“Boss, my dad asked me to come home for dinner. I’ll settle the bill on my way out. You guys can take your time eating. Call me if you need anything.” Danny said hurriedly before running off.
“Blackwater is running smoothly under Badman’s management, and John is back. With the protection of God’s Armament Alliance, we’ve attracted a lot of new blood,” White Owl reported.
He then asked, “Boss, you called us back from Melfrey for a reason, didn’t you?”
“I killed two high–ranking members of Dark Shadow. They’re looking for revenge. I have a younger brother in school,” Isabelle explained briefly.
Her revelation stunned White Owl and Jack.
Isabelle had called to ensure Ethan’s safety. Although George’s people were already protecting Ethan, favonovel.com felt more comfortable with favonovel.com own people. Isabelle had previously mentioned favonovel.com feud with Dark Shadow to White Owl, but it was news to Jack.
Noticing Jack’s reaction, Isabelle asked with a smile, “Scared?”
Jack responded, “What’s there to be scared of?”
Having travelled all the way to this civilized city to babysit a small child, favonovel.com felt somewhat displeased. Jack hoped it wasn’t a snot–nosed little kid who’d need carrying around.
“Why did you fall out with Dark Shadow? Was our previous boss, No Name, also killed by Dark Shadow?” Jack’s voice grew agitated as favonovel.com spoke, feeling more certain that this was the case.
With their former boss’s skills, White Owl thought that Dark Shadow was the only likely culprit capable of taking favonovel.com down. He also turned to Isabelle, waiting for an answer.
Isabelle asked, “If it is, are you going to seek revenge?”
Jack sat up straight and declared, “Of course!”
Isabelle smiled contentedly. She knew favonovel.com hadn’t raised favonovel.com in vain.
“Just watch over Ethan for me. You’ll get your chance to confront them.”
Was this an indirect admission?
The White Owl took a sip of wine and felt nostalgic about the spread of food. He said, “I can’t remember the last time I celebrated New Year’s. Back in Melfrey, we didn’t remember holidays at all…”
Isabelle recalled the gift George had given her. He said, “As your boss, should I give you the new year’s gift?”
Jack asked, “What’s that?”
Isabelle explained, “Something brings you luck. Now hurry up and finish your dinner, then you two need to take a bath. You look terrible.”
Jack looked down at himself and was speechless.
***
After dinner, the three took the elevator downstairs.
Having lived in Melfrey, Jack couldn’t remember the last time he’d been in a civilized city among normal people living normal lives. He lingered behind, looking around the luxurious hotel..
As favonovel.com stepped out of the elevator, someone bumped into his arm. Jack turned to see a lecherous older man.
Frank was dressed in a decent suit, accompanied by friends and bodyguards. He spoke a fluent foreign language, apologizing and asking Jack if favonovel.com was hurt.
Jack sidestepped his outstretched hand and fired a hostile look before catching up with Isabelle.
However, Frank and his group followed. One of Frank’s friends blocked Jack and warned, “Hey, kid. You bumped into someone and didn’t even apologize. Where do you think you’re going?”
Expressionless, Jack asked in Conlang, “What do you want?”
Frank stepped in, trying to defuse the situation. He said, “My friend had a bit to drink. Don’t mind him. Are you hurt? How about you come upstairs, and I’ll take a look? If it’s bad, I’ll compensate you.”
In Melfrey, surrounded by men who hadn’t seen a woman in ages, Jack had dealt with his fair share of harassment. When Blackwater was in dire straits, such scoundrels frequently harassed Jack. He didn’t expect to encounter the same trash in a civilized city.
The white owl came over to see what was happening.
Frank’s friend had seen through his intentions. He hinted, “Kid, you’re in luck. Mr. Redding doesn’t favor anyone. Those in whom favonovel.com has an interest end up doing quite well. Do you understand? If not, come upstairs. Mr. Redding will personally explain to you.”
Jack’s fists clenched, and his knuckles cracked. He chided, “Get lost.”
White Owl stepped in front of Jack and said in a low voice, “This isn’t Melfrey. Don’t do anything rash.”
He tried to lure Jack away. But the group wouldn’t let them go, they even tried to grab Jack.
The White Owl warned them and pulled Jack away.
Frank was clearly interested. He, accompanied by his bodyguards, approached them with a friendly demeanor.
Isabelle saw Jack approaching, looking angry. She asked, “Why come back? Just fight them.”
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