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Chapter 240: The Unwelcome Suitor
Aunt Susan marched to the front door and called out loudly, "Paul! Come in and meet Anna!"A moment later, a well-dressed young man in his late twenties entered the modest living room. Paul Young wore an expensive suit, polished leather shoes, and carried himself with the confidence of someone accustomed to being the most successful person in the room. In his hands were beautifully wrapped gift boxes."Mr. and Mrs. Young," Paul said with practiced charm, bowing slightly. "Thank you for welcoming me into your home. I brought some small gifts—premium tea from the hotel and imported chocolates."Mrs. Young looked flustered by the expensive presents. "Oh, you shouldn't have! This is too much!""Nonsense!" Aunt Susan beamed proudly. "Paul is a room manager at the Four Seasons Hotel! He can afford to be generous!"Paul Young's eyes swept the room and settled on Anna Young, who was still sitting close to Jack Sullivan on the sofa."Anna," Paul said smoothly, "your aunt has told me so much ab
Chapter 239: The Family Visit
After the violent confrontation with Hedgehog and his gang on the highway, Jack Sullivan and Anna Young finally arrived at the small town of Grace District in Jefferson County.The bus pulled into a modest terminal surrounded by simple brick buildings and narrow streets lined with local shops."This is it," Anna Young said softly as they gathered their belongings. "My hometown."Jack Sullivan looked around at the humble surroundings—a stark contrast to the luxury resorts and shopping centers they had left behind in Silver Plains City. The buildings were older, the streets narrower, and everything carried the quiet atmosphere of a working-class community."It's peaceful," Jack Sullivan observed genuinely."It's poor," Anna Young corrected with a self-deprecating smile. "Jack, I want you to know that my family doesn't have much. Our house is small, and we can't offer you the kind of comfort you're probably used to.""Anna, I don't care about any of that.""I know you don't, but..." Anna
Chapter 238: The Highway Ambush
The long-distance bus hummed steadily along the mountain highway toward Jefferson County, carrying its passengers through scenic countryside. Anna Young dozed peacefully against Jack Sullivan's shoulder while he gazed out the window, enjoying the rare moment of tranquility.Suddenly, the bus driver slammed on the brakes with such force that passengers were thrown forward in their seats."What's happening?" Anna Young jolted awake, gripping Jack Sullivan's arm.Through the windshield, they could see several motorcycles and a pickup truck blocking the road ahead. Armed men were dismounting from their vehicles, shotguns gleaming in the afternoon sun."Oh no," the bus driver whispered in terror. "It's Hedgehog and his gang."The bus door hissed open, and a stocky man with wild hair and multiple facial piercings swaggered aboard. His leather jacket was covered in metal studs, and he carried a sawed-off shotgun with casual confidence."Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen!" Hedgehog announc
Chapter 237: The Journey Home
Louis Williams stood frozen in the mall entrance, his face still stinging from Tina Parker's slap. The weight of his public humiliation pressed down on him like a physical burden as he watched his men carefully carry his injured daughter toward their vehicles."Daddy," Louise Sullivan groaned weakly, "aren't you going to do something? That man destroyed my face!""Shut up," Louis Williams hissed under his breath. "Do you want to make this worse?""But—""I said shut up!" he snapped, then lowered his voice as they reached the parking area. "Do you have any idea what just happened in there? We were completely outclassed."His lieutenant approached nervously. "Boss, should we regroup and plan another approach?""With what?" Louis Williams laughed bitterly. "Did you see how that Shaw Group woman treated me? Like I was garbage! And Jack Sullivan didn't even break a sweat."The reality of his situation was crushing. His dreams of becoming the leader of North Harbor Region now seemed like th
Chapter 236: The Higher Authority
Kevin Young stood nervously between the two confronting parties, clearly hoping to find a peaceful resolution that wouldn't result in his mall becoming a crime scene."Mr. Williams," Kevin began diplomatically, "surely we can find a way to resolve this matter without further conflict."Louis Williams turned to Kevin with expectant arrogance. "Finally, someone with sense! Kevin, you know me and my family. We've done business together for years. Tell this outsider he needs to compensate my daughter and apologize immediately!"Kevin Young glanced nervously at Jack Sullivan, then back at Louis Williams. "Well, Mr. Williams, the situation seems... complicated.""What's complicated about it?" Louis Williams demanded. "This punk attacked my daughter! I want ten million yuan in compensation and a public apology!"Jack Sullivan's expression remained completely calm. "And what if I refuse?""Then I'll make you pay in other ways!" Louis Williams snarled."I see," Jack Sullivan nodded thoughtfull
Chapter 235
Jack Sullivan stood calmly in the aftermath of the confrontation, watching as Louise Sullivan writhed on the marble floor, still screaming from the acid burns. Anna Young stayed close to his side, her hand gripping his arm as they waited to see what would happen next.Thirty minutes later, the sound of screeching tires and slamming doors echoed from outside the mall. Heavy footsteps thundered through the entrance as a group of men in dark suits stormed into the building."Seal off the entire mall!" commanded a harsh voice. "No one gets in or out until I say so!"The man leading the group was clearly Louise Sullivan's father—they shared the same cruel eyes and arrogant bearing. Louis Williams was a heavyset man in his fifties, wearing an expensive suit that couldn't hide his thuggish nature."Where is she?" Louis Williams demanded, his voice echoing through the shopping center. "Where's my daughter?"When his eyes fell on Louise Sullivan's acid-burned face, his expression turned murder
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