerely in love with you. More so than those other gentlemen out there! As long as you’re willing to divorce that trash and marry me, when the time comes, I’ll guarantee you a luxurious life! Of course, it doesn’t matter if they demolish this house or not. Whether to build the retirement house here or not will depend on your attitude. If you agree to marry me,

the world go round. Today I finally learned that it’s true!” Selena laughed coldly. “Your behavior is only going to make me think the worst

is no longer of any importance. I only want you to be my woman! I want you to know that I’m much better than that delivery boy!” Ken shrugged, his expression thoughtful.

furious, but she looked at the people that he brought along and

things that I’m scared of!”

try demolishing then?” At that moment,

really naive to think that jackie would not hear him if he pulled Fiona and Selena to the side to talk privately. jackie’s hearing had long exceeded that of an ordinary person. He had clearly heard all their previous conversations. He just wanted to find out

doesn’t know his place!” Ken gave the order with a

Family Villa. Clark family’s expert Dan Jameson did not see Young Master Clark when he returned. He could not

go?” Dan thought

was rather happy, saying something about definitely getting his hands on that Selena woman!” the

be!” Hearing that, Dan breathed in deeply. “This Young Master Clark! Didn’t I just warn him last time not to

the ability that jackie had, even within the military, he would not be a regular soldier. He would at least be of a decent rank. A person like that, their Clark family would be better off steering clear from them. At first, he thought Ken would listen to him. Who would have thought that Ken would go

not for Young Master Clark not bringing me along, I would’ve loved

Dan’s brows twitched. “What does he mean by taking strong measures after the courteous one fails? Could it be the same old tactic of paying a certain amount to Fiona to help persuade them? With Selena’s personality, it’s impossible for her to agree to that. Furthermore, now that her husband’s back,

that to threaten them. Of course, if that jackie dares to take action, our young master has no fear because there’s an expert that came back from the military that went along with young master! He’s an officer! Moreover, he’s

who made it as officers out of so many people! Especially when

Dan heard those words, he took in a deep breath as he was shocked

that could become an officer were experts on the battlefield. They were all powerful figures. Moreover, this time round, it was said that those who had the status of a major

status was. He had even got wind that within those that retired from the battlefield, the majors were all awarded one billion dollars! It

a few billion dollars. When placed in any town, they would be placed among the extremely rich figures. Never did he expect Young Master Clark to be connected with a person like that and have the other party be willing to

an expert like that with him,

managed to become a marshal would have achieved great service in the military. Their capability

time, our young master will surely

said cheerfully, “For all we know, he might have

…

planning to let

jackie overhear their conversation? Why did he go over to meddle?” Seeing the outcome, Fiona

thought her own daughter was very filial and would most likely agree to their request,

gate. At that moment, although he looked dirty in clothes that were stained with muddy water, the aura he gave off while standing there gave people quite

brazen!” Ken laughed, then said to a middle-aged nearby, “Brother Howard, I’ll

stood there all the while without saying anything, he was no ordinary person. He had a certain quality about him that only a soldier would have. His posture was perfectly straight, a trait that regular people did not have. The opponent looked at jackie, then frowned. He could feel that jackie had a similar quality about him that was only present in those

as well?” The man of the Howard family approached jackie and stopped in front of him. He did not take action immediately, but instead asked

person like you is aiding the evil. Why would you help this kind of person? If this is the battlefield, I could kill you

authority to!” Dennis Howard chuckled, then said, “Come, let’s have a private conversation inside. There’s no need to complicate this matter.

