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

know that. And now, he has grown even more powerful. This is bound to affect

One of the men mustered up

he asked, “Is that what you want? You

wrong, quickly waved his hand and took

resembled cruelty flashed in his eyes. Then, in a deep voice, he commanded the man, “Contact Ethan and tell him that we haven't reached an agreement on the last deal. Ask him to come here tonight.

man nodded quickly.

and enveloped the city in

his men. The atmosphere felt extremely 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

ice. “Long time, no see.

him coldly as

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 taken over

I didn't expect you to be so well-informed about my movements. Have you been keeping an eye on me all this

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

should I

“You⁠—“

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

realized that he was not in any place to chip in. The color drained from his face, and he hurriedly apologized. “Forgive me,

Bill

now thoroughly shaken, ran out of the

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

knew why Bill wanted to see him, but he did not intend to compromise.

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

said with a faint smile, “And

and told Ethan, “Then, you won't be able

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