Chapter 5 Working Like A Dog

• Before long, a large group of people burst into the room.
• They were all members of the Leedon family, accompanied by a large group of personal doctors.
• Leading them was a middle-aged man.
• It was none other than Raymond Leedon, the head of the Leedon family.
• He rushed anxiously to George's side, examining him thoroughly. With a tense voice, he asked, “Dad, how are you feeling?”
• Others also voiced their annoyance by grumbling, “We already said we could handle this matter. You didn't need to intervene personally.”
• With a hearty laugh, George said, “I owe it all to Mr. Quintrell. Without him, I would've died today.”
• Raymond knew well that the Leedon family's unyielding stand in Nusridge was due to the extensive network of relationships George had cultivated over the years.
• As long as George was alive, everyone would have to tread lightly around him. This network of relationships had to be maintained.
• However, if George were to die, it was hard to say how long those personal connections would remain.
• With a thud, Raymond decisively knelt before Adler, bowing deeply in gratitude. He sincerely said, “Thank you, Mr. Quintrell, for saving my father's life.”
• To Adler's surprise, the dignified head of the Leedon family was actually able to swallow his pride and kneel.
• He quickly helped Raymond to his feet and said, “It was no trouble at all. There's no need for such a grand gesture of gratitude.”
• The other members of the Leedon family also expressed their thanks one after another, and their attitudes were genuinely sincere.
• Everyone else was incredibly envious.
• The Leedon family was a significant entity in Nusridge.
• Since Adler had earned the favor of the Leedon family, Nusridge could very well have a new star very soon.
• After bidding farewell to the Leedon family, Adler left the hotel on his own.
• Upon reaching the hotel entrance, a brand new BMW 5 Series unexpectedly pulled up beside him.
• As luck would have it, the person driving the car turned out to be none other than Jonathan, Adler's brother-in-law.
• His wife, Yuliana, along with her mother, Ivanna, and father, Quincy Faraday, were also seated in the car.
• It seemed like they had just come to celebrate over a meal after picking up a new car.
• Yuliana and her family were quite taken aback when they saw Adler.
• They all knew that Adler had mysteriously recovered.
• They were also aware that Adler had injured Jonathan's subordinate and had returned to Nusridge.
• They just hadn't expected to run into him at the hotel entrance.
• Jonathan had a stern look on his face when he said, “You're really lucky, managing to get back on your feet again.”
• “Now that I'm on my feet, it's your turn to lie down next. You better get yourself ready for a wheelchair so that you won't be caught off guard later!” Adler frowned as he glanced at the brand-new BMW before he shifted his gaze toward Yuliana and her family.
• Jonathan's face was full of contempt as he slapped the steering wheel. “I'm not preparing a wheelchair, but I did prepare this BMW. I won't lie to you. This was purchased with your compensation money. Handing over such a hefty sum to a good-for-nothing like you is a sheer waste. Isn't your current penniless state quite fitting for your loser vibe? Do you want to touch it? You might never get a chance to drive such a luxury car in your lifetime.”
• Adler responded, “You should still get yourself a wheelchair. You'll need it sooner or later.”
• Ivanna couldn't bear it any longer. She stepped out of the car and, pointing at Adler, yelled, “What on earth are you doing, asking my son to prepare a wheelchair, you good-for-nothing?”
• Adler coldly said, “Why don't you ask what your son wants to do?”
• “So what if he ordered someone to bury you alive?” Ivanna said with a look of disgust on her face. “You're a useless person who can't make money even though you're fully capable. What's the difference between you and a dead man? I'm telling you, my son is about to get engaged to the heiress of Crafton Construction. If you dare lay a finger on him, his father-in-law will ensure your entire family pays the price.”
• Quincy also issued a threat from the sidelines.
• Jonathan was very satisfied with his future father-in-law.
• Jonathan undertook minor projects commissioned by Crafton Construction. It was through a fortuitous set of circumstances that he became acquainted with the heiress of Crafton Construction.
• Leveraging his handsome looks and years of worldly experience, he effortlessly won over the sweet and innocent girl who had just graduated from university.
• Jonathan then said boastfully on purpose, “By the way, I'm getting engaged in a few days. Do you want to come and join us for the meal? You should see how I climbed to the pinnacle of life, step by step!”
• “All right. I'll definitely be there when the time comes. I'll also give you a big surprise.” Adler slightly furrowed his brows, a cold smirk playing at the corners of his mouth. Perfect! This time, I'll make sure your efforts go down the drain!
• He had obtained the profiles of all the major companies involved in the negotiation meeting from the Leedon family.
• Crafton Construction was indeed one of the most advantageous construction companies.
