I Will Live For Myself  Vol.4

Chapter 171: What is Pumera Salt Lake?

A look of despair flashed in Lele's eyes: "I... I have no money left... I've lost it all."

"How about I pay you back 100,000 yuan first?"

Everyone was furious when they heard this.

"One hundred thousand yuan? Is that enough to appease a beggar?"

"I lost 50 million, and you're only going to give me 100,000? Do you think I'm stupid?"

"Even if you sell yourself for a hundred years, you still won't make that much money."

The portly middle-aged man suddenly sneered, looking Lele up and down: "But Miss Sen, your figure and face are quite good. No wonder you are rated as one of the top ten beauties in Kingsland."

"How about this, you sleep with me once, and I'll give you 100,000 yuan in return."

Everyone was stunned upon hearing this, and their eyes turned greedy as they looked at Lele.

That's a good suggestion.

Although Lele's looks and figure are indeed top-notch, she's definitely not worth 100,000 yuan per time.

What they valued was Lele's identity.

A graduate of a prestigious university, the eldest daughter of the Sen Family, and the CEO of the Sen Group.

"One hundred thousand, that's a bit expensive." Someone greedily sized up Lele. "But Miss Sen... is worth the price."

"After all, Miss Sen's status adds a lot of value," someone else added.

"If I could just kiss her, I could brag about it for a long time," another person laughed.

Everyone looked at Lele with greed and scrutiny, as if they were looking at a prostitute.

Lele's face immediately turned bright red, her eyes filled with despair.

Before, she was always a pampered young lady, praised by everyone wherever she went.

She never imagined that just because she lost money, she would have to resort to selling her body to pay it off.

Her face flushed red as she angrily retorted, "Impossible! Don't even think about it!"

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions turned even more grim.

"Don't push your luck. We wouldn't be so polite to anyone else," someone shouted angrily.

"100,000 a day is more than enough. You owe me 30 million, so all you have to do is spend 300 nights with me." President Karo grinned wickedly, his mouth practically watering.

Another person scoffed, "Stop pretending to be so high and mighty! Everyone knows Jacob has had his fun with you."

"Didn't Jerry expose photos of you and Jacob in bed a few months ago?"

Lele gritted her teeth, feeling deeply humiliated.

She gritted her teeth and said angrily, "Jerry, it's Jerry again, that damned Jerry, it's all his fault that I'm like this."

"Anyway, you won't get a single penny from me."

"If you want money, come with me to find Jerry and demand an explanation."

"If he hadn't kept saying that the stock could increase tenfold or more, and that he had already made over a billion yuan, I wouldn't have believed him."

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent.

Indeed, they invested in Lele because of Jerry's reputation.

Someone said coldly, "Looking for President Miller? He's probably lost a lot of money too, hasn't he?"

“JM Group is still worth billions. At worst, we can let him sell it.” Lele said coldly, “He has harmed me so badly. Even if he sells JM Group to compensate us, he deserves it.”

Seeing that Lele really couldn't come up with any money, everyone had no choice but to go to JM Group together.

Lele was pulled into the car by President Karo, and several investors also got in, squeezing Lele in the middle to prevent her from escaping.

Lele looked frustrated, but she could only helplessly endure it.

After a while.

The group marched in a grand procession to the lobby on the first floor of the JM Group.

Many employees recognized the group as important figures and were taken aback.

What are these people up to, coming all this way in such a menacing manner?

More than a dozen security guards had already surrounded them with ill intentions.

Lele gritted her teeth and said coldly, "Let Jerry come down to see us!"

"It's all because of him that we invested in the Pumera Salt Lake scam and lost over a billion yuan!"

President Karo and others also spoke up angrily, demanding that Jerry pay compensation.

When the employees saw that the matter had escalated, they reported it to their superiors.

The report eventually reached Miss Shan, layer by layer.

Miss Shan hung up the phone, her eyes filled with coldness.

It's Lele again!

That bitch is causing trouble again.

She originally intended to kick her out, but seeing that things were complicated, she hurriedly ran to report to Jerry.

Inside the office.

Jerry was leisurely sipping hot tea and playing on his phone.

Upon hearing this news, he couldn't help but sneer: "So, the bombshell has finally dropped?"

"Lele, Lele, weren't you very arrogant before?"

"Now that they owe over a billion yuan, they must be wishing they were dead, right?"

He spoke slowly and calmly, "Arrange for them to go to the reception room; I will go and greet them."

Upon hearing this, Miss Shan nodded and left.

Jerry smirked, wanting to see Lele break down with his own eyes.