laughed. “Interesting. Then

then said, “I’ll talk with him inside. Without

be. Brother Howard, you can just cripple him, give him a good round of beating and have him get out of our sights. Worse comes to worst, you can just kill him. Why do you

open as he doubted his own hearing. Although jackie was a veteran as well, what made him qualified to negotiate with a marshal? Most likely, if jackie found out about his identity,

reasons!” Having said that, he stated bluntly, “I’m a marshal. Having to do this, I feel helpless as well. Please just move. I’ll pass you the money in secret as compensation! This way, it’ll be good for all

also know that tearing down our house without providing compensation is wrong, right? You’re also feeling uncomfortable about this and want to make up

the marshal, jackie did not have the slightest fear or nervousness. Instead, he smiled

the battlefield, and we are still in the army, you would not have such an attitude when you

be calculative. Fifty million and your

You are a good and a reputable soldier. Yet, you are afraid of Ken? I really

before I became a soldier, our family was very poor. Once, my sister and I were about to starve to our deaths, he passed by and gave us

another reason and it’s because I like Ken’s sister…” Dennis smiled bitterly and after he finished speaking, he said to jackie, “Since I promised him that I would help him with this favor, I can only give you money privately and you can leave with the others. This way, I won’t offend him and I also technically not forcing you to demolish your house. Consider this as me buying peace

peace of mind!” jackie chuckled and then said, “However, I don’t

he had made such a big offer and stated his

together on the battlefield and you’re a man. You have to know that you don’t even have the qualifications to talk to

sure?” jackie laughed after he heard this. “I’m telling

settle this by force, don’t blame me for being merciless. Let me ask you again, do you agree or not? If

manner, but he did not expect that

that I didn’t make you kneel before me when you

to the King of War in my

angry that he almost exploded. He took a step forward, lunged, and his fists flew straight to jackie’s

gently moved to the side to avoid the opponent’s

“What!”

The next second, he attacked continuously with both his fists. The speed of the fists was so terrifying it sounded as

At a certain moment, jackie finally fought back. He kicked and it happened to hit the opponent’s ankle. The powerful force

A thin crack appeared on the thick

to be able to dodge his

press him down. With some force, his other leg was also forced to kneel as he grumbled. He gritted his teeth, tried to stand up, just to find out that jackie’s power was

on jackie’s face. jackie seemed

would already have died thousands of times!”

Strong! He was extremely strong! Who was this man in front of him and how could he be so

suspicion. “Even the King of War cannot be so

all the Nine Great Gods of War in this world and I know that you are not one of them.

that this man, who did not look very special, dressed ordinarily, and even had dirt on his clothes, actually had such scary

“Would you believe if I tell you that the Nine Great Gods of War are my

know that the Nine Great Gods of War have a master?” Dennis was shocked once again. Did the

to keep it secret. Not many people know that they are my apprentices. Maybe only a few Kings of War know!” jackie laughed. “I trained them, turned them into nine sharp swords, and

face! There are only a handful of people who have seen his face! And he’s the most mysterious, and also the strongest person in Daxia, the Supreme Warrior!” As Dennis spoke,

laughed, his palm flipped and a dragon-shaped mask appeared in his hand. After putting the mask on his face, only his left eye

voice trembled with fright. He thumped and knelt on the ground. “I should die.

lot of people knew about his special mask, there were only very few who knew his face. Everytime this dragon-shaped mask appeared in the battlefield, soldiers that were losing in the battle would instantly have the motivation to fight with confidence. It was said that, as long as this mask appeared, signifying that the Supreme Warrior had joined the war, they were never defeated. The

declare the identity of the Supreme Warrior as everyone wanted to know what the Supreme Warrior looked like. However, it was unknown why only the Nine Great

with sweat dripping off his forehead. The Supreme Warrior was someone that no one could blaspheme. According to legend, the Supreme Warrior once

indifferently and then said, “Remember, although you have left the battlefield, you must retain the dignity and the battle spirit of us as soldiers! Don’t

wiped his sweat. “Thank you, Supreme

to be disturbed and only want

palm. It was as

Warrior, don’t worry, I will keep it a secret even if it costs me my life. I will not

door, I am

…

been waiting and all of

alone? Is he still trying to persuade that rubbish, jackie, to divorce Miss Taylor?” One of

resist, he should be crippled if not die! I want to see if Selena would rather stay with a cripple or change her mind!” Ken sneered

more he wanted to get her. He believed that he could make this proud woman bow and be submissive

