No.1 Supreme Warrior by Moneto

Chapter 351
“No way. Young Master Wilson is a grown man, and a man must always keep his word, no?” jackie spoke without sparing the other man’s shame, grinning.

“That’s right. Unless you admit that you’re not a man but a eunuch or a woman, we won’t let this slide!” The satisfied Tanya also chimed in, her arms folded across her chest when she heard their defiance.

“Young Master Wilson, you only made the bet with jackie because you thought that he was new at this, and therefore not well-versed with gambling rocks. Aren’t you ashamed now that you’ve lost to a rookie? Furthermore, you refuse to acknowledge your debt now that you’ve lost. It wouldn’t be very nice if word got out, right? Why are you such a sore loser?” This time, it was Yvonne who stepped forward and sneered at Wilson.

The bodyguards dared not make a single noise anymore. The Drake family was one of the most eminent aristocratic families; they were in no position to threaten or bully Tanya Drake. It was almost like signing their death certificates.

“Who said that I was a sore loser?” Young Master Wilson clenched his teeth. “I admit defeat!” he declared.

Shock rippled through the crowd. They never expected Young Master Wilson to give in so easily. However, it was still the natural course of action. The people who stood before him were not any ordinary folk, but were of the Drake family. He could not afford to stand against them.

Their bodyguard, on the other hand, was extremely bold to stand up and confront Young Master Wilson. Did the young man not fear that the young master would hold a grudge against him?

No one expected Young Master Wilson to smile. “Still, I’ve had some knee pain due to rheumatism these two days,” he said. “How about I get my bodyguard to do it for me?”

“No.” jackie did not even bother to give it a second thought. “Don’t tell me that you’re going to send your bodyguard as your substitute when you get married?” he teased, a grin on his face as he did.

“You…” Young Master Wilson was so furious that all the color was drained from his face. He hated jackie so much that he wanted to tell his own bodyguards to beat him until he turned black and blue.

It was only jackie’s luck that Tanya and Yvonne were next to him; he had no choice but to stay his hand. “You really got some nerve, punk,” he said. “You dare not spare my reputation?”

“You lose, you pay up—that’s the only logic I follow. Am I wrong? Let’s say that I’m the one who lost today and I told you that I was joking, I don’t think that you’d let me off the hook!” jackie was not intimidated in the slightest as he held the young master’s glare. He had a fiery aura not many possessed in them.

Yvonne was also stunned by the sight. This man had so much masculinity in him. Any other bodyguard from the Drake family would have submitted a long time ago. After all, as a mere bodyguard, one would always worry that others would slowly begin to take revenge on them. jackie refused to budge, and Yvonne and Tanya stood beside him. Young Master Wilson was backed into a corner.

He quickly formulated an escape plan. “What about this? I’ll give you 2 million dollars, and we’ll forget that this ever happened,” he offered.

“2 million?” jackie was stunned. “Young Master Wilson, aren’t you undervaluing yourself? I never knew that your reputation was worth so little!”

The corners of Young Master Wilson’s mouth twitched. This little punk was seriously overstepping his boundaries.

He thought about it again before he spoke again, “How about this then? The gem that I found is worth at least 7 or 8 million dollars. How about I give it to you?”

At this, Tanya and Yvonne could not help but look at jackie. If he let Young Master Wilson get away this time, then not only would he not earn a target on his back, but he would get 7 or 8 million dollars. It was a hefty sum of money.

They assumed that jackie would agree to this deal. Any other person would have snapped it up a long time ago.

“7 or 8 million is nothing to me. Give me a billion, and then we’ll talk!”

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“1 billion!”

Many from the crowd inhaled sharply when they heard this. This bodyguard was just pushing it at this point. Was he aware of how much money 1 billion was? He had guts to be asking for 1 billion!

Furthermore, Young Master Wilson had kindly offered the gemstone he had just bought, valued at around 7 or 8 million dollars; that was a pretty good deal on its own. How much could a mere bodyguard earn anyway? He spoke as though he had plenty of money.

“1 billion? Aren’t you just being obnoxious? Why don’t you go and steal it yourself?” Young Master Wilson stared at him as though he was a madman, a contemptuous smile slowly forming on his lips. “Oh, I know why you need so much money now,” he said. “You’ve been thinking about it till it drove you nuts, didn’t you? Your dearest Grandfather Taylor’s 70th birthday is fast approaching, and you’ll be chased out of the Taylors if you can’t fork out the 40 million you promised. Also, you’d have to break up with Selena Taylor, right?”

“No way. This guy is Selena Taylor’s husband?”

“Mmhmm. I heard that he’s a military vet—a war hero. I think he was the one who saved the day during the incident at the zoo!”

Murmurs began to circulate among the crowd.

“This guy is the definition of a true man, and he’s not too bad of a person either. He risked his life at the frontlines so that we can live peaceful lives. My son, on the other hand, never made it back…” Lamenting, an old man from the crowd sighed as he recalled his son who had perished at the frontlines.

jackie glanced toward the old man before looking at the gemstone right before Young Master Wilson. “Fine. I’ll let you have a bit of dignity today.” jackie took the gemstone from him. “I’ll take the gemstone so that you don’t have to kneel down and bark like a dog.”

“As if you’d dare do something like that!” Young Master Wilson’’s bodyguard immediately snarled, full of bravado.

Yvonne wanted so badly to see Young Master Wilson bark like a dog and thought that jackie would be firm in the idea, but she never expected that he would be convinced so easily. Needless to say, she was unsatisfied with the outcome.

She then looked at the icy lavender jadeite. “ jackie, you said that you’d give this to me after you’ve cut it open,” she told him. “You sure you won’t regret it?”

The crowd became hyperattentive when they heard this. This gem was worth around 20 to 30 million. Was jackie really going to give it to her? Of course, it would make jackie less trustworthy should he choose to eat his words, but most would understand him. Many of them would choose to do so, too. It was a matter of 20 to 30 million dollars, after all!

Yvonne merely wanted to see his response; she had no intention of claiming it as her own property. After all, she had only forked out 300 thousand, yet this gem was worth over a hundred times more than that. More importantly, she had advised jackie to not choose this rock. How could she have a say in anything now?

“I will never go back on my word,” he replied unhesitatingly, and it was an unexpected reply. “Anyone who knows me knows that I’m a man of my word.”

After he said that, he walked toward the old man. “Your son died on the battlefield?”

The old man nodded his head, a bitter smile on his face. “That’s right. I have a son and a daughter. My son had enlisted himself in the army, but who would’ve known that I’d never see him again. Now, it’s just me and my daughter, living our lives.” He released a tired sigh; red began to rim his eyes. “Still, my son was a hero because he died on the battlefield. How can we live in such peace without their sacrifices? I believe that those of you who were in the military would understand this!”

Unexpectedly, jackie thrust the gemstone toward the old man. “I can’t do much for you, but this gem is worth a few million. Take this as my offering of thanks.”

“What?” The crowd was stunned when they saw this, and hearts were touched at that moment. What a gift to give, from a former soldier to a martyr’s family.

“Young man, this…this is too precious. I can’t accept this!”

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The old man’s eyes reddened even further; warmth began to tingle in his chest.

“You have to accept this. This is a token of my appreciation—and it contains the hearts of all the soldiers of our country,” jackie insisted, earnest and solemn in his persuasion.

“A—Alright. Thank you very, very much!” The old man’s eyes turned glassy. He slowly took the gemstone from jackie’s hands.

“It contains the hearts of all the soldiers in our country? Hmph. You think too highly of yourself now. Even a general wouldn’t spew such flowery nonsense!” Michael, who stood by the side, smiled a cruel smile when he heard this. “Talking as though you were a god of war!” he scoffed to himself.

“Thank…thank you!” The old man wanted to get onto his knees, but jackie stopped him.

The old man quickly went to a nearby store to exchange the jadeite for money. So long as it was sold for a slightly cheaper price, plenty of brokers were willing to buy such gemstones.

“How generous of you, giving something worth 7 to 8 million away just like that. Why didn’t you keep it for yourself? If you gave it to Grandfather Taylor, the Taylors wouldn’t trouble you so much since its value is almost 10 million. Well, almost… But it’s better than not being able to fork out anything when his birthday comes along!” Michael smirked as he came face-to-face with jackie.

“You don’t have to sweat yourself over this matter. Nonetheless, I’m letting you off with a warning: Don’t even think about having my woman. You might regret everything otherwise—and it’d be too late then.” jackie stared at the other man. He did not even see Michael as a menace.