…

A moment later, Jerry appeared in the conference room with his hands in his pockets and a relaxed expression.

When everyone saw Jerry, they immediately erupted in excitement.

Lele shrieked, "You beast, you bastard, you piece of trash, pay me back!"

"If you hadn't tricked me into investing in Pumera Salt Lake, I wouldn't have ended up in such a miserable state."

Everyone else chimed in.

"Mr. Miller, I've lost 30 million."

"We invested because of your reputation, so you have to be responsible to us!"

“Although you have also lost a lot, your family and business are large and powerful. We are different. If we can’t turn this money around, our company will go bankrupt soon.”

“If you don’t take responsibility for our losses, we will definitely make a big fuss about it, which will greatly affect your reputation.”

"Yes, we can also sue you, saying you colluded with the people from Pumera Salt Lake to cheat us out of our money!"

When they saw Jerry, President Karo and the others dared not get angry, and could only threaten Jerry with a pleading attitude.

Jerry pressed his hands down, signaling them to be quiet, and slowly asked, "Pumera Salt Lake? What are those?"

Everyone was stunned by these words.

Pumera Salt Lake?

What is it?

Didn't you instigate us to invest?

You're asking us what we're talking about.

"What do you mean!" Lele pointed at Jerry and said angrily, "Jerry, don't play dumb. Back then, you were the one who said it was Pumera Salt Lake and you even made a solemn promise that the profit would be at least several dozen times."

"Moreover, I personally witnessed you making over 200 million in profit."

The crowd also spoke up angrily.

"Mr. Miller, you can't be so mean."

"Yeah, aren't they just treating us like idiots?"

"Don't you know her? It would be strange if you didn't. Miss Sen mentioned you many times back then, and you never refuted it."

"Oh... Pu-somthing..Pu-Pumera and the Salt Lake, I seem to remember now." Jerry's lips curled into a mocking smile: "It seems there was just a news report that this salt lake is a scam, right?"

"I thought there wouldn't be any idiots in Kingsland who would be fooled, but I didn't expect a dozen or so idiots to show up all at once. It's really an eye-opener for me."

Everyone was even more amused and annoyed.

"Didn't you invest yourself? And you call us fools? You're a fool, aren't you?" President Karo sneered.

"Lele said that you invested at least several billion."

"Yes, yes."

"We are here to resolve the issue, not to listen to your nonsense."

Lele sneered, "Could you be any more shameless?"

"You made so much money with Pumera Salt Lake before, I don't believe you can resist continuing to invest."

“I could hear you telling Rose Paper that you wanted to invest several billion more.”

Jerry raised an eyebrow: "Lele, are you a tapeworm in my stomach?"

"I invested billions? How come I didn't know?"

"Could it be that you invested in this for me?"

Lele was stunned, her eyes widening: "What? You, you didn't invest?"

Everyone realized that something was wrong. In this situation, Jerry had no need to lie.

Could he really not have invested?

Many people opened their phones to search.

Suddenly, someone cried out in despair: "What? JM Group isn't on the list of victimized companies at all!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was so shocked that their eyes almost popped out. They all opened their phones to check the official announcement in black text on a white background.

“I looked at it again and again, but I really didn't see the JM Group.”

Among the victimized companies, only the Sen Group was a company from Kingsland.

This means that they were the only group of people in the entire Southern Prefecture who lost money.

Lele and the others felt a buzzing in their heads, as if the sky had fallen.

Why did they invest in Pumera Salt Lake? It's because Jerry, this stock market genius, invested heavily in it.

That's why they have the confidence to follow the trend.

But now Jerry says he has no investment in Pumera Salt Lake at all.

JM Group was not listed among the victim companies.

Doesn't this mean...?

Everything Lele said was a lie.

Enraged gazes were directed at Lele.

Chapter 172: I will do whatever you want

Lele's face turned deathly pale as she looked at Jerry in horror: "Impossible, absolutely impossible! You're definitely lying."

"You must have registered a company to invest, that's why you're not on the list."

"Do you even believe what you're saying?" Jerry said dismissively.

Lele was even more desperate, looking at Jerry in despair: "You didn't? You actually didn't invest?"

"Impossible. I clearly heard you say that you had made more than 200 million and that you would continue to invest several billion more."

Suddenly, she spoke angrily: "You lied to me? You tricked me into investing!"

"Jerry, how cruel you are to deceive me to this extent."

“You said it yourself at the time, so you have to take responsibility for our losses.”

"If you hadn't lied to me, we wouldn't have lost so much money."

"You say I'm lying? Then show me the evidence!" Jerry said jokingly.

 "Do you have any audio or video evidence?"

