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?“

dared to make

declared, “Ethan is not a nobody. You should all know that. And now, he has grown even more powerful.

mustered up the courage and asked, “Boss, how about we secretly send an

man, he asked, “Is that what

hand and took back what he had said.

remained expressionless. After a long while, something that resembled cruelty flashed in his eyes. Then, in a deep voice, he commanded the man, “Contact Ethan and tell him that we haven't

nodded quickly.

enveloped the city

was sitting on the sofa inside the same room, accompanied by his men. The atmosphere felt extremely tense. Ethan, on the other hand, had brought only two

time, no see. How have you been

glanced at him coldly as he replied,

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

Ethan sneered, “Bill, I didn't expect you to be so well-informed about my movements. Have you been keeping an

anything, one of his men yelled, “Ethan! Watch your tone, you

should

“You⁠—“

finish talking, Bill kicked him in the shin and yelled, “Who told you that it was your turn to talk? Shut

chip in. The color drained

Bill snapped.

ran out of the room.

little about this show Bill and his men were putting on.

Bill wanted to see

grow in power, you need my permission first. Do you understand?“ Bill asked authoritatively as he shot Ethan a meaningful look.

meant nothing. He said with a faint smile,

had expected this as well. He took one look at his men and told Ethan, “Then, you won't be able

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