“Interesting. Are you threatening me?” Young Master Wilson burst into laughter. “That’s right—she’s your woman now. But if you can’t bring out the promised 40 million during the old man’s 70th birthday, you’ll be kicked out of the Taylor family.” Michael clicked his tongue. “You’ll be forced to divorce her, and if she’s divorced, then isn’t she free to do as she pleases? She won’t be your woman then.”

“Just wait and see!” jackie could not be bothered with the other man. He turned toward Tanya. “Miss Tanya, should we continue shopping or go back now?” he spoke, falling back into his bodyguard posture.

“Let’s go back. We can’t lug such a big gemstone around with us. Besides, someone is really eager to go back and properly inspect the stone at home!” Tanya smiled and glanced at Yvonne. Yvonne adored gambling rocks, and she loved jadeite even more.

“Let’s go back. jackie, carry this back to the car. It’s way too heavy for me!” Yvonne cast jackie a brilliant smile. This man had given her such a valuable item. She no longer cared about yesterday’s incident.

jackie easily hefted the gemstone, and the three walked towards the car.

It was only then when Yvonne looked as though something just came to mind when they were halfway to the car. “ jackie, are you really going to give such a precious object to me?” she said, expression unreadable. “Don’t tell me that you like me and want to be on my good side? I told you that I’m not the least bit interested in a married man such as yourself. Don’t get any ideas!”

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jackie felt slightly bashful. Yvonne was under the impression that she was every man’s object of desire. Now that he thought about it, his actions were rather questionable. Would anybody else just give away something worth 20 to 30 million? Furthermore, Yvonne was good-looking, and she had a nice figure. He had accidentally caught sight of that figure yesterday too, so she probably suspected he had some unsavory intentions towards her and wanted to get on her good side by giving her such a present. It was certainly a plausible theory.

jackie gave a wry smile. “Don’t worry, I’m not having any wild ideas about you,” he assured. “You paid for this, and I already said that I’d give this to you no matter what came out while you were paying. I don’t go back on my word as a man.” He paused for a while here before continuing, “Just take it as an apology for yesterday’s accident, if you’re genuinely that uncomfortable with taking it.”

In truth, he had not really done anything wrong yesterday. In fact, she did not close the door and walked straight out of the bathroom as she was. Nonetheless, she was a woman. jackie still felt slightly apologetic for that.

Yvonne’s cheeks immediately flamed when she heard his words. She did not know why the incident from yesterday suddenly crossed her mind. In addition, she felt like she was naked when jackie looked at her at this moment. It embarrassed her to no end.

She rolled her eyes at him. “What do you mean you don’t have any ideas about me? Am I that ugly?”

jackie quickly cleared his throat and decided to be blunt. “You are good-looking, but I have a wife, and I think she’s more beautiful than you are. I certainly won’t have any wild ideas!”

“You…” Yvonne was so angry that she stamped her foot. What did he mean, saying that she was good-looking yet was less beautiful than his wife? He really had a foot in his mouth. Could he not even attempt to sweet-talk a girl? Besides, she was far younger than Selena, and she had a voluptuous body. How could that woman ever compare to her?

“Hold on. Why is your face turning red, Yvonne? What did jackie do to you yesterday?” Tanya was quick to notice something, and she asked as soon as she detected something off.

“Oh, it’s nothing!” Yvonne suddenly panicked. She did not know to speak of something like this.

She often wore sexy clothing, and even her skirts were too revealing sometimes, yet she was a conservative girl in personality. She had never been in a relationship and had never even held a boy’s hand before.

“But I think there’s something going on between you too!” Tanya stared at them, suspicious.

Of course, jackie and Yvonne’s lips were sealed. She could not do anything but give up. Soon enough, they arrived back at the Drake family’s residence. In a car parked on the opposite side of the street, Luca and the other bodyguards noticed jackie had returned.

“He’s back. Brother Luca, it’s pretty late now. That punk will probably get off from work soon. Our opportunity comes the moment he leaves work!” a bodyguard spoke.

“That’s right. We must catch this b*stard!” Luca nodded his head. “Our young miss wouldn’t be in such a dire state now if he hadn’t fed her crotons!”

They never thought that after a short while, they would see jackie driving a car out all by himself.

“That b*stard actually drives a Porsche. It’s pretty early for him to leave work. It’s only 4:30 now, and he’s already out!” Seeing this, Luca immediately set the plan into motion. “Come on, let’s follow him,” he spoke. “We’ll think about catching him later once we stop his car.”

In an instance, the George family’s bodyguards—numbering over 10—went down at the same time, walking toward jackie.

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“I’m barred at the gates the moment I come out. Seems like you’ve waited for me for a long time!” jackie’s lips twisted into a mirthless smile as he got down from the car.

“Ahem. I hope you don’t mind, but you’re coming along with us today.” Luca chuckled, cutting straight to the chase.

“Really? Where to?” jackie asked.

“The George family’s residence. You fed our young miss crotons, so you have no choice but to come along with us. Not a single one of your family members will be spared if anything happens to the young miss!” Luca looked at jackie. He knew the punk was probably a skilled fighter; jackie would not have been recruited as a bodyguard for the Drake family otherwise.

However, they had numbers on their side, and they were the guards of the George family, thus they did not tremble before jackie.

“That’s a normal response,” came jackie’s reply, but his forehead creased soon after. “What do you mean? You’ve already taken my family?”

“Hmph. What do you think, punk?” One of the bodyguards chuckled. “We’re just missing you and your wife, but never mind your wife. She’s a manager in the Drake family’s company, after all. You’re more important!”

“You dare to take my family? How bold of you.” jackie’s expression darkened. A sudden chill swept over the area.

“Look, we don’t want to raise a hand against them either, punk. Just come along with us quietly.” The bodyguard thought that they were in complete control of the situation and grinned at jackie. It was clear he did not think anything of the other man.

“It’s in your best interest that my family be left unharmed. It won’t just be you who’ll accompany them to the grave otherwise—and even after I’m done with all the Georges, the bodies still won’t be enough!” jackie’s features hardened; his fingers curled into fists.

“Hmph. We talked nicely to you. You think you’re some sort of big shot now?”

“Seems like you’ll seriously look down on us bodyguards of the Georges if we don’t teach you a lesson.”

“Of course, the Drakes are more powerful than the Georges in terms of financial and material wealth, but no one said that the Georges’ bodyguards can’t rival the Drakes’ bodyguards!”

Two or three men circled jackie, prepared to pummel him. Alas, they had no chance to strike first when jackie lashed out. His fists flew, and in a flash, the three bodyguards were on the floor, spitting blood.

“Vermin like you don’t even deserve to put yourself on the same pedestal as me.” jackie icily glared at the men writhing on the floor and moaning in pain. He bore the indisputable aura of someone high above them.

Luca was completely stunned in his spot. jackie moved too fast; he did not manage to get a good look and his subordinates were already on the floor. Someone like this was way too terrifying. In a moment, all his confidence from earlier deserted him.

“I’ll go to George family’s residence, but you’re not going to hold me down!” jackie waved at Luca and the other bodyguards.

At this moment, Luca’s phone rang.

He quickly picked up the call. “Luca, have you and your guards done anything yet?” came Mr. George’s voice from the other end of the line. “ jackie is a miracle doctor. Our daughter is completely fine now, and she’s in good spirits. Plus, she genuinely lost 15 kilos. You have to invite jackie and his wife over nicely. They’re our esteemed guests!” he spoke.

“Oh, that’s right,” the patriarch added. “Our butler has already booked a hotel—the six-star Dynasty Hotel!”

The corners of Luca’s mouth began to twitch furiously when he heard all of this. Why could he not have called one or two minutes earlier? Now, jackie did not seem too happy.

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“Brother Luca, what do we do? Seems like the b*stard is super strong!” One of the George family’s bodyguards asked Luca right after he hung up. It was obvious that what jackie did just then had sparked fear in them.

Luca exhaled a heavy sigh and approached jackie. He bowed ever so slightly. “My apologies, Miracle Doctor White. It’s all a misunderstanding,” he apologized. “Our master just called us and said that the young miss is doing very well. In fact, she lost a total of 15 kilos today. He specially said that he’d be treating you and your family to dinner. We’ve already booked the hotel.”

The remaining bodyguards also started to bow when they heard this. “We apologize, Miracle Doctor White!” they cried toward jackie.

jackie was stunned; their attitudes changed entirely in the blink of an eye. More importantly, so many people were watching them. Being called ‘Miracle Doctor White’ attracted a little too much attention than what he would like.

He could do nothing but smile. “It’s fine so long as my family isn’t hurt. Don’t call me a miracle doctor—I’m not one in the first place. I just saw that your young miss was a little overweight and helped her to lose it.”