"I vaguely remember that someone was eavesdropping through a crack in the wall and I chased them away."

"At the time, I wasn't talking about Pumera Salt Lake at all, but about another stock."

"And you, you idiot, overheard something wrong, made the wrong investment, and you can blame it on me?"

Lele's head buzzed again.

Indeed, she learned about the letter and the salt lake by overhearing Jerry and Rose Paper's conversation.

Moreover, she couldn't provide any evidence that Jerry had lied to her.

This doesn't mean she's really an idiot.

Se was completely fooled by just a few words from Jerry.

She looked at Jerry in disbelief, when she saw his teasing gaze.

She suddenly realized that this was likely a trap set by Jerry for her.

Rose Paper didn't accidentally let it slip; it was Jerry who did it on purpose.

The goal was to trick her into investing in the company's salt lake.

Everyone finally understood and realized that Lele had been deceived by Jerry.

They were so angry they wanted to slap themselves.

It's one thing for Lele to be deceived, but they were also deceived.

Moreover, She naively thought that Jerry wanted to make a fortune quietly, which is why he had been keeping the news a secret.

At this moment, Lele's eyes rolled back, and she fainted, falling heavily to the ground.

No one there looked at her with pity; they just stared at her coldly, thinking she deserved what she got.

Jerry looked at her coldly, a sneer curling at the corner of his lips.

In his previous life, he loved her deeply and was willing to give everything for her.

But after getting married, he never even touched her hand, let alone consummated their marriage.

But she went to hotel rooms with Jacob time and time again, without even hiding it from him.

“I held back then, feeling that I wasn't good enough, which was why Lele couldn't entrust her body to me with peace of mind.”

So he tried even harder to please her and Jacob.

In return, the two swindled him out of all his assets, leaving him destitute and driven to suicide by jumping off a building.

At that time, she had no pity for herself; she just wanted to torture herself to death.

Having been given a second chance at life, he naturally couldn't possibly feel any pity for her.

Even the scheme involving Pumera Salt Lake was just the beginning of revenge.

There's something even more interesting waiting for her.

“If I don't torment her to the point of wishing she were dead, I'll have lived two lives in vain.”

"Let's disperse," Jerry said indifferently, waving his hand dismissively.

The investors, including Mr. Karo, looked at each other, unsure of what to do next.

They couldn't get money from Lele, and they certainly couldn't get money from Jerry.

They will most likely have no choice but to accept their fate.

However, they won't let Lele off so easily.

Seeing that the dozen or so people still refused to leave, Jerry sneered, "What? You want me to give you an explanation?"

"Fine, then I'll call security over and have them give you an explanation."

Upon hearing this, Mr. Karo and his entourage had no choice but to leave.

After all, Jerry was a ruthless person who dared to go head-to-head with the Rhys Family and wiped out Director Mohan and the White Dog Gang.

They didn't dare to make a fool of themselves.

Only the employees and bodyguards of JM Group remained in the lobby.

Lele collapsed to the ground, and no one paid her any attention.

[A/N: I received comments that caile sounds male name so I decide to add ‘Miss’ as prefix]

…

"President Miller, perhaps... we should still send her to the hospital?" Miss Caile  frowned slightly and asked tentatively, "After all, she fainted in our company. If we just throw her out, it might not have a good impact."

A playful glint flashed in Jerry's eyes: "Um... whoever's urine is more yellow, wake her up by splashing it on her."

Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned and stared blankly at Jerry.

That's too harsh of you.

The youngest of the three traffic light brothers[Traffic Light Trio], Green, walked over and grinned, saying, "Mr. Miller, I've been feeling a bit feverish lately."

"It's up to you." Jerry nodded, looked at the onlookers, and said coldly, "So you don't need to work anymore?"

"It seems necessary to conduct another performance review."

Upon hearing this, everyone scattered like birds and beasts.

Only Miss Caile and her security guards were present.

Miss Caile blushed and said, "Then I'll go first. This is not very convenient."

Jerry nodded: "Apart from security guards and bodyguards, everyone else should stay away."

Miss Caile nodded and was about to leave.

But Jerry grabbed her arm.

Jerry smiled mockingly, shook his head at her, and gestured for her not to leave.

Miss Caile looked surprised.

"Wake her up by splashing water on her," Jerry said calmly.

"Okay." Little Green quietly took off his belt.

At this moment, Lele hurriedly scrambled to her feet, screaming repeatedly, "No, no..."

Upon seeing this, everyone burst into laughter.

Jerry couldn't help but smile: "Your acting is quite good. You fooled most people, and even me."

"Unfortunately, it couldn't escape the eyes of my bodyguard captain."

