Eric simply smiled without responding. A little later, Andreas spoke again. “There’s an event tomorrow night.” Eric glanced at him. “What kind of event?” “A concert featuring campus bands. It’s at a bar not far from here. You have to come.” Eric scratched his head. “A concert, huh…” “Come on, don’t start making excuses. You’re a young master from a wealthy family now. Learn to enjoy life once in a while.” “I’ve never really liked crowded places.” Andreas leaned closer and lowered his voice. “The Arts Department has plenty of pretty girls. Who knows? One of them might fall for you tomorrow.” Eric shook his head without hesitation. “No. I’m not interested.” Andreas clicked his tongue. “You’re unbelievable. Almost everyone from our department is going to support the bands. Are you really going to sit this one out?” Eric fell silent again. Andreas grinned in satisfaction. “There. Silence means yes.” Eric sighed softly. “When did I say yes?” Andreas burst out laughing. “Doesn’

Meanwhile, Danny, Zaki, and Joshua left through the bar’s back door. Four muscular men were waiting for them near the parking lot. Their eyes were sharp, their faces marked with scars. One glance would have been enough to make most people keep their distance. Danny approached them. “I’ve already transferred the money.” One of the men checked his phone, then shook his head. “Not enough. We’re taking a big risk if we get caught. Another thousand dollars.” Danny’s expression hardened. He was reluctant to spend any more money. But after considering the risks, he glanced at Zaki and Joshua. Without much discussion, the two took out their phones and transferred the rest of the payment. A few seconds later, the muscular man smiled in satisfaction. “Now we’re talking.” He slipped his phone into his pocket. “So, what do you want us to do?” Danny looked around to make sure no one was watching. Then he lowered his voice. “Pretend you don’t know us. You make the first move.

Meanwhile, somehow, Danny, Zaki, and Joshua also ended up in the hospital that night. Their injuries were far worse than Vincent’s. Several bones in their bodies were broken, and their faces were nearly unrecognizable. Naturally, their parents were furious when they saw the condition of their sons. But after learning the full story, their anger gradually gave way to despair. They knew their sons had started everything. Worse still, the family they had offended was the Rothwell family. None of them dared pursue the matter through legal channels. All they could do was swallow their bitterness and pray that the Rothwell family’s anger would end there. Meanwhile, Eric and Andreas left the hospital after confirming that Vincent was receiving medical treatment. They returned to the bar to retrieve Eric’s car, then headed back to the mansion. As the night wore on, more members of the Rothwell family arrived at the hospital, making the atmosphere increasingly tense. Eric k

Before long, the black sedan arrived at the Jones residence. Eric stopped the car just outside the front gate. “We’re here,” he said quietly. “Come inside. Have dinner with us before you go home,” Xavia offered. Eric hesitated, unsure whether to accept or decline. “Well…” Seeing the uncertainty on his face, Xavia added, “My grandfather asked me to invite you.” “Mr. Jones asked for me?” Eric confirmed. Xavia nodded. Eric let out a quiet breath. “All right.” The black sedan slowly proceeded through the gate and entered the grounds of the Jones residence. A short while later, they stepped out of the car. Eric followed Xavia toward the main entrance. Several servants who witnessed their arrival exchanged glances. Although none of them dared comment, the surprise on their faces was unmistakable. After all, this was the first time they had ever seen Xavia return home with a man. When they reached the dining room, no one else was there yet. However, an assor

After leaving Vincent’s room, Eric briefly greeted the Rothwell family members outside before saying goodbye. Before long, his black sedan pulled away from Trinity Hospital. ⸻ Inside the hospital room, Vincent remained rooted to the spot. He repeatedly clenched his fists, rolled his shoulders, and twisted his body from side to side. There was no pain. No soreness. His body had truly recovered. “Hahaha…!” A burst of delighted laughter suddenly filled the room. “Incredible…” he murmured. He tried to calm himself down. But each time he felt how completely his body had recovered, the smile on his face became even harder to suppress. Just then, the door opened. Several members of the Rothwell family rushed inside after hearing his laughter. Vincent quickly cleared his throat and tried to regain his composure. “What happened?” one of them asked. Vincent was slightly startled to see so many people enter at once. He drew a long breath, struggling to contain h