The crowd was taken aback. This man spoke of it so easily. Help her lose weight? If Sharon George could lose weight that easily, the issue would not have dragged on to this day. She had seen so many doctors, so many dieticians. Every single one decided that her obesity was an incurable disease.

After he mulled over his thoughts, Luca asked, “Miracle Doctor White…no. Mr. White, will there be any complications if she loses that much weight in such a short time? Will it affect the young miss’s health?”

“Don’t worry; there won’t be any complications. Furthermore, she won’t go back to her initial weight, and her skin will be supple and healthy!” jackie spoke confidently.

“Oh. That’s great then!” Luca heaved an internal sigh of relief. “Before, we had invited so-called professionals to help our young miss lose weight. Unfortunately, not only was it difficult for her to lose two or three kilos, but she’d even gain over 10 kilos a few days after that.”

“Despite all that, you kidnapped my family. I can’t forgive you just because you’re treating us to dinner. Your master will have to apologize to my family and ask them for forgiveness!” jackie said earnestly after he thought about it.

“Don’t worry, don’t worry. Our master will surely apologize. We’re reasonable people,” Luca assured him. Besides, he did this because he was worried about the young miss’s health—if any complications will occur. Only then did he temporarily kidnap your relatives. I assure you we didn’t lay a finger on them. We just let them rest in the Georges’ residence!”

He noticed that jackie was definitely not a run-of-the-mill bodyguard. He was too quick on his feet. He probably would not last more than three seconds if he had fought the man instead. Besides, so many dieticians and doctors could not cure the young miss, yet jackie had helped Sharon lose 15 kilos just like that. If he was not a miracle doctor, what was he? This man was so skilled at both fighting and medicine. He was anything but normal.

It was then when Luca made a mental note: He would tell the master privately that jackie White could never be crossed once they returned. In fact, it would be best if they could establish a good relationship with him.

“All right, I’ll let you guys off the hook this once and go over to have dinner. I want to have a good look and see if you’ve bullied my family.” jackie agreed after he gave it some thought.

“No way! Of course not!” Luca nearly collapsed in relief. Not one scratch was inflicted on Fiona or the rest of them before he came to the Drake family’s residence. He hoped that the master and the rest of the guards did not raise a finger against them during his absence.

jackie was just a bodyguard, but with his level of skill in his fists, the Georges would incur a bitter victory if they fought… That was assuming they could win.

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Carefully planning, Luca then commanded the other two bodyguards, “You two! Go pick up Miss Selena from her company. You must be respectful and treat her well, do you understand?”

At this moment, jackie thought of his precious daughter. “Oh, right. You didn’t take away my daughter, Kylie, right?” he spoke. “If she’s terrified because of you, you’d land yourself in serious trouble.”

After all, Kylie was only a little over four years old; he did not want her to be frightened and traumatized at such an innocent age.

“Well, when we went to your house, we didn’t see any little girl, so we didn’t…” Luca wiped the cold sweat on his forehead once more. Thankfully, they did not take the daughter away as she went to school. Otherwise, this unassailable yet mysterious man before him would be infuriated.

Although the George family was puissant, it was certainly not a good idea to give jackie the hump.

“Alright, I’ll pick up my daughter first before going to the George family’s residence,” jackie decided before going back into his car.

Without further ado, Luca quickly commanded his subordinates to make way for jackie. “Hurry up and move the car. Make way for Mr. White!”

Meanwhile, in the George family’s residence, Sharon no longer had an upset stomach, and she did not want to visit the toilet again. It seemed that the efficacy of the pill had completely worn off, and Sharon was lively once more. The greatest outcome from everything that had happened was that Sharon had lost more than 15 kilograms, and she weighed only around 90 kilograms at this moment. If they had not seen it for themselves, Mr. and Mrs. George would hardly believe it.

The girl before them turned into an alluring and comely young lady. This was their daughter!

The clothes on Sharon were obviously bigger and looser now as she drastically lost so much weight. She took a shower and found herself some old skirt that she used to wear when she was slimmer back then to change into.

“Wow. Now that Miss Sharon has lost so much weight, her features are delicate and sharp. She looks very charming. If this continues tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, Miss Sharon would be stunningly beautiful!” Fiona’s praises for Sharon gushed right out of her mouth as she looked at her. Internally, however, she sighed in relief.

The head of George, on the other hand, felt apologetic toward Fiona and the others. “I’m truly sorry, everyone. I especially didn’t expect that jackie, a veteran, could be so skilled in the medical area.” He paused and then continued, “I hope you can forgive me for what I did today.”

“Oh, it’s all forgiven. You’ve already invited us to a six-star hotel for a luxurious dinner. How can we be so unforgiving?” Xena responded with a smile. This was the George family, a first-class aristocrat family! She would be set for life if she could get connected with a member or two of the family.

“Dinner is a must.” Master George relented with a bitter smile. He then spoke again in a worried tone, “I’m concerned about jackie; that he’ll be unhappy about it. After all, he didn’t ask for a penny from my daughter, and yet he gave her such a magical pill to help my daughter lose weight.”

“It’s nothing at all. Don’t be preoccupied. He listens to me, and he wouldn’t be angry if I asked him not to. Besides, is there any parent on this earth who doesn’t care about their children? Mr. and Mrs. George are only afraid of bad things happening to Miss Sharon.” The smile on Fiona’s face was only a facade; she was deathly afraid initially.

“Hmmm. We’ll be going out to dinner in a while, and it might not be convenient for you to travel here and there, given that you don’t have a car. We have lots of cars in our garage, and some of them are just staying in the garage for nothing. How about you pick two of them?” Master George placated after mulling over his thoughts.

“These two cars represent my sincere apologies. What do you think?”

“Um… Uh. Mr. George, you’re too polite and benevolent to us! It happened that my son and his girlfriend, Xena, both have driving licenses but don’t have a car! Thank you so much!“ Fiona gushed with excitement, her eyes brightened in an instant.

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In a blink of an eye, Fiona and the others standing before one of the George family’s garages.

When the heavy metal door was lifted, they found themselves face-to-face with opulent and sumptuous branded cars: Bentley, Porsche, Ferrari, and even Rolls-Royce. Besides, some of them were rare and of limited edition. Each of them bore an imperial and illustrious aura like a prideful ruler.

“Ma, can… Can I pick one as well? Is it mine after I pick it?” Xena was a little agitated; she never anticipated that her blessings would come so soon. She suddenly found herself touched with her decision of dating Ben. Him as a back-up was indeed her best decision ever.

Nevertheless, Fiona countered, “How could you think like that? A moment ago, you were saying you’re just Ben’s girlfriend, and not a Taylor yet. For the time being, this car doesn’t belong to you, but you can drive it since you’re Ben’s girlfriend.”

“ jackie and sister Selena both have their own cars. Only Ben and I have driving licenses without cars. Ma, can’t you just give it to me?”

The bitter feeling of remorse hung over her head at that moment. After all, she was desperately cutting ties with the Taylors to save herself a while ago. How would she even know jackie could truly help Sharon lose weight? She bet Fiona would not want to give her the car anymore because of what happened.

As expected, Fiona flashed a small smile and said, “You can use the car, but the car is mine, and the other one belongs to Ben. You can drive my car now for the time being as I wait for the moment I’d get my driving license, and I’ll use it then. By that time, you could use Ben’s. It’s more than enough for you to share one with him.”

Xena swallowed down her tears of bitter disappointment. She could only smile bitterly at this moment. “Alright then. We’re a family anyway, so it doesn’t matter who owns the cars.”

“It’s good that you understand it.” Fiona chuckled. “Pick a car.”

“Master George, can we pick this…this Rolls-Royce?” Ben had been staring at a raven black Rolls-Royce for the longest time, and he felt giddy.

“Absolutely!” Master George smiled. “This is my apologies for inviting you to my place forcibly. As long as you’re willing to forgive me for my rudeness and don’t speak ill of me in front of jackie. You can pick whichever you desire!”

“Wonderful! Master George, you truly deserve to be patriarch of the George family. How generous, how benevolent!” Ben could barely conceal his soaring excitement. He immediately pointed at one car. “This is it! I pick this!”

“For the other one, we’ll pick Rolls-Royce as well!” Xena exclaimed, an obvious tremble in her voice. If she got to drive a Rolls-Royce, it would immediately increase her social status. Just the thought of it sent shivers of excitement throughout her being.

Master George guffawed. “Not a problem! Let me get you the keys right now.” He soon got the keys to both cars and handed them over.

“This is amazing. We can now drive such good cars, too! This is fancier and much more expensive than your sister and brother-in-law’s car!” Xena gushed uncontrollably.

“Master George, don’t you worry. My son-in-law is nothing but skillful in treating people. He treated my husband’s leg, and he’s now fully recovered!” Fiona chuckled while praising jackie in front of Master George.