• At that moment, Yuliana suddenly said with a blank expression, “What difference does your existence make?”
• “As long as I'm alive, I'll make you return all that you've taken from me.” With a cold gaze, Adler watched her. In the past, I hustled as a rideshare driver, earning around ten to twenty thousand each month. I generously gave all my money to Yuliana and her family without uttering a word of complaint. But in the end, all I got in return was such ruthless treatment from them. I'm done with them! These are just a bunch of ingrates!
• Ivanna scoffed. “My daughter is so beautiful. Marrying a pauper like you is your good fortune.”
• “You have no ability to make money yourself, and you dare to demand it from us. Dream on! Speaking of which, you beat up my buddies and even stole their car. I think it's time we settled the score for this,” Jonathan uttered angrily.
• As Jonathan spoke, he was about to hit Adler.
• However, Jonathan, a man who had depleted his health with excessive drinking and debauchery, being all show and no substance, was not someone Adler took seriously.
• However, it was at that moment a crisp and cold voice rang out.
• “Mr. Quintrell, the money....”
• Seraphina was seen hastily emerging, a bag of money in her hand, with her younger brother, Stellan, following closely behind.
• It turned out that after Adler saved George's life, he actually forgot to take the money given by Stellan.
• Seraphina was clad in a professional business suit, perfectly fitting her tall and curvaceous figure.
• The tight mini skirt accentuated her curves in a way that quickened one's pulse.
• Beneath, there were a pair of slender, fair-skinned, beautiful legs.
• Under the radiance of the sun, she seemed like an angel who had stepped right out of a painting.
• In an instant, she captured everyone's attention.
• Jonathan was staring intently at Seraphina, his throat moving involuntarily as he gulped.
• Yuliana glanced at Seraphina, then at Adler, her eyes filled with undisguised contempt. Adler must've solicited a prostitute without paying, and the prostitute is now chasing after him for money!
• Seraphina walked over, but she was clearly confused.
• Jonathan couldn't help but mock, “Really ambitious of you. You've just recovered, and you've already gone looking for a prostitute. Are you that desperate?”
• He then turned to Seraphina, teasing her with a playful smile, “My dear, this guy is broke. You're really unlucky to have taken his business. Do you want me to call the police for you?”
• Ivanna curled her lips, remarking, “She's quite attractive. She could do anything she wanted, yet she chose to be a prostitute. Such a woman truly has no sense of shame.”
• “Shut up!” Seraphina never expected to be humiliated for no reason at all.
• Even though she was usually very composed, at that moment, she was so upset that her chest heaved with emotion.
• With a face full of sarcasm, Ivanna retorted, “Are you ashamed of what you do for a living? However, you're doing business with people like that. Don't you feel filthy?”
• Slap!
• The accompanying Stellan was a tyrannical, spoiled brat.
• Seeing people insult his sister so shamelessly, he immediately stepped forward and slapped Ivanna, causing her to stagger.
• “You old hag, if you dare to insult her again, I'll rip your foul mouth apart!” Stellan wore a menacing expression on his face.
• “I'm going all out against you!”
• Accustomed to her fiery temper, Ivanna suddenly lost her cool and lunged at Stellan, trying to scratch his face.
• Without a word, Stellan seized Ivanna's hair and began to slap her across the face wildly.
• Slap!
• Slap!
• Slap!
• After a series of about ten slaps, Ivanna was left completely dazed.
• She felt a burning pain on her face, with fresh blood trickling from the corner of her mouth.
• Upon witnessing his mother being hit, Jonathan was suddenly filled with rage. “How dare a pimp like you hit my mother? Just you wait!”
• With that, he pulled out his phone and dialed a number.
• Conveniently, Jonathan had just collected his car that day, and he had invited a bunch of his disreputable friends to Hillscester Grand Hotel to celebrate.
• In no time, eight hooligans came charging out aggressively.
• “Who's the undiscerning fool that dared to cross Jonathan? Get on your knees, now.”
• “My buddies, take him down!”
• A gang of hooligans surrounded Stellan and Seraphina, their mouths filled with vulgarities and obscenities.
• Jonathan, in his arrogance, told Stellan to kneel before him.
• Being the young master of the Xenos family, Stellan couldn't bear such a profound humiliation.
• Immediately, he clenched his fist and slammed it hard onto the BMW, glaring fiercely. “You bunch of pricks! If you keep spouting nonsense, I'll make you regret it!”
• Upon seeing his new car dented, Jonathan flew into a rage. “How dare you smash my car? This is the new BMW I just bought. You could spend a lifetime being a pimp and still not be able to repay me! F*ck! Chop off his hand for me!”