The Ex-Con at Her Wedding Was a War Hero

Chapter 010

"Mr. Anderson's furious now. That guy is so dead!"

"He offended the Anderson family by injuring Daniel. He's asking for it!"

The crowd outside the hotel was buzzing with fear.

"You might have some skills, but can you stand against guns? The moment you walked into my son's wedding, your fate was sealed. Take him down!" Toby shouted, anger distorting his face.

"Wait!" Just as Justin was about to react, a strong, authoritative voice called out from outside. Everyone turned to see an elderly man with silvery hair and a commanding presence, walking in with a golden cane.

Beside him was a graceful, blonde beauty.

"Who's that? He looks powerful," people whispered.

Toby recognized the newcomer and asked coldly, "Cillian, what are you doing here?"

Hearing Cillian's name, the crowd was shocked. 'Is this Cillian, the richest man in Riverwood? What is he doing here?' they wondered.

Cillian said calmly, "I'm here for two reasons: first, to congratulate Mr. Anderson on his wedding, and second, to ask you a favor to spare him."

"What do you mean? Are you trying to protect him?" Toby asked Cillian, pointing at Justin.

"Yes, I want to protect Mr. Miller. Toby, would you do me this favor?" Cillian frowned, unsure of Toby's response. "If you let Mr. Miller go, I'll cover all the damages and offer an additional thirty million dollars as a personal apology on behalf of Justin. How about that?"

"Thirty million dollars?" Intent on getting rid of Justin, Toby was startled by the huge offer. 'Why is Cillian spending such a sum to protect Justin? Is he crazy?' he thought.

Curious, Toby asked, "I wonder why you, the wealthiest man in Riverwood, would offer 30 million dollars for him?"

"We've known each other for decades. You know my poor health. Recently, I nearly died, and Mr. Miller saved me. Without him, I wouldn't be speaking to you now," Cillian explained, his tone more like a friend's than a rival's.

"That's impossible! I know Justin well. He was a medical student but knows nothing about curing diseases. He had to call an ambulance when I was sick! Don't believe him..." Emma stood up quickly to expose Justin's past incompetence.

Audrey, feeling annoyed by Emma's words, thought she had never seen such a malicious woman and chimed in, "That was five years ago! Now, Justin's medical skills are amazing, and he's very kind-hearted!"

"Ms. Nolan, this matter has nothing to do with you. I advise you to stay out of this, or it will cause some trouble," Emma said in a threatening tone, although her words sounded like advice.

Toby's eyelids twitched as he looked at Cillian with a scrutinizing gaze. He said firmly, "Alright, Cillian, I advise you to stay out of this. This is a feud between the Anderson family and Justin, and it has nothing to do with you. I don't need your thirty million dollars!"

"Yeah, he ruined my wedding and injured me. There's no way he's leaving today. We must kill him!" Daniel stared at Justin with gritted teeth, his head wrapped in bandages.

"Yes, the Nolan family better not get involved, or everyone is going to be in trouble!" Emma echoed.

"I'm sorry, Toby, but I've always lived by the rule of repaying kindness. Justin saved my life, and I won't just stand by while he's in trouble!" As Cillian finished, a team of armed bodyguards encircled the area, ramping up the tension.

Toby's eyes widened in surprise, realizing Cillian was truly determined to protect Justin. A clash between their families would only lead to mutual destruction, something Toby wanted to avoid.

Though he hadn't planned on using his biggest leverage, now it seemed unavoidable. "Cillian, are you really going to oppose me? Don't forget the MS-13 owe me a favor. You know their power, right? Even the FBI, government, and media have to show them respect. Think carefully."

He added, "The most important thing is, he's got connections with the governor. If he makes a move, the Nolan family might not survive."

'What? Is Mr. Anderson asking the MS-13 for help?' onlookers wondered.

"When the leader of the Dragonslayers, Mr. Alexander Duffy arrives, it's going to be a bloodbath. No one will get away with it."

"The MS-13 is the biggest gang in this state. Even the governor shows them respect, not to mention a senator or the richest man. He has the governor's ear, and no one dares to cross him."

"Changes in government personnel are just a piece of cake for Mr. Duffy, and he can control the state's economy. If Mr. Duffy decides to step in, he'll wipe out Justin and the Nolan family."

Cillian felt a chill run down his spine. He understood Alexander's power, which was why he looked a bit hesitant at the moment. If Alexander showed up, the Nolans would be crushed within seconds. The bodyguards around Cillian were visibly nervous. They could handle the Anderson family, but they were no match for the MS-13.

When Audrey saw Cillian's pale face, she asked gently, "This is as bad as it gets, Grandpa. What should we do?"

Cillian patted Audrey's hand for reassurance, then faced Toby. "I'm aware of Mr. Duffy's immense power. I know I can't win, but Justin saved my life, and I won't sit back and watch him get killed."

Justin looked at Cillian and Audrey, moved that they'd stand by his side despite the odds.

"Alright, Cillian! You asked for this!" Toby sneered, took out his phone, and dialed a number he'd saved for years but never dared to use. With forced politeness, he said, "Hello, Mr. Duffy! This is Toby. I need your help to kill someone!"