Fiona’s words shocked the George family. A short while ago, when they threatened to kill Fiona and the others, Fiona tried her very best to shove all the blames and responsibilities onto jackie. Not only did she not acknowledge jackie as her son-in-law, but she insisted jackie was an outsider.

Now that Fiona saw opportunities and benefits, she changed her attitude, calling jackie her dear son-in-law unabashedly.

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“Really? I’d like to meet this son-in-law of yours then!” Master George flashed a small smile before he continued, “Both of you, drive the cars out of the garage and park them at the main gate. You can drive to the Dynasty Hotel for dinner in a while.”

“Alright, we’ll do that!” Ben and Xena—whose every cell in their body was screaming excitedly not long ago—could not wait any longer to test out the cars. They drove the cars and parked them at the main gate.

After a short while, Luca returned to the George family’s residence with a few wounded men. Upon their return, Luca made his injured men get medical treatment before presenting himself before Master George.

Luca called Master George to come aside and whispered to him, “Sir, you didn’t harm Fiona and the others after we left the residence, did you? jackie has threatened us, saying that if we touched a single strand of hair of his family, he won’t go easy on us!”

“Hmph. This young man is rather adamant and braze. How dare he not put the George family in his eyes!” After hearing what Luca had reported, Master George began to sneer.

“If it’s not because he managed to treat my daughter’s strange obesity, I’ll make him know that no one can cross the George family!” Master George subsequently scoffed. “Us being a first-class aristocratic family isn’t a joke!”

How dare this punk threaten the George family. Was he not a little too bold? Was the George family that easy to be threatened?

However, the last thing he expected was Luca, the head bodyguard, tried to persuade him, “Sir, jackie White is no ordinary man. He can heal young miss’s condition, which shows that he possessed good medical skills. Moreover, his combat ability is superior that no bodyguards hired by the Drake family can compare to him!”

“What do you mean? Is he that strong?” Master George’s feature turned solemn in an instant after hearing Luca’s exaggerated claims on jackie.

“Yes, Sir! He’s so strong that even three or four of our men wouldn’t be able to defeat him. It’ll only take him a second to knock them down and not a single chance for them to counterattack. Frankly speaking, even I can’t do it at such a speed, Sir. I believe he’s stronger than I am!” Luca’s face hardened as he spoke. There were not many people who acquired better combat skill than he did in this Eastfield.

“What a strong man! It looks like the Drakes have recruited another skilled bodyguard!” After hearing it, Master George quickly thought of something that made his heart skip a beat. “Wait, what? Did you say that you and your men have already fought jackie?” Master George questioned. “I’m afraid that he’ll be very upset since you’ve done it. After all, to Sharon, jackie is her savior that helped her lose weight and to start anew. It was a really bad move for us to go against jackie!”

“Sir, the main reason is that your phone call came a little too late. If you’ve called one minute later, I’d be lying on the ground as well!” Luca showed a bitter smile and continued, “Nonetheless, jackie White isn’t an unforgiving person. He has the domineering and generous aura that a soldier should have. I can completely concur with this. He said as long as we didn’t do anything to harm his family, apologize to his family, and they’re willing to forgive us, then it’s fine for him. Otherwise…” Luca paused for a second and then carried on, with a worried tone. “Otherwise, he’ll dig our graves.”

“What?” The uneasiness washed over Master George; he stood frozen upon hearing it. “Isn’t this punk being too arrogant? How strong is he that he could say such words!” Master George was rendered speechless for a good while before his lips could eventually part again. He thanked his lucky stars that he did not harm Fiona and the others; he even made an effort to apologize for it! At the same time, he doubted jackie’s ability to defeat the George family on his own.

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At the same time the conversation between Master George and Luca ended, Selena arrived at George’s mansion in her car. She parked the car in the yard and got out of the car right after.

Selena still had her professional attire since she had just gotten off of work. Her aura made her look capable and responsible.

“Is this jackie’s wife? jackie is lucky to have her as his wife! Can you see how outstanding she is?”

Some from the George family exclaimed when Selena came into view.

“Pa, Ma, are you alright?” Selena came to Fiona and Andrew and took a good look at them. She then asked, “What happened? Why did the George family invite us to dinner out of a sudden?”

“Hey, it’s okay. Nothing happened!”

Fiona answered with a smile. “Didn’t jackie help Miss Sharon to lose weight? Now that Miss Sharon has successfully lost around 15 kilograms, Master George is so delighted that he invited us to dinner! It’s his way of expressing his gratitude to us. Not only that, but he also showed us his garage and had us pick two of his cars as gifts!”

Fiona pulled Selena to the two Rolls-Royce as she spoke, “What do you think about these two cars, Selena? Look, these are so new. All their cars look very new; I guess they barely use them. It’s a waste to see those cars parked in the garage and not using them. He asked us to pick, so of course we’d have to pick the most lavish ones!”

Selena was dumbfounded at her words. These were Rolls-Royce, for God’s sake!” She smiled wryly and sighed. “Ma, you really know how to help yourself and choose whatever you like.”

“Of course! They’re all luxury cars, and they asked me to choose two of them. Why shouldn’t I? Besides, we didn’t get them by stealing or snatching. This a gift from the George family. Why shouldn’t we take it? We’re not fools.” Fiona’s face looked as though it was beaming. “Your brother and Xena will use these cars, and after I get my driving license, I’ll be driving it!” Fiona said to Selena.

“Xena?” She immediately turned her head and looked to the other side upon hearing her mother’s words. Only then did she realize that Xena jackieson—this liar—was strolling with her brother in the garden on the other side.

Selena’s face darkened in an instant. “Why is she here? Ma, didn’t you tell Ben what had happened that day? Why didn’t he break up with her?”

“Selena, you know how much Ben loves Xena. Do you think it’s possible for him to ask for a breakup? Moreover, Xena already explained that it was only a misunderstanding. Both times that she planned the robberies were for her vanity. She showed off in front of her drinking-buddies and was eavesdropped by the other party over a drinking session. In fact, she didn’t initiate the collaboration with the other party!” Fiona replied in an awkward tone.

Selena was rendered speechless for a moment. “Ma, how could you believe in what she said?” she spoke once she found her voice. “Didn’t jackie already explain that Xena was given a portion after the robberies? Her ultimate intention is the money; the Taylors’ money!”

Alas, these words made Fiona upset. She shot Selena a fiery glare and rebuked, “If she was really after our money, why was she still with us when we’re not wealthy and have nothing at all? Hasn’t she been loyal to your brother all the while? Besides, jackie didn’t like Xena in the first place! We can’t completely believe in what he had told us, can we?”

“Still, the Motorbike Robbers told us the same!” Selena was unconvinced of her mother’s opinion. She always felt that there was more to Xena than what she let on; that she was not a good woman. Eventually, something bad would happen if Ben continued being with her.

“That was to frame her!” Stubbornly, Fiona was still taking Xena’s side. “Just let it pass! Perhaps Xena has some difficulties that we don’t know. We can’t completely trust jackie’s one-sided words, after all. We weren’t there when it all went down, right? Since your brother likes her so much, let everything that happened in the past be buried. Let’s just pretend that nothing happened. If you’re still unhappy about it, we’ll all take extra precautions in the future and observe her closely to see what kind of person she is.”

Selena could not find herself to say anything after that. Twice. They were robbed twice, yet they still let the matter go. However, given that her mother took Xena’s side and her unbelievable younger brother’s love for Xena, Selena could only concede.

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jackie and Kylie soon arrived at the George family’s residence main gate. He got out of the car and glanced over his surroundings. His face sunk.

“My Miracle Doctor White! It’s so great to finally see you here!” Master George’s smile emerged in an instant and came over to welcome jackie. He stretched out his hand to show his sincerity.

jackie placed Kylie at her feet before taking Master George’s hand. “Don’t have to call me a genius doctor or what-so-ever. I’m not a miracle doctor. In this world, there’s only one person that is worth being called a miracle doctor. This person is Ethan Hays!” jackie bore a small smile as he spoke. “ jackie will do,” he added.

“Alright then. jackie, your medical skills are really excellent!” Master George commented after a brief moment of thinking. “I’ve never met a doctor like you!”

jackie noticed that there was no sign of anger on his family’s faces. “It looks like my mother-in-law isn’t upset at all,” jackie concluded.

Master George’s face flushed. He was embarrassed. “I was indeed reckless previously, and I have apologized to them.”