Mister Howard does not seem

to worry. “This young man cannot judge very well sometimes. Even if they demolish the house, we can rent a

stop! This is the Taylor family’s old mansion. They can’t just demolish it. Apart from that, they don’t even want to pay any

door slowly opened. jackie and Dennis walked out

79 ”How is everything? Should all of you move out? I don’t want to hear any answers other than ‘yes’!” Ken

darkened. He walked in front of Ken and said in a low voice, “Hurry up and leave. If you don’t want the Clark family

What’s happening?” Ken looked dazed. Was Dennis not a marshal? Why did he seem

not provoke jackie. Unexpectedly, this

Dennis lowered his voice and reached at the side of Ken’s ears. He whispered something extremely

cream of the crop and the power of his status

status was actually more respectable than Dennis? If that was the case, jackie would at least have the status of God of War. These people had such great

I see that the house here is not a dilapidated house. Let’s go!” Ken coughed,

The Clark family’s

leaving? The quality of their house is not bad, it’s sure that we have to leave. It was a misunderstanding previously!” Ken

departments were previously aggressive. Now that they heard

you please!” However, jackie unexpectedly smiled indifferently at this moment

jackie, what do you mean? I cannot change my mind and don’t have the intentions to build a retirement home now? Or you want to invite me for a meal and tea?” Ken, who was already

kneel and apologize to me. Otherwise, how can you leave so easily. If I let you go so easily, what should we do if you are in a bad mood again and you would come

would be possible for me to apologize to you?” Ken Clark laughed. So many people were looking

stared at him and his facial

expression instantly turned hard to look at. Did this

little uncertain and hesitated. He believed that Dennis did not lie and he dared not gamble anymore. If he lost the bet, he was not the only one who had to die, his family would also be affected. The Clark family finally got to where they were today through a very difficult path and it cannot be ruined

“Are you crazy? What nonsense are you talking about? He’s the Clark family’s Young Master, we cannot afford to offend him!” After she finished speaking,

this, Ken breathed a sigh of relief. It was better to walk away dingy than kneel and apologize. If this incident was spread out,

at jackie and added, “ jackie, I don’t want to leave but Auntie is asking me to,

ran to his car and quickly drove away, as if he was afraid that jackie would chase after him. All the subordinates were stunned. They had a feeling that their Young Master was afraid of jackie. However, it was only natural that they leave the place after

himself and said, “Okay, I’ll go take a

Weren’t those people acting really rude? Why did they just leave like this? Also, what did your brother-in-law say to Mister

would I know? It’s so weird. Since Mister Howard was specially invited by Young Master Clark, he should be a powerful person. But, why is such a powerful person afraid of my brother-in-law?

this and said, “I’m guessing, your brother-in-law knelt down in front of him behind closed doors and begged him to let

Ben shook his head in disbelief. “Why do I feel that brother-in-law is

five years and had just returned from the army!” Fiona said, “If he was any good, would we have such a miserable life in the

Xena could not help but nodded while she stood on the other side. “Think about it again. If this isn’t the case, would someone honor jackie? Besides, why

he still knows how to save his dignity. He closed the door, nobody saw anything

Two months from now, when your sister gets her salary, let’s buy a house!” Fiona smiled and nodded. After she thought about it, she said, “By the way, your sister

have eight hundred thousand from the money jackie gave you? You have to buy some nice

Ben, Andrew, and Xena went

…

Selena was accompanying Kylie, who was playing not far from her. After a while, jackie came out from the shower