David smiled modestly.

As a retired special forces soldier, he could easily tell that Lele was faking her fainting.

Lele looked at the mocking crowd, her face filled with shame.

She seemed like a drowning dog, and even the security guards dared to laugh at her.

She gritted her teeth and looked at Jerry, as if she had made up her mind: "Go, go to your office, I have something to say to you."

"I know what you're going to say, but there's no need for that." Jerry shook his head with a cold smile: "Throw her out."

The security guards immediately stepped forward, each one looking menacing, eager to make a good impression on Jerry.

Lele said sternly, "Jerry, don't you really want to know what I want to say?"

"Give me ten minutes. If you shake your head after ten minutes, I will leave immediately."

"Oh?" Jerry's interest was piqued, and he said indifferently, "Come with me."

The two arrived at the office.

Lele locked the office door from the inside.

Jerry sat behind the dark gray desk, watching her with great interest, and casually flicked the green leaves of the money tree on the desk.

Lele, her eyes red and her teeth clenched, said, "I lost, I lost, and I accept it willingly."

"Jerry, you've won. You're amazing. I admit defeat."

"It's my fault, Lele, who is stupid, stupid and wicked. I'd rather accept any punishment."

"But, but my parents are innocent. They were implicated because they trusted me."

“They adopted me, gave me a life of luxury, and handed me the reins of the company. They were so good to me, but I ruined their family.”

She paused, took off her suit jacket, revealing her delicate collarbone and the magnificent breasts beneath her shirt.

As she spoke, she took off her clothes.

Shirts, suit pants, underwear, and so on, until you're completely naked.

She looked at Jerry with tears in her eyes: "I can let down anyone, but I can't let down my parents."

"They cannot suffer the fate of losing their families and lives because of me."

“My dad is such a proud person, but he suffered such a huge blow, he will definitely be devastated for the rest of his life.”

"Please, I beg you, help them."

"I can do anything for you if you're willing."

As she spoke, her knees buckled, and her smooth, white knees fell onto the dark yellow porcelain, making a crisp sound.

She knelt before Jerry, her skin white, having lost all her pride and self-respect.

But Jerry still looked at her with icy eyes, as if he were looking at a dog.

He wasn't tempted at all.

She gritted her teeth: "I'm willing to be your dog. I'll do whatever you want me to do."

"You can play with me as you please, I don't ask for any title or status. Even if you get married, I'm willing to serve you and be your maid."

"Please, please help my parents."

"Boss Karo and his people will never let my parents go, and my parents will never be able to escape overseas."

Chapter 173: Throw her out

Tears welled up in Lele's eyes as she looked at Jerry's upright figure and chiseled profile, and the reminiscence in his deep eyes.

She choked up as she spoke, "Actually, I've always liked you back then."

As she recalled those scenes from years ago, tears suddenly streamed down her face.

She had always liked Jerry back then.

But why did things change later?

Perhaps it's because she had grown tired of Jerry and had become accustomed to his devotion.

Or could it be that Jacob, whom she met in college, amazed her?

At the time, the confident, sunny, and humorous Jacob was more attractive to her than the taciturn Jerry.

"It's no use." Jerry's throat was dry and hoarse as he slowly said, "The past is the past, it won't happen again."

"Lele, you can get out now."

"Now, in my eyes, it's like a stinking ditch, disgusting me."

He coldly glanced at Lele, picked up her still-warm clothes from the ground, and threw them in her face: "I'll give you ten minutes to get dressed."

"I will have someone take you away in ten minutes."

After saying that, he turned his back, took out his phone, and said calmly, "Come to my office in ten minutes and kick her out."

Upon hearing this, Lele's beautiful eyes were filled with despair.

Once she is driven out of JM Group, death will be the only outcome for her.

Those investors will definitely not let her go.

With their methods, she would be tortured to the point of wishing she were dead.

Especially that fat guy who runs a taxi company, he's ruthless.

I heard that they've already ruined several female college students' lives.

She lunged forward and hugged Jerry's leg; "I beg you, please..."

"You really have to help me, or I'll die."

"Get out of here..." Jerry kicked her away without any mercy.

Lele was kicked to the ground, her face scraped and bleeding. Tears streamed down her face as she gritted her teeth and choked out, "Then what do you want me to do for you to forgive me?"

"Jerry, I was young and ignorant before, can you give me another chance?"

"I swear, I'll do anything for you from now on!"

"Even being a dog won't help." Jerry shook his head coldly and sneered, "Lele, but the moment you tried to harm me, we were already irreconcilable enemies."