“Yes, he’s right! It’s only a misunderstanding. After all, your medical skills are so good that we as your family aren’t aware of it, let alone Master George!” Fiona approached jackie and interrupted their conversation with a smile on her face. “Master George is very kind and generous! He even gifted us two of his luxury cars! I’ve never met someone as benevolent as he is!”

jackie was speechless once more. It seemed like the two Rolls-Royce next to Fiona were compensation from the George family. Therefore, it was no surprise that his mother-in-law’s mood was too good to be true.

At this point in time, Ben and Xena came over to the crowd. When Xena noticed jackie’s piercing stares toward her, she instantly remembered jackie slaughtering the Motorbike Robbers. She was so frightened that she lowered her head, afraid of meeting his gaze.

“Xena, what’s the matter? Feeling uneasy due to my presence here?” jackie smiled coldly. He spared her life, but he never expected this liar would be this bold to stay by Ben’s side. This woman was a daredevil!

“Brother-in-law, what are you talking about? We’re a family. If you have anything else to say, let’s talk about it later at home! Besides, Xena had come clean to Pa and Ma. It was just a misunderstanding!” Ben stepped forward and defended Xena once he noticed the tense atmosphere between jackie and Xena.

“A misunderstanding?” jackie sneered. Were they saying that what he saw with his pair of eyes was only a misunderstanding?

“Yeah! She was drunk and trying to show off in front of her drink-buddies that she found a rich boyfriend, and…” Ben shrugged and glanced at Master George. “My dear brother-in-law, we’re at Master George’s place. There’s a crowd here; it wouldn’t be nice to talk over this thing here.”

“Fine. I’ll give you face since you’re calling me brother-in-law today.” jackie nodded, showing a light small. “But, I hope that you won’t regret your decision in the future.”

jackie knew it very well that when Ben called him brother-in-law, Ben was hoping jackie would not probe further on the topic. Moreover, Fiona and Andrew had forgiven Xena. It would be oversensitive of him, aiming at Xena on purpose.

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Xena heaved in relief when she knew jackie could not do anything to her, even if he was upset.

Ben and Fiona took her side and defended her. This left jackie no choice but to give up even if he wanted to murder her. jackie was calculative, though; he did not poke her bubble of lies right then and there. It seemed that this guy would be extremely difficult to deal with. Xena thought to herself that she had to be careful in front of him in the future. Otherwise, she would be giving the game away.

“Let’s move. It’s getting late, and we’ve already made reservations at the hotel diner,” Master George chortled and announced.

Right as Master George spoke, Sharon walked out of the house.

“ jackie, I just can’t thank you enough! The pill was so effective!” Sharon rushed to jackie when she spotted him.

“Oh my goodness! She…” Selena clasped a hand over her mouth as she found it hard to believe her eyes. “Miss Sharon has lost a lot of weight! You’re only around 80 to 85 kilograms now, right? You look fitter now! If you lose another 15 kilograms tomorrow, you’ll look even better. Not only that, but judging by your features, you’d be a very stunning lady after you lose weight!”

“Thank you for the compliment, Sis!” Sharon blushed. “If only I was half as good-looking as you after I lost some weight.”

“You’ll look good, no doubt about it!” Selena managed to squeeze an awkward smile, even though she had an internal battle when Sharon called her ‘Sis’. Last night when Sharon proposed to jackie, she announced that if she ever got married to jackie, she would treat Selena like her dear sister. Of course, Selena was older than Sharon by a few years. She was not sure if she was oversensitive about this situation.

“The result is pretty good. Today’s just the first day, and the result is most obvious and effective on its first day! The outcome will be a little less effective tomorrow, weaker on the day after that, and so on.” jackie examined Sharon for a good while before adding, “However, after three days of treatment, you should have an ordinary body type that a normal girl should be having. The extra flesh and fats on your body are mostly accumulated toxins. Those fats shouldn’t be in your body.”

“B—but I only left one pill now. My dad stomped the other pill.” Sharon’s brows furrowed in an instant as she grumpily stared at her father.

Master George’s pallor was unsightly; he was embarrassed. How would he even know that the insignificant tiny black sh*t would be a magical pill?

a veteran who just returned from the military, know about diet and losing weight…” Master George let out another dry cough to cover up his awkwardness. “ jackie, you still

the others away. If it was not because they did not

with a bright smile on his face, jackie sneered, “Of course I have the pill. However, as I’ve told Miss Sharon before, this medicine of mine is

tiny pill when our Master George has invited them to a six-star hotel and even gave them two

agree! He’s too much! How could he not give face to our Master

others, jackie should be smiling and offering the pill to

quickly interjected when she overheard the heated discussion among the George family. She was afraid of offending them. Why was

Fiona stepped forward and glared at jackie. “It’s just a pill, jackie. Why did you ask for money? Master George treated us well! He gave us two Rolls-Royces, too. What else do you

right! jackie, aren’t you being too greedy and ignorant? Can’t you just give it to Master George since he only needs one?” Xena snarled as she followed after

please the George family! Was he an idiot?

friendly reminder as though

Rolls-Royces are the compensation from Master George for kidnapping you guys, while the money I asked for is for the pill. Two different things. Besides, my medicine is expensive! If it’s not for the kind-hearted Miss Sharon, I wouldn’t sell it

first time Master George met a person like jackie. Embarrassment washed over him in an instant. Nonetheless, the George family was loaded. It

replied with a small smile. “ jackie is right. I should pay for the medicine!” Pausing for a moment, he

a lot. 20 million will do. Great value for a great

just a pill, and you asked for 20 million?” A woman from the George family exclaimed angrily. She could not bear it anymore. This was blackmail in plain sight, not a regular

Selena showed slight annoyance at jackie’s answer. 20 million was too expensive for a pill. Was jackie not

to believe me! I’m not speaking nonsense!” jackie explained, showing

for a card and deposit 20 million in it. Sent it to the hotel once done. We’ll make a move

left the compartment

it?” Fiona swallowed hard. She initially thought that Master George would be infuriated, but he did not. He even paid for

Sharon. “Miss Sharon, keep it well. Don’t let it stomped into powder again

worry. I’ll keep it safe!” Sharon

after, they all arrived at the main door of the

we go and say something nice to please them?” On the other side, Ken Clark, who had just got off the car, whispered

looks like jackie

Eastfield. Even a second-class aristocratic family like the Clarks could not wait to please them!

and Ivan saw jackie and his family walking together

to invite the George family over to dinner so badly just to please

jackie invited them to dinner?” Ken murmured as

spend in such a place? Moreover, it’d be a shame for the George family to dine at the regular table, so he should at least get a private room and order fine liquor to please them, no? The cost will be at least one

that Selena

related

construction material factory that was about to shut down and are preparing to spearhead a big project,” Ken explained. “Hmm… Do you think it’s possible that the George family wanted

is a piece of juicy meat. This project could rake up a profit

face distorted when he heard Ken’s words. “No, don’t say it. You’re wrong… Fck, you’re right. It’s possible!” Ivan swore. “Selena is cunning. She said she’d consider collaborating with me the last time I met her, making me feel like there’s still hope to sign a contract, but I never expected her to be such a fake btch and invite the George family to dinner so she could get

I remember!” he exclaimed. “Young Master Taylor, your family is directly involved in the construction material business, right? How did Selena not think of the Taylor family first? She’s one of the

even more distorted than before. “Hmph! Who knows how this woman’s brain works. She behaves well and filially in front of Grandpa Taylor and would always say she’ll make the Taylors greater than before. Now, however, I see that’s all changed.” Ivan paused for a while before he added, “I think it’s all because I’m now

like Selena isn’t as innocent and kind as we see her. Something seems odd about her being the procurement manager with such a high salary in the Drake family’s company, and jackie being

Clark, you knocked some sense into me. You made me

you mean?”