Did you really kneel and plead?” Selena was silent

think I’m such a person? We only talked about some things on the battlefield, he regrets that we did not meet earlier. It so happens that we have a mutual friend in the camp, so

the marshal? You’re really amazing!” She obviously believed jackie’s words and

is great. He is a marshal and I admire him!” jackie smiled lightly and then

Ken acted so ruthlessly when he came just now! However, he had no choice but to leave when the marshal asked him

of right now is kissing you!” jackie looked at the beauty in front of him. He could not help but say, “No wonder so many rich men like my wife. You being the number-one beauty in Eastfield is really not an overstatement. I must have done something good in my previous life to have you as my

shy and at the same time thought jackie was really sweet after hearing his

so I didn’t expect you to say such sweet words!” Selena glanced at jackie and pursed her

she finished speaking. A group of people was at the door and many

was terrified when she saw so many

so many people. It seems that they are here for no good!” Selena was so frightened as she hugged

beat the bad guys. Daddy is amazing!” Kylie spoke in a childish voice. At the age of four,

your father can definitely solve it!” Selena comforted Kylie but her frown

touch you!” jackie smiled indifferently and said, “How did I survive on

Hugo led his people toward jackie and stopped five meters away from him. He laughed and

have already freshened up and are waiting for

here under bright day light, and even carried weapons? You really have no respect for the law.” jackie smiled coldly and looked at the

That’s the law! Young man, you look down on second-class aristocratic families, do you know how powerful

you bring some decent bodyguards? Do you need to spend money to hire these gangsters? Don’t tell me these sloppy bodyguards are specially trained by

practice strict upbringing. They worried that Neil would cause trouble

not arrange bodyguards for him, and he did not cause trouble outside of home. However, this was nothing to Neil, because Neil had money. As long as he gave some

really mad. We don’t need the Hugo family’s bodyguards just to deal with you.” Neil’s mouth twitched a few times then stared at jackie with

If that is the case, we would not hold

of the gangsters’ leaders got pretty annoyed. As he

you handle this? They have knives in their hands!” Selena was so frightened that she took a few steps backward, and she could not help but

to push Selena’s hand away. “Come on, Daddy. I want to watch how you

can’t!” jackie turned around, looked at Selena and told

he could still make jokes at this

Should we kill him or what?” the guy who led the gang asked

just kill him? It’s no wonder that this young man is

his face as he was speaking. “So, you’re Selena’s husband. If that’s the case, it’ll be fun! Just bash him enough for him to fall but

Hugo, you dare to say such words. Today, I’ll teach you a lesson on behalf of your father! If my daughter wasn’t here, I would kill you scumbags now! Since my

so many people and there would be blood everywhere, he could only dispel the idea of starting a killing spree. This was his own home and he did not want to fill the whole yard with blood. Furthermore, it would be difficult for him to hide his identity if

This young man came back as a veteran and thinks he is the hero of the world. Do you really think you’re so strong you can fight against a hundred men, and that you’re

hand and ordered, “What’re you all still waiting for? F*ck him. He is bare-handed. I don’t believe that so many of you cannot

me carefully, don’t attack the fatal parts. Just beat him until he falls, don’t kill him! We’re professionals!” shouted

and waved the bright watermelon knife in their hands and rushed toward

sneered as he looked at the people rushing

looked scary with dyed hair and tattoos, they had skinny torsos. jackie could tell at one glance that these people were weak and did not train regularly. They just pretended by holding knives in their hands. These people would die faster than anyone else if they were

from behind. She was very anxious when

me now, I would ask them to go easier on your man. These people have no control of themselves and weapons show no mercy. If your husband dies, you can only live as a widow! By then, you might as well marry

and anticipation. When he went to gather these gangsters, he also inquired about Selena’s situation. Upon inquiry, he knew that Selena’s husband was not welcomed in the Taylor

long as Selena was not dead. If they really want to hold him accountable, it could be easily settled by

The families would be more than happy to accept the money he paid, let alone investigate the matter. Furthermore, based on the status of the Hugo family, the Taylor

dreams!” Selena stared at him fiercely. She would

this guy made Selena feel disgusted. This rich bastard was dishonorable

not…” Neil laughed out

to even touch jackie’s hair. They got

jackie like footballs. They rolled several meters away and within

A guy with yellow hair managed to get back up on his feet. His voice was trembling and

he’s definitely not an ordinary person. We can’t handle this, you…you need to

also kicked and his chest was in pain. It made him wonder if he had a broken

Neil looked at the guys who ran away and started cursing. “I’ll take my leave

and noticed jackie was looking at him with a smile. He gasped, turned around,

lose all dignity if I let you leave like this? This isn’t a place where you can come and go as you

want? I’m one of the Hugo’s…” Neil gritted his teeth,

slapped Neil real hard. A big palm print flashed

There’s no need for

you, if you dare to

Slap!