"If I weren't a bit smarter, I probably would have been forced to jump off the building by you and Jacob."

"You've been so cruel to me, how dare you ask me to show you mercy?"

Lele fell silent, the sorrow in her eyes turning into anger as she stared intently at Jerry: "Isn't it all your fault that I've fallen to this state?"

"If you hadn't set me up and tricked me, why would I have invested in Pumera Salt Lake?"

"When you found out about my investment, instead of trying to dissuade me, you pretended to be angry, thinking that I had leaked your secrets, which made me even more convinced that Pumera Salt Lake could make a lot of money."

"I was so stupid to be tricked into this abyss by you step by step."

"That's because you're stupid." Jerry sneered.

"Actually, being stupid isn't fatal. What's most fatal is that some people are both stupid and greedy."

"They have no ability, yet they think they can be superior to others."

"This kind of person doesn't deserve pity, nor does he deserve my help."

"You..." Lele's face flushed red, and she gritted her teeth in anger: "Jerry, do you have to be so ruthless?"

"I, I, do you believe me or not? I'll report you , you forced me."

"Go ahead and report me," Jerry couldn't help but laugh.

"Have you forgotten who the head of the Kingsland Police Department is?"

Lele's face turned deathly pale.

She screamed, pointing at Jerry, "You, you shameless, despicable, you bastard!"

"I, Lele, will never forget what happened today."

After saying that, she hurriedly put on her clothes and tidied her messy hair.

She had just finished getting dressed when there was a knock on the office door.

"Come in," Jerry said calmly.

Wearing a suit and sunglasses, David walked in with several bodyguards in black and immediately took Lele away.

Lele said coldly, "Put me down, I can walk by myself."

Jerry nodded and said calmly, "Let her get lost."

Jerry was so angry he laughed: "Get her out of here right now."

Lele was lifted up again and thrown out of JM Group.

She scrambled to her feet, glaring fiercely at the JM Group building. Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed several passersby staring at her with menacing eyes.

Her eyes instantly became flustered, but then a thought flashed through them.

She straightened her messy clothes and wiped her saliva on her suit pants, pretending that she had just had sex with Jerry.

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Chapter 174: Only Ten Seconds

“Ten seconds is ten seconds, can't I even say anything?”

The henchmen sent by the investors were all taken aback when they heard this. Jerry's cold face and upright figure involuntarily appeared in their mind.

‘The dignified President Miller, only ten seconds?’

They took another look at Lele. They noticed that her clothes were disheveled, especially the area around her chest, which was all wrinkled. There were even water stains on her pants.

‘Could it be that Lele slept with Jerry just now?’

‘Has Lele already been taken under Jerry's command?’

If Jerry were standing behind Lele, they wouldn't dare to lay a hand on her.

They could only watch helplessly as Lele got into a taxi and left.

Lele sat in the car and secretly breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that those fierce-looking men had not chased after her.

‘Luckily, I'm smart, otherwise I would have been caught as soon as I left JM Group.

But nothing happened between her and Jerry at all.

Those investors can also analyze whether she has latched onto Jerry's coattails by observing his actions.

In just a few hours, they will find that Jerry doesn't like her at all, and those people will come back to take her away.

So she needs to run now.

She glanced at the rearview mirror subconsciously.

She noticed that several cars were closely following her taxi.

Her eyes were filled with panic.

Run? How?

These people kept following the taxi. Even if they made the driver run like crazy, the car would eventually run out of gas, and she would be caught sooner or later.

At this moment, the taxi driver spoke up: "Young lady, it seems like quite a few cars have been following us. Have you offended someone?"

Lele nodded subconsciously: "Yes... Mister, can you help me shake them off?"

"Of course not, how could my beat-up Mazda possibly outrun those cars?" the mechanic said helplessly. "Those cars are all Mercedes and BMWs, after all..."

"Besides, I always get stuck in traffic when I drive this car."

"You drive a Mazda, no wonder you get stuck in traffic," Lele muttered in dissatisfaction.

"You son of a bitch!" the driver roared angrily.

"You've been watching too many movies. Get out of the car. I don't think you're any better."

Lele remained silent, but took out five hundred yuan from her wallet and slapped it on the box on the center console.

The driver immediately beamed with joy: "You're a good thing, you're a good thing."

"Good stuff, shall I take it to the police station for you?"

"I don't believe those people would dare to follow you if there were police officers around."

"What good stuff? I'm not good at stuff!" Lele couldn't help but shout angrily, then realized, "I'm not a thing."

"I... never mind, I won't argue with you."

She looked at the driver's bald head with despair. If she went to the police station, wouldn't she be walking into a trap?