Selena and jackie

a punk who has only served as a soldier. Though he’s skilled, the Drake family is so wealthy. It’s so easy for them to recruit a good bodyguard! Why do they pay him 20 million a

allowed his words to sink in before he added, “Selena’s salary is quite high as well, but she’s a procurement manager, so it’s reasonable to be this high. Only jackie’s salary makes no sense; it’s too much!

that the Drake family wanted to pay Selena 20 million a

there’s something fishy going on between either Selena and Young Master Drake or Selena and Master Drake! The 20-million salary only makes sense if we put it that way. What Miss Tanya said about Selena and jackie—that she’s a capable manager and he’s a skilled veteran—are all bullsh*t to

soul and body in order to get the life she desired! I thought the Drake family really appreciated their capability for a moment! Now that after Young Master Taylor has analyzed the situation thoroughly, I finally realized Selena

money, she could marry him. Instead, she went to find someone from the Drake family—perhaps the old master Drake—in secret

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by a sugar-daddy. But, if this 20 million is given to jackie, they’ll never focus on Selena, let alone doubt her. Of course, it might puzzle them as to why jackie’s salary is ridiculously high!” Ken clenched his fists

take precautions against her in the future. Otherwise, the Taylor family’s property will one day

the Hugo family, got out of the car. “Both of you arrived

Ken’s fists were still tightly clenched, hot with

let’s discuss it together,” Neil spoke with great interest

sneered. “Who else do you think it could

furrowed, unable to digest their thoughts. Selena looked kind and gentle; why did

Ken shared all their assumptions

after hearing it. “Hmph! It’s true that there are no good women in this world! Most of them are gold-diggers and love money to death… Selena Taylor is

just saw her family dining at the hotel with the George family…” Ken forced a smile as he told Neil about Selena potentially collaborating with the George family on a construction

said that, he then added, “Just think about it. If she didn’t give the George family any benefits, why would

family are truly generous. To think that

now, can we?” Neil made a strained laugh before speaking to Ivan. “Young Master Taylor, you mentioned about asking us out for a drink. What is the

drink as we discuss!” Ivan laughed out loudly, then led the two of them to

some drinks and took a seat. Only then did Ivan speak up. “To be frank, I’ve heard that you both fancy my

Especially now that her husband is back and she loves that daughter of hers. it’s just too

dejected as he recalled how Fiona almost accepted the 100 million dollars from

“I’m the most unfortunate one. I’ve already been friends with Selena for a few years. If not for jackie coming back all of a sudden, I believe

then, Young Master Hugo hadn’t even seen her. You’ve only seen her

had assaulted me previously, and Selena is a competitor in inheriting the Taylor family assets. Although she’s currently kicked out of the family, I can’t let my guard down! After all, my grandfather said that as long as jackie could fulfill his promise when the time comes, then all the things in the past would be water under the bridge. Their entire family will once again be taken

this point, Ivan laughed as he told them his reason for asking them

look for us. After all, you’re enemies with them, and we want to have jackie killed. Our end

“If jackie fails to fulfill his promise when the time comes, he

and Neil were making a pained smile

it’s only a short time before Old Master Taylor’s birthday, jackie could ask for an advance payment of two months without an issue. Moreover, if we’re not mistaken, Selena might be having an affair with Young Master Drake, or even James Drake.

the case, all the more reason for us to not wait

any ideas? We’ve tried our best but have yet to formulate a good plan. The last time we planned to have Fiona poison

unlikely to have jackie divorce Selena. They’re quite close. Meanwhile, it’s very difficult to have him killed as he’s good at fighting. I’m afraid none of your bodyguards are his match!” Having said that, Ivan made a faint

hitmen might be worse off than our family’s regular bodyguard!” Neil burst into laughter instantly, “Young Master Taylor, here I thought you might have some ingenious plan for calling us

replying, “Young Master Hugo, do you think that I’ll be hiring a regular hitman? I’m talking about the elites, those at the top of

to contact this hitman. It’s a woman, a seductress. It’s easiest for a man to let his

get jackie killed, then Selena wouldn’t choose to be a

passive. Moreover, if Selena and jackie’s feelings for each other developed over time, that would be even more troublesome. They need to take this chance where jackie had just come back. Five years of separation meant that their feelings for each other were not as strong.

to hire a hitman just like that. This woman is ranked fifth on the hitman leaderboard. She

take the hit!” Ivan forced a smile, then looked at the

the atm card he prepared

Rest assured, this hitman is really good. Not only is she good at disguising herself, but she can even completely change her appearance! I’ve heard that quite a few experts died in her hands! She will stick to her mission. Once

“nice working with you!”

of them toasted

others were halfway through their meal, the George family’s butler came and passed an atm

getting that much money, Selena, Fiona, and the others were all in a rather good mood. With that, everyone had a happy meal. After enjoying

if they were free. After Master George and the others have departed, jackie finally approached Fiona and passed her the atm card along with

I’ve promised you previously as Selena’s betrothal gift. Since I have the money now, I’ll pass it to

surprise!” Fiona’s heart was delighted beyond

regretting her rejection of that 100 million dollars. Who would have known that jackie would pass her 20 million dollars right now? With the 20 million dollars, Fiona’s mood immediately improved greatly. After all, she had

I’ve promised you previously. I always keep my promises!” jackie placed the atm card in

to know medicine! It seems like the past few years of suffering that we went through was worth it!” Holding onto the card with 20 million

the 20 million dollars in hand, her mother’s attitude made a

as your son-in-law now? Are we a family?” jackie asked with a

I acknowledge you? You’ve kept your promise, which shows that you’re responsible. Moreover, your current salary is considered quite good. If we worked a little harder, then we’ll be getting richer

can have the Drake family advance your salary for a month, there’s still the gift

it! I know that some people in the Taylor family are waiting

Andrew nodded. He was confident that jackie would not lie

whole group then happily returned home. The next morning, jackie went to work early. Meanwhile, with the cash in hand, Fiona went

no longer broke. She was once again like them, a rich

room of a hotel, a woman with excellent physique quickly opened the door, allowing Ivan, Ken, and Neil to enter. The three looked at the woman before them and was slightly taken aback. The woman’s body was

seat, Ivan took out an atm card. “Here’s 150 million. The password

card, her face expressionless. It was as though part of a routine. She took a whiff of the cigarette in her hand, speaking slowly, “Give me the details

aside, then took out a document

was recently discharged from service? How can you fail to take care of someone

as he was no match for him! From that, you can tell that this kid’s combat power is

men are too weak!”

several dozen missions and completed all of them. Is that true?” Neil asked after

gave him a terrifying glare immediately, causing him to take a step back from fear with her terrifying killing

commanders, or head commanders are just easy pickings! In fact, when I take on a different appearance, the targets won’t even know what hit them. Perhaps a King of War might fall to my assassination too! Of course, I’ve never met a King of War in person. However, I’m sure it’s merely a title, nothing much!” The woman before them grinned, then said, “You think this person you see is the real me? within Daxia, I’m afraid there are less than 10 people that have seen

trio gasped. At first, they thought the beautiful woman was her real

wait here for a moment!” The woman’s mouth quickly curled upward, then she headed to the

gentle and caring as she looked at

asked in surprise, “Ivan, what are

Selena get here? Did she overhear

look exactly the same as the picture, but what are you going to do about

the Selena before them burst out laughing. Meanwhile, her sound had changed to be like

deep breath. ‘Is this the capabilities of an expert hitman that ranked fifth in the southwestern

appearance and used your voice, would the others still be able to identify me?” the Selena before them spoke once more in

Ken exclaimed in astonishment. Everything

before her was not a hitman, he would have asked her how much it would cost to spend a night with him. After all, after she transfigured into Selena, that

at Ken, her voice changing once again to

jackie is, as long as he can’t tell you

voice. “As of now, I’ve not met this woman nor

with our own eyes, we would have mistaken you as Selena!” Ivan laughed, then added, “To be honest, while on our way here, we’re quite worried

be dead for sure! If he still lives after five days, I’ll refund 50 million dollars to you. I guarantee

Seeing you

over jackie hitting him, jackie’s death would mean that Selena would probably be married to a rich family like Neil’s. If

my trip. I’ll rest up and start tomorrow. Tomorrow will be the first day!” Shadow looked at the trio and told

the trio left

“That woman’s body is stunning. I think her butt is even perkier than Selena’s” After arriving at the plaza outside the hotel, Neil could not

flower, yet it had to be a rose with thorns!” Ken joined in amusement. “Next we

if the hitman contacts you about jackie’s death, you must notify us

families. For them to address him as a brother, it was apparent that he was not seen as an outsider. If he could establish a good connection with them,

time comes, we must make a grand celebration!” Ivan nodded with a smile as they continued

their departure, Ivan seemed to recall something. He asked, “Oh, you

so much, yet she ended up saying she didn’t want to kill

able to help us. We should keep the poison for now. If

family. You’ll have more opportunity to use it than us!” Ken nodded, then took out the poison and passed it to Ivan. “Do note that this poison is slow acting. It’s colorless

comes, who would think of what happened a month ago, or even what they have eaten or drank? This poison is perfect for killing!” Ivan received the

…

Meanwhile, within Selena’s office…

are some materials from the construction material supplier and the company intro. I’ve taken a look and they seem to be

that, Sonia paused for a moment before continuing, “Of course, the final decision

