Chapter 5 Dog Blood

• Whoosh!
• Jayce's words silenced the entire courtyard, like a graveyard at midnight.
• He dared to call Nigel by his name!
• How bold!
• And he even told Mr. Dawson to get over there. Everyone thought this reckless kid was asking for trouble!
• Even a beggar or a fool sleeping on the street knew better than to mess with Nigel, especially at his birthday party. Speaking to him like that was a death wish.
• Nigel's expression turned dark. No one had spoken to him like that in years. And now, this brat was being so brave—utterly reckless!
• Before Nigel could respond, a bodyguard swung his fist directly at Jayce's face.
• The Dawsons' bodyguards were either ex-military or trained fighters, all incredibly powerful.
• Coincidentally, this bodyguard had trained since childhood and served in the army. Many martial artists had been defeated by him.
• He didn't hold back; this punch could easily kill someone as frail as Jayce.
• Since Jayce dared to cause trouble at Nigel's birthday party, he deserved this!
• The fierce punch was met with a thin silver needle.
• Bang!
• Everyone expected Jayce to be knocked to the ground.
• But in the blink of an eye, it was the bodyguard who collapsed, foaming at the mouth and completely unconscious.
• No one saw what happened; they just saw the bodyguard raise his hand and fall.
• No one noticed the tiny silver needle in his fist.
• Jayce's movements were too fast for anyone to react.
• The Dawsons' best bodyguard was taken down in an instant. Now, everyone looked at the shabby young man with newfound respect.
• He was holding a bucket filled with a red liquid that had a faintly foul smell.
• Nigel frowned, his expression changing slightly.
• "Who are you, daring to cause trouble here?!"
• Jayce raised his head, his gaze icy.
• "I'll say it one last time. Get over here."
• Jayce's swift takedown of the bodyguard had everyone on edge.
• This kid was dangerous!
• Nigel set down his wine glass and stood up. Despite Jayce's strange abilities, Nigel still didn't take him seriously.
• He walked forward confidently, with the demeanor of a future leader of The Big Four, stopping in front of Jayce.
• "You dared to cause trouble at my birthday party. Do you know the consequences?"
• As soon as he finished speaking, Jayce lightly patted Nigel on the shoulder.
• It seemed gentle, but it was incredibly heavy!
• Bang!
• Nigel suddenly dropped to his knees, his kneecaps hitting the tiles with a crisp sound.
• Everyone was stunned!
• Nigel, on his knees?
• Pain shot through Nigel's body, making him tremble, his face flushed, and his teeth chattered.
• Jayce's light touch had an enormous force that Nigel couldn't resist.
• Who was this kid?
• Jayce looked down at Nigel, speaking coldly.
• "You dared to imprison Rosa in a dog cage. Do you know the consequences?"
• He was throwing Nigel's words right back at him.
• Nigel's expression changed.
• Rosa?
• Could he mean that pesky maid from the Howes?
• Nigel looked up, his face twisted in pain.
• "Who are you?"
• Jayce didn't respond immediately.
• Instead, he continued, "Within three days, your entire family must kneel and apologize to Rosa. If not, you'll face the consequences."
• Wow!
• Jayce's words sent shockwaves through the crowd.
• Is he serious?
• Making Nigel's whole family kneel and apologize? Who does he think he is?
• Jayce went on, "I heard it's your birthday today. It would be rude not to give you a gift, so here's something for you."
• With that, Jayce lifted the bucket of fresh dog blood he was holding and slowly tilted it.
• The foul, sticky blood poured over Nigel's head, coating him from head to toe.
• Jayce moved slowly, but Nigel remained motionless because every slight movement sent searing pain through his knees.
• Within seconds, the courtyard fell completely silent.
• Everyone watched as Jayce emptied the entire bucket of dog blood over Nigel's head, not spilling a drop.
• No one stepped forward to stop him.
• Who would dare?
• The toughest bodyguard had already been taken down. Who else would risk their life?
• Besides, if Nigel wasn't moving, why should they?
• If Nigel knew what they were thinking, he would be furious.
• It wasn't that he didn't want to move; he simply couldn't!
• Once the bucket was empty, Jayce threw it to the ground and wiped his hands with a white cloth he had brought.
• "Remember what I said. If you don't comply within three days, you'll face the consequences."
• With that, Jayce turned to leave.
• He paused briefly at the door.
• "By the way, I'm from the Howes."
• ...
• "Hurry, get some water!"
• It wasn't until Jayce had left that everyone snapped out of their shock and rushed to rinse the dog blood off Nigel.
• "Help Nigel up!"
• Ignoring the stench, they lifted Nigel. By now, his legs were numb, and he couldn't even feel the pain.
• His legs were limp as if they weren't his own. His kneecaps were likely shattered, and without immediate treatment, his legs might be permanently damaged!
• "Call an ambulance, quick!"
• Nigel and the bodyguard were soon whisked away in an ambulance.
• The courtyard reeked of dog blood, and the once joyous birthday party had turned into a disaster.
• The Dawsons and their guests were at a loss.
• One question lingered in everyone's mind, but no one dared to ask.
• The Howes?
• Could the Howes Jayce mentioned be the same Howes from ten years ago?
• Weren't the Howes wiped out? How could anyone be left?
• If that young man was a Howe, he wouldn't easily let go of what happened back then.
• The Dawsons not only betrayed the Howes but also framed them.
• Wouldn't they be the first to face his wrath?
• ...
• Leaving the Dawson Residence, Jayce felt no remorse.
• Even though those inside were once family, they now seemed utterly detestable.
• When the Howes were in trouble, they didn't expect help, nor did they want to drag others down with them.
• But betrayal and ruthless extermination were too much to bear.
• Jayce looked up at the sky, a cold smile on his lips.
• This is life, sometimes you win, and sometimes you lose.
• Such is the fickle nature of the world.