A Call That Changed Her Entire Life

A casual smile formed on David's lips. “I don't care about anything else in this world. Nothing is more important than my wife and my children. I know that these are the very things you also care about, so I think that you, above anyone else, can understand. Isn't that right?“

Of course, Jacob knew just how submissive David was to his wife. But although HT Group had gradually recovered, it was still shorthanded. Yet, David wanted to leave.

Jacob asked in a more serious tone, “Are you sure that you want to do this?“

David answered, rather boldly, “You are a capable man. I believe that you'll be able to solve whatever problems come up. I'd better not hold you back.“

Jacob's tone grew colder. “It seems that you're determined to go.“

David burst out laughing before he said, “That's true.“

Jacob hung up with a blank expression on his face. He decided that, from this point onward, the other man was no longer deserving of his respect.

In a private room inside a bar, it was eerily quiet.

Bill sat on the sofa with whiskey in hand, listening attentively with a gloomy face. One of his men was reporting his findings as cautiously as he could, afraid of infuriating his boss.

“Ethan has recently subdued all the killers in the city's north. I heard that they have reached an alliance agreement. I'm afraid that this will be unfavorable for us in the future. Should we move now, boss?“ The man's voice trembled slightly, revealing his fear.

Bill, who could no longer stand what he was hearing, threw the glass onto the floor.

With a smash, it broke as soon as it touched the floor, and shards of glass flew everywhere. The scent of alcohol mixed with the air. Somehow, it made the whole atmosphere more dignified.

Bill's men looked at one another, careful not to do anything to further upset their boss.

Ethan continued to be a thorn in Bill's flesh.

Bill sneered before his face darkened. “Have you learned nothing?“

to make a sound.

grown even more powerful. This is bound to

Bill's words? One of the men mustered up the courage and asked, “Boss, how about we secretly send an

he asked, “Is that what you want?

waved his hand and took back what he had said. “I'm sorry, boss. I

he commanded the man, “Contact Ethan and tell him that we haven't reached an agreement

man nodded

and enveloped the city

tense. Ethan, on the other hand, had brought only two bodyguards with him. Both were tall and well-built. He looked indifferent, not at all intimidated by the imposing manner of the men inside the room.

broke the ice. “Long time, no

glanced at him coldly

teeth at Ethan's indifference, but he managed to control his temper. He flashed him a sarcastic smile and said, “I heard that you've recently

expect you to be so well-informed about my movements. Have you been

say anything, one of his men yelled, “Ethan! Watch your tone, you arrogant bastard. Our boss doesn't give a shit about

chuckled. “Sorry, should I

“You⁠—“

Bill kicked him in the shin and yelled, “Who told

realized that he was not in any place to chip in. The color drained from

out!“ Bill

man, now thoroughly shaken, ran out of

watched silently, caring very little about this show Bill and his men were putting on.

wanted to see him, but he did not intend to

me put it bluntly, Ethan. If you want to grow in power, you need my permission first. Do you understand?“ Bill asked authoritatively as he shot Ethan a meaningful look.

latter, this meant nothing. He said with

and told Ethan, “Then, you won't

room. In the blink of an eye, Ethan and his two guards were