Those investors will probably sue me, saying I cheated them out of their money.

If you go to the police station now, you'll be greeted with a pair of silver handcuffs.

Suddenly, her eyes lit up: "Send me to the First Hospital of Kingsland."

"Okay." With five hundred yuan, the driver worked extra hard: "Watch me overtake with a blade, I guarantee there won't be any traffic jams this time."

Lele nodded, a hint of smugness flashing in her eyes.

She went to the hospital, but not to get treatment.

She was going to find Aunt Ren.

There were quite a few Black Wolf thugs guarding the area around Aunt Ren's hospital room, which was considered Jerry's sphere of influence. The investors' men certainly wouldn't dare to approach.

Moreover, it was perfectly legitimate for her to visit Aunt Ren, so Jerry had no reason to expel her.

As long as she stays with Aunt Ren, she is safe for the time being.

Thinking of this, Lele's eyes reddened.

‘When I was little, whenever I was scared, I would run to Aunt Ren's side and stay there, afraid to leave.

I never imagined that after more than a decade, I would still be like a child who hasn't grown up and needs Aunt Ren to protect me.’

Her eyes were glistening with tears.

‘If only I hadn't fallen out with Jerry.’

‘If only I hadn't listened to Jacob's nonsense and hadn't been obsessed with him, and had instead chosen to be with Jerry.’

She was already Mrs. Miller, whom everyone in Kingsland envied; how could she live such a miserable life?

‘If I had agreed to be with Jerry, Rose Paper wouldn't have had a chance later on.’

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As expected, they encountered traffic jams along the way.

Lele looked at the rearview mirror with trepidation, constantly turning her head to look back.

On several occasions, the people who were tracking her couldn't stand it anymore and just opened the car door and walked over, trying to forcibly pull her out of the taxi.

But just then, the light turned green, and the taxi driver, sensing something was wrong, quickly stepped on the gas and drove off.

Lele also took out several hundred yuan and slapped it on the car.

After more than ten times in a row, Lele was already terrified and her face turned pale: "I told you to drive, and now you're stuck in traffic again?"

"Damn it..." the driver roared, "You can insult me, but you can't insult my car. It's my precious treasure, worth my life."

"I've been driving for so long and I've never had such a traffic jam, but it's only because you're in the car that there's a traffic jam."

"It's clearly your fault, woman, that's the problem, yet you blame my car."

"Get down, get down! I'm not taking the money, you coward!"

"Okay, okay." Lele quickly said, "I'll give you another five hundred. Hurry up and open it. You absolutely can't let them arrest me."

"Mister, please have mercy, I'm just a little girl..."

After a difficult journey, She finally arrived at the hospital.

After getting out of the taxi, Lele walked quickly towards the hospital.

She completely disregarded the fact that she was wearing a suit and short skirt, and that any movement would reveal too much skin.

A beautiful woman running wildly immediately attracted the attention of many people.

street.

One car after another braked sharply and came to a stop.

Watching Lele's retreating figure, they all spoke up.

"The boss said that she and Jerry definitely can't reconcile, so don't worry, just catch up with her."

"Quickly chase after her! Boss Karo said that even if Jerry is not good enough, he should last ten seconds. This woman must be talking nonsense."

"That woman is really good at lying. She was kicked out but she still pretended that Jerry had slept with her. Hurry up and chase after her."

Dozens of people ran quickly to catch up, but they were still a step too late.

The elevator doors have closed and it has started to ascend.

Lele breathed a sigh of relief and gasped for air.

As soon as the elevator doors opened, she rushed towards Aunt Ren's ward.

But then another elevator door opened, and several people shouted angrily, "Stop right there!"

But Lele had already run to a corridor where nearly ten men in black were standing.

The man in black saw someone rushing over and was about to stop them, but when they realized it was Lele, they didn't make a move.

Because Jerry had said that if Lele came to visit, Aunt Ren should not be stopped.

Lele also took the opportunity to run into the ward.

The dozens of men who caught up looked menacingly at the corridor filled with men in black standing before them.

"Damn, she can really run! Those legs are really long for a reason."

"So what if we have bodyguards? We have dozens of people here."

"No... these people are from the JM Group!"

All eyes fell on the badge on the black man's suit chest.

The logo of JM Group is prominently displayed on it.

The tense atmosphere between the group suddenly subsided.

"Damn it, that bitch has come to JM Group's territory."

"Didn't they say Jerry didn't like her? Why didn't the bodyguards stop her?"

"But the bodyguards didn't give her a friendly look either."

At this moment, a man in a black suit stepped forward. He was Han Dong, one of the three traffic light brothers. He said in a deep voice, "Chasing her?"

