A Man Like None Other

Jared replied with a smile, “Mr. Chance, don’t worry. I won’t do anything stupid.” Chuckling, Franklin patted Jared on his shoulder. “I appreciate your willingness to help.” After leaving Franklin’s house, Gary let out a gentle sigh. “Jared, Mr. Saunders is a good man. If you manage to get a job tomorrow, you have to work hard so that others would not look down on you.” Evidently, Gary was hurt by the treatment Franklin’s wife and daughter gave him.

Unfortunately, he had resigned himself to the fact that his incompetence had forced him to seek help from others. “I understand.” Jared nodded. Feeling disheartened, Hannah remarked, “What’s going to happen to Hilda? After what transpired today, we can’t be asking for their help again.” They had agreed to help Hilda find a job. But now, they didn’t even have the chance to bring it up. In response, Gary lowered his head and lit a cigarette in silence.

was going to break the news to Chloe. “Mom, Dad, don’t worry about it. I’ll think of a way to help Hilda. If I can land a job in the company, I will help her secure a job there too,” Jared reassured his parents. “I guess that’s all we can do.” Gary nodded. After hailing a taxi, they hurried back home. Inside the car, Jared sent a message to Tommy. He related Franklin’s situation and instructed Tommy

their residential area, only to find Hilda pacing about anxiously. Curious, Jared asked, “Hilda, what are you doing here?” “Jared, I—” Just when she was about to explain, she held her tongue when she saw Gary and Hannah alight from the

“Jared, you should go ahead and talk to Hilda. Meanwhile, I’ll head home first with your mom.” Gary couldn’t bring himself to explain to her. After all, he was an elder and had failed to deliver

be locked up again because of me.” Even though Jared was the