Chapter 31
Jack turned, his demeanor instantly shifting as he sized up Alex.
Puffing out his chest like a blowfish, his fists clenched, and his eyes narrowed with hostility.
“So, you’re the one extorting and harassing my sister, huh?” Jack sheered.
“Let me wam you: a pathetic man like you had better stay away from her. Keep pestering her, and you’ll be digging your own grave.”
Alex snorted, amused.
“Don’t you have any manners, kid? If you did, you’d greet me properly as your brother–in–law.”
Jack’s face darkened instantly.
“Brother–in–law?” he growled.
“Who do you think you are, you ignorant fool? Do you even deserve it? My family should’ve hired you as a servant instead!”
Alex chuckled.
“You’re as foolish as you look.”
Jack’s temper flared, his fists shaking with rage.
“Hand over the card, you thief! Or…!”
Alex folded his arms, his calm demeanor only fueling Jack’s frustration.
“Or what?” he asked, amusement dancing in his eyes.
Jack’s audacity was almost entertaining to him.
“Or I’ll nail you to the wall myself,” Jack threatened, fists clenched tightly.
Alex casually glanced him up and down, a sly smile tugging at his lips.
“Do you really think I’m scared of your petty threats?”
“You better be! Give me the card, or I’ll break your legs right here, right now!”
Jack sneered, his arrogance dripping from every word.
Alex chuckled again, shaking his head in disbelief.
“You? Break my legs? Don’t you think it’ll be the other way around?”
“You must have a death wish,” Jack growled, his eyes narrowing dangerously.
“I’m a big shot in Vancouver. I’ve got connections everywhere, especially in the underworld. Trevor, the boss of underworld is my big brother!”
“And?” Alex replied without care.
Jack’s threats were starting to sound more like empty bluster.
“You better watch your mouth, you asshole! Once I make a call, they’ll come and turn you into mincemeat, and you’ll be begging for mercy!”
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“Stop with the nonsense!”
Just then, a voice cut through the tension.
“How dare you threaten a family member? Don’t you know Alex is your sister’s husband? Where are your manners?!”
It was Grandpa Abraham, who had just entered the room, clearly displeased by what he’d overheard.
“Grandpa! Why did you let this rat marry Sophia? Don’t you know”
But before Jack could finish, Grandpa Abraham silenced him with a stern finger, his expression cold.
Jack clenched his jaw, fury boiling within lilm..
He was dying to teach Alex a lesson.
In his mind, the son of a bltch was taunting him openly.
But with Grandpa Abraham stepping in, Jack was forced to hold back his rage.
“Jack, enough of this nonsense!” Grandpa Abraham’s eyes narrowed at his grandson.
“Mark my words, boy. If you don’t listen to me again, you’ll lose your share of the family business. Then you’ll have to fend for yourself!”
“Now, apologize to Alex!” Grandpa Abraham demanded, his tone icy.
The thought of actually having to work for a living was more painful than death itself.
Jack shuddered inwardly.
He couldn’t risk losing his inheritance.
Reluctantly, Jack bowed his head.
“I’m sorry,” Jack mumbled, his voice barely audible.
“Good boy. Next time, try to do better,” Alex smirked, clearly enjoying Jack’s humiliation.
Jack’s face burned with shame.
He wished he could have taken Alex down before his grandfather intervened.
His rage was palpable, like a volcano on the verge of eruption, but now he had no choice.
Jack’s parents stood in the background, utterly disappointed.
Their plan to have Jack retrieve the card had backfired spectacularly.
Instead of standing tall against Alex, their son had bowed down to him, showing weakness.
Mr. and Mrs. Lancaster exchanged frustrated glances, silently fuming.
They had hoped Jack would be strong enough to deal with Alex and drive him away from the villa for good.
But now, their hopes were dashed.
Just then, Sophia entered the living room, announcing that the table was set, and lunch was ready in the dining
area
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BOOM!!!
However, to everyone’s shock, a group of thugs suddenly broke into the dining area just as they were about to sit.
A deep, impatient voice boomed through the room.
“Where is Jack?”
“Who is that? Show yourself this minute!” Jack shouted furiously.
“Oh, have you forgotten me already?”
With a cruel smile on his face, the leader of the thugs stepped forward.
Jack froze instantly, his skin turning ghostly white.
His eyes widened in fear as the leader and his gang of rough–looking thugs entered, dragging two of their security guards behind them, both bruised and bleeding from their faces.
Jack trembled uncontrollably, like a leaf caught in a violent storm.
He knew that face all too well.
Goodness!
It was Trevor,
Trevor!
Jack’s mind screamed in terror.
He was in deep trouble–big trouble.
Trevor was one of the most feared and notorious figures in the underworld.
Trevor ran the largest underground casino in Vancouver, and no one dared to cross him.
Jack knew that all too well. 1
Those who tried–or even thought about it–almost always ended up dead, either floating in a pool or buried in
somie sewer.
Trevor had the power to wipe out entire families in the blink of an eye, and those who owed him money were often crippled beyond recognition.
Trevor spared no one.
Jack’s knees nearly buckled as he realized just how doomed he was.
A cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
He was dead.