Everyone paused for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

"She cheated my boss out of 50 million yuan, and we demand she pay back the money!"

"That's right, she's swindled so much money, we have to catch her."

"Brother, I know you're one of JM Group's men, but we're in a difficult position too. If we don't catch her, we won't be able to explain ourselves."

"Then I'll kick her out. You all need to leave quickly so as not to disturb the patient's rest." Han Dong waved his hand.

He understood that Lele came here to escape the pursuit with the help of President Miller, but he also knew President Miller's attitude towards Lele.

If President Miller had wanted to help Lele, she wouldn't have been chased all the way here.

President Miller already showed kindness by allowing her to visit the patient, so how could he possibly let her seek refuge here and use his own bodyguards, Aunt Ren, as shields?

no way!

Without a second thought, Han Dong walked straight into the ward.

Chapter 175: Shelter at Hospital

In the ward.

Aunt Ren was holding a large tablet in her hands, from which loud shouts came through.

"You're the Dragon King? Impossible! You're clearly the son-in-law of the Puti Family!"

[A/N: she was watching shorts Drama]

She turned off the tablet, looked at Lele who was panting heavily with surprise, and hurriedly said, "Lele, what's wrong? Why are you in such a hurry? Please sit down, Aunt Ren will pour you a glass of water."

Lele trembled involuntarily, recalling the menacing looks of those people, and felt a chill run down her spine.

She caused those investors to lose nearly a billion yuan, with each person losing at least ten million yuan.

Fortunately, she arrived in time and reached Aunt Ren.

‘I'm safe now, but what about my parents?’

Even though her parents ran away first, with the combined efforts of those investors, they'll probably be caught eventually, right?

The thought of her parents, nearing fifty, being tormented because of her foolishness, made her heart ache.

“Aunt Ren…” Lele looked at Aunt Ren, not knowing what to say for a moment.

Aunt Ren said kindly, "Sit down, Lele, don't stand. Why did you come today? And why are you in such a hurry... Is something urgent?"

"You're busy with work and don't have much time to come over, which Aunt Ren understands."

"Why are you in such a hurry this time? Could it be that Jerry said something bad about you?"

Looking at Aunt Ren, Lele felt a deep sense of guilt.

‘Because of the investment efforts, I haven't been able to visit Aunt Ren much lately.’

She whispered, "No, no, Aunt Ren, I just missed you."

"Oh, my good child," Aunt Ren said with a smile.

 "Actually, Aunt Ren missed you too, but I was afraid that you were too busy with work and that I would bother you."

"Kito Ren told me that you've been working on some big project lately."

Lele trembled and could only timidly say, "Don't listen to his nonsense. I'm already lucky if I can make money peacefully."

Just then, Han Dong walked in and respectfully said, "Aunt Ren, a group of people have come outside; they're here to arrest her."

“That group said she had cheated out of tens of millions of dollars and demanded that she pay it back.”

"How about I kick her out so she doesn't disturb your rest?"

"No, no, I just want to see Aunt Ren!" Lele said in a panic.

Aunt Ren said in shock, "What's going on? No, Lele is my child, we can't kick her out."

"Aunt Ren... she had no good intentions at all. She hasn't come to see you for a while, and now that she's caused trouble, she wants to take refuge here." Han Dong said coldly, "Isn't this just shifting the blame onto you and onto President Miller?"

"President Miller disliked her from the start, but you made an exception and let her in."

"But she also wanted Mr. Miller to act as a shield for her, so that those debtors would hate Mr. Miller."

“I’m Mr. Miller’s person, and for Mr. Miller’s benefit, I have to kick her out.”

"Aunt Ren, don't make things difficult for me."

Upon hearing this, Aunt Ren replied without hesitation, "No, we can't let Lele go out."

She looked at Lele with a worried expression and said, "Don't be afraid, you can hide here first."

Han Dong continued to persuade her, "Aunt Ren, after all, she's a swindler..."

"I don't care." Aunt Ren shook her head and sighed, "Let this old woman borrow Jerry's power for a bit, you guys drive those people away."

"Anyway, with me here, no one can bully Lele."

Han Dong nodded and left.

Lele burst into tears.

I thought I could become Aunt Ren's support when I grew up, but I never expected that I would still have to rely on Aunt Ren.

…

Han Dong hesitated, because according to Boss Miller's instructions, everyone who was disturbing Aunt Ren's rest should be driven away.

But Aunt Ren protected Lele, so he could only call Jerry.

Han Dong stood at the end of the corridor outside the ward, his finger hovering over the phone screen for several seconds before tapping the call button.