Material Company was the biggest subsidiary

it would generate gossip behind her back, claiming that she was misusing her power. However, if she rejected Ivan and refused to work with the Taylor

check through it carefully and

Selena sat behind her desk frowning, still feeling hesitant. She had carefully read through those materials. It was obvious that among the suppliers, the Taylor family was the most prominent construction material supplier. Meanwhile, the other suppliers were no match for the Taylor family. Most importantly, they would not be able to handle such a big project. However, Selena knew full well that Sonia was hiding something. With them running such a big project, it was a tempting opportunity. It was

a good thing for her. She had originally planned to help the Taylor family, and the quality of their construction materials were honestly good. Of course, she naturally wished for the Taylor family to grow stronger as well. That way, Old Master Taylor would be able to fulfill his lifelong dream, promoting the Taylor family

just leave things like it is and play dumb. She only needed to feign ignorance. After all, Sonia was the one doing the manipulation instead of her, pre-signing her name on it. That meant that if anything were to

for him. There was no way he would ruin such a good opportunity. Moreover, the Taylor family’s quality is comparable to other high-end construction material suppliers!” Selena could not resist muttering after

I can’t give them everything. If everything is allocated to the Taylor family, that would attract gossip. Why not I allocate eighty percent to the Taylor family and I’ll find another suitable supplier

man all of a sudden?” Old Master Taylor was slightly surprised when receiving

in sixteen days. Is there anything you like? I’ll see if I can get it for you by

each day. I’m almost seventy years old, how healthy can I be?!” The old master chuckled before answering, “As for the

said that, before Selena could say anything, the old man could not resist questioning, “That’s right, Selena, you know that this old man loves his reputation. Moreover, I’ve cared for you greatly when you were young. I just can’t bear to

paused for a moment before asking, “Are

find that jackie is a decent guy and my daughter is very cute as well.

said, “It seems that despite my old age, I’ve not lived my life as fully as you had! Oh right, I heard that you’re in charge of the South

grandfather would persuade her to sign a deal with the

you can give this a try. After all, our Taylor family didn’t do too well these past few years. You just need to give us a share, even if just thirty percent of the project. That way, even if we can’t rise

tell that he felt helpless. There was even

him to be humble, and even then it would be forced. It was also

warmly. “Grandpa, the main reason I called you was to talk about this matter. The supervisor had just passed me all the information of several potential

old master was delighted, asking immediately, “Y-y-you mean that we have

phone reminded her of his affection back when she was young. Selena laughed, then changed her plans.

beyond his

point in those gifts. All that’s important is that jackie is sincere. Even if he can’t produce a gift worth 10 million dollars, I’ll still acknowledge him as my grandson-in-law and take all of you

at how confident he is, I believe he should be able to come up with the money. Also, please keep today’s matter a secret. I’ll ask Ivan to come over and sign the contract. As for the price, just follow

course!” The old master nodded, feeling satisfied. Eighty-five percent! They might be able to make a profit of 5 to 6 hundred million dollars! That was more than

Master Taylor remained seated on the sofa and sighed. “Sigh, Selena is still the best. Even after being chased out of the family and picked on by Ivan, she would still

Selena put down her phone, she had Rosa

money and her

past. Of course, until now, she still could not understand how Selena’s husband, a mere bodyguard, dared to slap her in front of her uncle. In the end, not only did jackie not get reprimanded by the Drake family, but they instead sided with him. It made her suspect if the rumor she spread about Selena to ruin her reputation, where she had an affair with Young Master Drake, was true. Only then would it make sense for the Drake family to help

look good. However, our project is too big so we can’t leave it all to them. I’m afraid it

contract was signed, even if they were only allocated with forty-five percent of the

thought, she quickly suppressed her excitement and asked carefully, “Manager Taylor, I think this Marvel Construction Material Company is quite promising, or I wouldn’t be recommending them to you. Their reputation is really good! I believe you know

percent. I’ll pick

feeling elated. She never thought that she would really get her hands on

then frowned, “Why do you seem so happy?

settled earlier after working on this for so long. If we can’t decide on one, I’ll have to start looking for other construction material suppliers again!” Feeling spooked, Sonia

company belongs to the Taylor family, but they really earned this project by showing their capability!” Selena’s expression remained

Sonia nodded, then quickly thought of something, asking, “Manager, what about the

then said, “Tell them that they have to lower the price by five percent. Their

then happily left the

was drinking at a bar, quickly received a call

things going? Any

given the project, it would not be that quick as she would make him

project, he did not think that was possible. After all, he had already told her previously that it was their grandfather’s idea. Selena was

finally agreed, quite fast too! However, she wants to lower the price by five

immediately stood up, feeling excited. “Go sign the contract tomorrow? Lowering it by five percent is no issue. The haggling is common practice. Moreover, the demand is not much, just a symbolic price reduction!”

surprise. Eighty-five percent! What do you think? Enough? I’ve

Relax, after signing the contract tomorrow, I’ll treat you and your boyfriend to a meal and

and the Taylor family getting eighty-five percent of it, that would be a sizable profit. Most importantly, with that, he believed that his grandfather would look at him in a new light. When the time comes, who else would he name as the heir of the Taylor family’s assets? The old master was already seventy years old. By the looks of it, he would not last much longer and

you good luck with your contract signing tomorrow. I’ll leave you to your business for

into laughter, then called out at the waiter by the door, “Get me a

five-thirty in the afternoon, with nothing much going on, Selena clocked

at the door, waiting

not meant for just anyone. There are plenty of people looking for our company for projects. You can submit your documents and let the supervisor decide. She will then hand pass it on. That’s the procedure!” A guard was blocking the woman outside, persuading her, “You’ve been waiting for a few hours. Why don’t you go back? The sun is so

to be able to work with South Hill Real Estate.” The woman seemed to be in her twenties. She was drenched in sweat from

brightened. “Manager Taylor, can we have a

guard immediately held her back. “You’re sweating

and said, “There’s a cafe next door. We can have a seat there and talk

you Manager Taylor for giving me

smiled calmly. From here, she could see her old self when she started working for the Taylor family. Back then, she was

family! However, Jacob’s Construction Materials is really quite good. Our quality is decent. Oh yeah, I have some of our documents here. There are also some

was already a

a monthly salary of 1 million dollars. With

heard of it before. Your

that much work in this big project! Our main hope is that Manager Taylor would be able to

of this project has already been allocated! Although the remaining fifteen percent is not much, if you do it well, it should be no problem for you to earn 1

heart. From Selena’s tone,

I understand that the chances of working with you are very slim. Many from my family were even

already made up her mind, she still asked intentionally, “Since that’s within your expectation, why did you come? Moreover, it’s scorching hot outside. Why

to try. If we never try, we’ll

said, “Manager Taylor, it’s a pity that we can’t work together this time. However, I hope that we will

to her like Ivan. She had earned her place through her own hard work. Moreover, when she left the company, many employees cried because they loved her as a

I don’t think I’ve said that we can’t work together, right?” Selena laughed, then

y-y-you mean that…” When Janet heard that, she turned around with a look of

sure of the quality. As for the price, we’ll follow the one you proposed. Come find me at my office tomorrow at nine-thirty in the morning to sign the contract!” Selena took a sip of her coffee and crossed her leg, yet

Yes, yes! I’ll definitely reach on time tomorrow! I’ll go back immediately and draft out

girl!” Selena laughed before standing up

a long time. Only after Selena

corner of her lips

that ranked fifth in the

…

also happily returned home. Reaching home, he immediately called Cecilia and the other relatives

something good happen?” A young man of the

body still reeked of alcohol. He looked at Theodore and Zeus, proclaiming, “Dad, Grandpa, we’ve finally gotten our hands on the

Ivan is

managed to

and now that he managed to secure such a big project, the authority within the Taylor family

them knew in their hearts that Selena had compromised for them to secure the project. If Selena was

this big project were we allocated with?” Ivan laughed out loud excitedly, then said, “At first, Selena was unagreeable and only planned to give us thirty percent. However, thanks to my quick thinking and persuasiveness, she finally made multiple

is truly awesome. You

us with thirty percent. That’s just too little. We’re all from the Taylor family after all. She has

petty too. If it were me, even if I had to save my reputation, I would have at least set aside sixty percent of

members were all

She had even discussed it with him. Ivan probably did nothing, yet he dared to come back showing off and claiming credit. If

thumbs up. He was not

to be successful. This time, Ivan had finally made him

family. This is something I’m willing to

he gave a wave. “It’s getting late. Go

morning, or I’ll live stream myself eating sh*t for all of you to watch!” Ivan thumped his chest as he promised. This time,

failed contract with the Wilson family previously was an accident. Since the old master sent them off, they quickly went away. Meanwhile, the old

feel that he seemed unhappy?” Ivan frowned, finally noticing something was

might be too late and he’s sleepy. Moreover, you reek of alcohol and behaved so insolently. Can

moment before advising, “You should cut back on the alcohol. Being drunk can get you in trouble.

