Winner Takes All

Isaac quickly carried the unconscious Rena down the stairs. An ordinary person would not be able to stand the sight of what happened there. The mysterious man helped to support Daisy and the wounded nurse on either side of him down the stairs for medical treatment.

As they walked past Mr. Ward, the mysterious man said to Mr. Ward, "Ladies first. You chap will have to wait a while."

Mr. Ward rolled his eyes and wanted to say that he was an old folk but he held back his words while glaring at the mysterious man. Along the corridor.

The pungent smell of blood gagged the remaining people. Those who saw the scene would have their hair stand on ends. Isaac must have exerted all his strength during that slash.

Jack felt surreal as he remained in that quiet corridor. He felt the same as when Lyndall remarked in awe. The slash was beyond logical explanations. It was as if the strength exerted was superhuman.

"I've finally seen what the Mafia Boss of the Grand Freemasons can do... And I'm absolutely impressed!" Lyndall remarked. Lyndall was once the boss of the underground world of LD city but in the presence of Isaac, Lyndall felt minuscule and insignificant like a speck of dirt.

As soon as he said, Jack suddenly turned his wheelchair and looked sternly at Lyndall. Lyndall shuddered when he noticed Jack's displeasure, "I know that you did it for my good but you must never do this again." Jack's words were so cold that they pierced deep into the bones.

Lyndall stammered, "No... just now... if..."

Jack shook his head, "I don't want to owe her. You indeed did it for my good but now I owe her. Do you know what it means to owe a woman?"

Lyndall was stunned. He was intelligent and could hear the hidden message in Jack's words. But he did not know about the tension between Rena and Jack. He reacted out of cold-blooded instinct just now to stop Jack from standing up.

"Figure out how to clean this up." Jack wheeled himself towards the patient room. It was as if he entered an alternate reality after entering the room. But Jack could not get over the anger and the scene flashed repeatedly in his mind.

The petite body standing steadfastly in front of Jack determined to stop anything from getting to him.

How could he repay such a personal debt? He could not!

If it was not for Lyndall's actions to stop him, he was ready to reveal that he was not crippled to Rena and Isaac. His status as an elder pioneer of the Grand Freemasons meant that he was on the same team as Rena and Isaac. That meant that the risk of them spreading the news that he was faking his disability, was very remote. Even if it leaked out, it was better than owing his life to a woman. Especially when he knew why Rena did it.

She was not afraid of death because she was protecting someone she loved. In this world, it was easy to clear financial debts but it was difficult to repay a debt of gratitude. Not to mention that this concerned the affection of a woman.

"Sigh..." Jack heaved a heavy sigh and wheeled himself to the bedside. He sat and looked quietly at the sound asleep Amber. Amber was able to sleep through all the commotion just now was he had given earplugs for Amber to improve her sleep. Amber had very little sleep over these couple of days because of her nightmares. That was why they moved to the top floor which was isolated so that she could sleep better.

Jack was glad that they had a false alarm earlier that afternoon. He was thankful that he listened to Isaac and was cautious and on the alert. Otherwise, the outcome would not be in their favor.

Everyone was caught off guard by Arrow's appearance. Even Mr. Ward and Daisy were struck down including Lone Wolf and the nurse. Jack was confident that he could take on Arrows, not to mention having the help of that mysterious man.Original from NôvelDrama.Org.

Had they been in their previous room, the welfare of the innocent patients would have constraint what Jack could do. Arrow's ruthlessness would mean that the collateral damage of that night would not be limited to that nurse's injuries.

Jack began to frown when he thought of this.

Tap tap. Gentle taps could be barely heard from the door. The mysterious man walked in and said softly, "Everyone's being treated. That silly girl is fine. She sustained some internal injuries due to taking the impact of that intense kick. Her shoulder blade has some hairline fracture. She's really something." He praised her at the end but it sounded weird to Jack.

He slowly turned and shook his head, "I owe her."

"Don't say this, Isaac is outside." The mysterious man waved his hand.

At the corridor.

The corridor was cleaned in a relatively short time.

Isaac sat on the chair along the corridor. He looked stern and continued to fume angrily.

"Mafia Boss," Jack said as the mysterious man pushed Jack towards Isaac.

Isaac looked at Jack's legs and his gaze deepened, causing Jack to be stunned.

Then, Isaac heaved a sigh and said solemnly, "I will not pursue the matter concerning Rena on account of your disability but remember this." He said as he raised his right hand, shook it gently, and continued, "Never let a woman become your shield. A man who does that is a eunuch!"

Jack frowned and nodded, "I will remember that."

Then, the mysterious man said coldly, "It was that girl who chose to stand in front of Jack."

Jack was stunned and speechless! Was the mysterious man trying to cause trouble?

True enough, Isaac immediately stared at the mysterious man but he shrugged and said nonchalantly, "What? That's the truth!" The situation turned explosive immediately.

Isaac pursed his lips and ignored the mysterious man. He then turned to look sternly at Jack and said solemnly, "You are older than Rena by several years and much more experienced. I'm sure you can tell why Rena did that for you. I'm Rena's elder brother and I hope that you will not hurt Rena, otherwise, I will deal with you even if you have the status of an elder pioneer."

Isaac stood up and said before leaving, "I will take care of Rena downstairs and will leave at daybreak. I will inform you if I have any leads on the Kool family."

"Thanks, Mafia Boss." Jack looked at Isaac as he walked towards the elevator. He then looked at the mysterious man in frustration. However, the mysterious man seemed to know what Jack wanted to say and waved his hand, "What are you worried for? He is no match for me!"

Jack was speechless.

Isaac heard this as he was entering the elevator and instantly fumed furiously. His thumb jabbed the door close button until the button cracked.0000☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