“You…”

Slap!

Neil was so dazed

anymore!” Neil was afraid of getting

not be at the place it is right now if it wasn’t for

If he was serious with his slaps,

my bad. You’re my brother. I’ve repented. Please

and almost wet his pants.

survive, Neil retrieved his cell-phone. “I will

quickly as possible! And, don’t call me brother. I don’t have

ran back to his sports car

morning and now he’s

Hugo family’s Second Young Master. jackie slapped him three times… That

longer be the food delivery man in her eyes, he was like a god that others dare

so strong, he chased the bad guys away!” The innocent and naive Kylie clapped her hand

too powerful. Those

battles and the bloody sea of corpses. How could those untrained and useless gangsters bully me?” jackie laughed. Gently and playfully, he tapped Selena’s

touched her heart, so much so that

just now. They shouldn’t have to worry about

the Hugo family’s young master. My mother might

then looked at Kylie, who was in her arms and said, “Kylie, don’t tell both your grandmother about how your father

“Okay!” Kylie nodded obediently.

maid, Shauna, came back from a

got you!” Joan happily presented Kylie a

excited seeing the candied hawthorns. She ran toward Joan as Selena put her on the

the way, you are going to work tomorrow. Don’t you want to buy

My current clothes are pretty good. There’s no tear on it, it just looks a little old!” jackie smiled. He did not pay much attention to clothes and food. What he wanted to do most was to make up for what he

him snobbishly, he would still repay her for the trouble he had caused them for the past

the family happily had dinner together before going to

second treatment. He then sent Selena to work with

and Xena stalked him in a taxi not long after he had

the Drake family, watched as Selena entered the company before riding his scooter

Ben and Xena, on the other hand, sat in a

can

mouth, did he pay you to say

what it is today. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have a problem getting food on the table for the past five years. If it wasn’t for

see that he genuinely cares for Selena.. Besides, he also said that he would buy a car for me after

actually believed him? And you’ll continue

him? I’m afraid of that so I came here to see for myself.

not go to work, but comes home and lies to us? So the most insured way is to come over and see if he

also nodded and the three

his electric scooter and was about to enter the mansion. However, a few bodyguards who were guarding the door stopped

a place that an electric scooter can go in? Do you know what this place is? The Drake family mansion! Is this a place that someone with an electric scooter can go in?” One of them looked at jackie

the car, “If my scooter cannot be

family mansion is very, very big and there is also a specific parking space. Even

200 or 300 thousand. We can easily buy a car that’s worth a few hundred

“Oh yes, what do you plan

a new bodyguard here! Miss Tanya

out his cigarettes before handing it to the others

man, are you lying to us? Why would you smoke this cheap cigarette if you are the bodyguard just hired by

a breath, “In my opinion, it is a good cigarette

you say that you are used to riding an electric scooter, so

not come and be the Drake family’s bodyguard if it weren’t for Miss Tanya’s face, together with the fact that she helped my wife and I had

a bodyguard based on Miss Tanya’s face?

jackie and pushed him, “Not anyone can be the Drake family’s bodyguard. The minimum salary is 20 thousand and the highest can go up to several hundred thousand. There are also commanders with salaries of millions and you dare say you disdain this job? Who are you fooling? Tell us honestly about your identity. Otherwise, don’t even

Besides, we recruit bodyguards by getting a group of people and select them through martial act competitions. We normally recruit eight or ten people in an instance. When was there