dad, I understand. You should go rest up! I’m

went to work early in

she felt a knock on her head. Her vision blurred and then passed out. The woman before her smiled dryly, then

while, Selena finally regained consciousness. She opened her eyes and felt her head spin. She took a careful look at the woman in front of her and

can’t be dead, right? Is this my soul?” Selena was flabbergasted. She saw herself looking at her, smiling with her hands crossed before her chest. The smile seemed

she soon realized that she

by ropes on her arm was too

doesn’t change the fact that I have been hired to

Selena was shocked and scared at the same time. This run-down house they were in looked really old. That aside, she ran into a hitman. Who on earth hired a hitman and

quickly thought of him as Ivan was a revengeful man, and jackie broke his

been longing to secure the contract. Even if he really wanted me dead, he would

not my instructed target,” the woman

not your target, so why did you capture me?” Selena suddenly understood. “Now I know, you’re disguised as me… Your target is

The fact that she captured Selena was to attract her actual target who was none other than jackie. Selena thought of the possibility of someone revenging on jackie would be much higher as he had caused trouble to a lot of

as well. All these were no ordinary people. If they wanted jackie dead, it would just be a piece

nodded. “So, your husband will be dead today. You can’t blame me but you can

employer?” Selena

like myself, being the top five in the southwest region, will reveal this information to you? I,

years. He can fight a dozen alone! I’m warning

here. Five years of the military? He’s a piece of cake to me, even if I don’t

your match…?” Selena’s mouth twitched at her abilities. She initially wanted to scare the hitman but did not think that the hitman was actually that

So, she was somewhat confident in jackie. jackie might be the person who kills the hitman instead of the other way round. However, Shadow’s words had concerned her. She was very skillful if she could beat a marshal. If that was the case, jackie would be in big trouble. On top of that, the

now?” Shadow toyed a dagger and tapped it on Selena’s face. “Do you know why I love disguising as my target’s partner? I like to see the look on their face when they die,

would still think that it was their partner who killed them.

Selena’s eyes reddened as she

here as you watch me finish your man outside. Yell with all your might but you won’t be able to. You’ll live in misery forever after he dies. I’d love to see that!

fight my husband! For you to disguise as me is just a dirty trick because you’re no match for him!”

and were living a better life. To watch jackie die in front of her was the last thing she would

a better chance like that? Just very slightly, I guess. Heh, you’re not just an empty vase, after all, you’ve got brains!” Shadow smirked then continued, “Speaking of which, I really like your face. It’s perfect. It looks kind and approachable. I love it! How about this, I’ll use your

fainted out of anger, but she still tried. “I dare you to not make

I didn’t, do you understand? How can make up do

towel in her mouth. “Look, see that slit? I’ll leave it open just very slightly, enough for you to see the table outside from here. I’ll bring your husband to that table

She shook her head hard and tried to say something—she could

here and watch the show.” Shadow

changed. She sounded just like Selena! Even Selena thought so. It was impossible for jackie to tell them apart, impossible… What made it worse was that Shadow was wearing her clothes. It seemed like Shadow had her eyes on Selena a long time prior to this. She

you come over? I want to bring you somewhere fun and we’ll have a chat there. What do you say?” Her voice was so slutty it

Is this a date? Wait for me, honey. I’m driving to you!” Shadow put the call on speaker

Shadow hung up the call and smirked at Selena. “Bye, my pretty lady. I’m going to get your husband. You just wait here and should be able to see me holding his hands in ten minutes. Worry not, I’ll play with

Selena, leaving just enough gap for her to see

call and not come at all. Who would have known

know I’m a workaholic, why on earth would I ask you out

far away from the city. Soon, Shadow arrived at the suburb area in Selena’s car. She pulled over, leaned on the

sneak out of the office today?”

a little run-down, that place is serene and has a good view.” Shadow smiled and

did

jackie had been suspicious if this ‘Selena’ was the Selena he knew. It was something about her slutty eyes that gave

bring me out today?” jackie questioned as he

before they arrived at the hilltop, and proceeded to park their car on

here. There’s even a breeze, isn’t it amazing?!” Her figure was clearly accented when she stretched

a house, let’s check

“Sure!” jackie nodded.

unexpectedly held his hand. jackie looked at her,

couple, it’s only normal for us to hold

was quite certain something was wrong, yet he just smiled

time since anyone stayed here. There’s a lot of spider web!” Shadow smiled and tucked jackie’s hands.

a door. “Hey, there’s a door there. Let’s check

and even struggled to free herself. However, she was tied up too tightly with a cloth stuffed in her mouth. Her effort to warn jackie was to no avail. Hence, she was delighted the moment she heard that jackie noticed the door. Well, Shadow would not have let the

pulled jackie to her and bit her sexy red lips. “Honey, about that… It’s been so long since you started serving the military… And, there’s no one else here…” she said as she tapped her fingers on jackie’s chest, trying to seduce

broad daylight?” jackie

door after we enter. Besides, this is in the middle of nowhere, no one would come here! I think we can be a little more open here… It sets the mood well.” She

at the ‘Selena’ in front of him, there was more reason for him to

knew that you like to set the mood like this.

I just want to have some fun.” Shadow was secretly joyous at the fact that men were such simple-minded animals. Any trivial sexual advancement could

“Alright!”

natural that she was this worried. That woman looked exactly like herself, jackie had no reason to have

her thigh. Staring at the dagger, Selena’s heart dropped. Just

with the dagger as her hand was clamped by another strong hand. She gasped and prepared for another strike. Unfortunately, jackie was too fast, and had already grabbed hold of

She underestimated the speed and strength of her opponent. Furthermore, the dagger stabbed right at her heart, she

Selena’s spine. Her heart was heavy. What had

still did not understand what gave her identity away. “Don’t all men like

grabbed her face and pulled her mask down, revealing her true face. He proceeded by whispering in her ears, “Shadow, learned Transfiguration,

That was Shadow’s last breath. She died with eyes filled with shock. Her identity had always been well-kept, how could this man know so much about

vain. Soon after, she realized that no more noise was coming from outside. It was pin-drop silence. ‘Is jackie…dead?’ she started to worry. Suddenly, she was frightened by the sight of a hand appearing at the door that

from joy seeing that it was jackie who entered. She just realized how much she cared for him at that moment of life and death. Not just that she realized how much she loved him, she was also dreaded by the thought of his death that would leave her child without a father. Seeing that jackie entered the room safely, she breathed

stuffed in her mouth. He quickly held her in his embrace and asked,

is a hitman. Top five in the southwest region, she said… She’s dangerous!

could finish speaking, jackie looked at her, cupped her cheeks in his hands, and pecked hard on her lips. Selena, who was still tied

you when I found out that

after this, he started to untie

as she rolled her eyes at jackie.

was too indulged in the mood! I was worried for you, okay? So, honey. I got the sequence wrong… Does that mean that I should kiss you after I untie you?” jackie awkwardly

without my permission next time!”

out to find the hitman lying on the floor in

finally sighed with relief, “She’s a skilled hitman, not even a marshal is a match for her!

be going on field to sign a contract. Why would you ask me to hang out here? Second of all, I noticed the tire trails on this hill road. This is a road less traveled and there is little traffic around. So the tire trails meant that someone had driven up before

all… That woman had slutty eyes. My

to see that through, you should go and be a detective!” Selena was dumbfounded. It seemed she

hesitant to make the move to kill. What if I was wrong?

as she thought the hitman’s

lead to kiss me. More importantly, I smelled cigarettes. That meant she smokes.

thought about how that woman had kissed jackie. Irritated, she mocked, “So, what now? Were you excited that she made

Selena was

hitman I was dealing with. Do you think I had the time to even think of those? It was dragged out a little because I was worried that I misjudged her.

fast? I saw that she had a dagger!” Selena found herself confused. If

guard wasn’t up. She wouldn’t have thought that I’d see through her deception so she was more lax. With that, it was easy to

said. It’s a piece of cake to kill someone with no guard up. Bet she didn’t think

when you see me just now?

dreams! I wasn’t worried about you. I was worried about myself. What if she kills me?

lying. Immediately, she shifted the attention to the dead body on the floor and diverted the topic. “So how do we

this whole place!” jackie replied after giving

was that they both made a fire

“Sh*t, we would’ve searched her body in case she has a phone. From there we could see her contacts, and find out who was behind

need to get you a bodyguard. I’m not worried about

to be still distracted by the fact that she did not retrieve the hitman’s phone. She looked at the

Let them come over tomorrow!” jackie smiled and looked beside him where Selena was, “Honey, since you’re also here, let’s go to the city and have lunch

and they soon

moment, Ivan Taylor and Janet were still

Ivan started to get impatient. He had already made at least ten calls to Selena previously but none of them were picked up