The phone rang several times, each ring like a hammer blow to his heart, making him increasingly nervous.

"Hello?" Jerry's deep, slightly impatient voice came through the receiver. Han Dong couldn't help but shiver and quickly said:

"President Miller, it's me, Little Yellow, the one with a tuft of yellow hair."

"Speak quickly if you have something to say." Jerry seemed to be busy, with some background noise around them.

Han Dong swallowed hard and cautiously reported, "Mr. Miller, I'm sorry to bother you."

"Here's what happened. Lele suddenly came to Aunt Ren's ward, and now there's a group of people outside, shouting that Lele cheated them out of tens of millions and they want to arrest her to pay back the money."

"I originally intended to do as you instructed and drive away everyone who was disturbing Aunt Ren's rest, but Aunt Ren is protecting Lele and absolutely refuses to let them leave. What do you think of this situation..."

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone. Han Dong could hear Jerry's soft breathing. That brief silence made him even more uneasy.

Immediately afterwards, Jerry snorted coldly: "She really knows how to pick a place to hide."

Han Dong didn't dare to respond and could only wait quietly for instructions.

After a while, Jerry slowly spoke: "Don't let those debt collectors into the ward area, don't disturb my mother. As for Lele... let her stay there for now."

Han Dong felt like he had been granted a pardon and hurriedly nodded in agreement, "Okay, Mr. Miller, I understand. I'll take care of it right away."

After hanging up the phone, Han Dong breathed a sigh of relief and walked towards the ward door.

When the investors' men saw Han Dong approaching, they couldn't help but take a step back.

The JM Group is now at its peak, and Jerry's reputation is known to all. Anyone would have to think twice before provoking him.

Those small fry dared not act rashly.

But they were unwilling to let Lele go so easily. After all, their boss had invested a considerable sum in the Pumera Salt Lake project.

The money was wasted, and Lele was the culprit. How could we just stand by and watch her hide in the hospital room, living a carefree life and washing our hands of this mess?

The group exchanged glances, understanding each other perfectly, and pulled out their phones to call the boss behind them.

As soon as the call connected, the bosses' furious roars exploded like a machine gun: "Useless! A bunch of useless people! You can't even catch a single person, what's the use of keeping you around!"

The men hunched their shoulders, held their phones further away, and waited for things to quiet down on the other end for a while.

They then hurriedly reported the situation.

Upon hearing the name "Jerry," there was an instant silence on the other end of the phone. After a moment, a voice gritted its teeth and said, "Fine, fine, consider her lucky! Let's retreat for now and avoid provoking her. We'll find another opportunity to deal with her later!"

Although the bosses were furious, they were wary of Jerry's power and ultimately issued the order to retreat.

The subordinates listened to the busy tone on the phone, feeling helpless and frustrated, but they could only put away their phones, glare fiercely in the direction of the ward, and slink away.

In the ward.

Aunt Ren looked at Lele with a complicated expression.

Those wrinkles, some deep, some shallow, seem to hold a thousand unspoken words, yet one doesn't know where to begin.

Her gaze first fell on Lele's tear-streaked face, and a hint of heartache flashed in her eyes.

Her lips moved slightly, as if she wanted to say a few words of comfort, but something seemed to be stuck in her throat.

‘I've watched this child grow up since she was little, and I still vividly remember her clever and well-behaved appearance. How did she end up getting involved in such a huge disaster?

Chapter 176: Become Playthings

Aunt Ren felt a pang of sadness. She knew that Lele must have encountered an insurmountable obstacle to come to her in such a disheveled state.

But the fact that she was being scammed out of money was indeed beyond her expectations.

Her gaze slowly moved downwards, and she saw Lele's hands, which were still trembling slightly. The hands that used to hold pens, sign documents, and negotiate business deals had now lost all their confidence.

Aunt Ren sighed softly, the sigh being particularly clear in the quiet ward, as if she were spitting out all the unspeakable disappointment, worry, and love.

After a long silence, Aunt Ren finally reached out and gently patted Lele's hand. The movement was gentle and slow, carrying a hint of helplessness and a touch of comfort.

Lele finally couldn't hold back any longer. The grievances, resentment, and regret that had been building up for so long burst forth like a flood.

She choked out, her shoulders trembling violently: "Aunt Ren, do you know, it's all Jerry's fault! If it weren't for him, I wouldn't have been chased like this."

She raised her hand and wiped away her tears haphazardly, but the more she wiped, the more tears streamed down her face.

“Before, he praised the letter and the salt lake to me in glowing terms, saying it was a once-in-a-lifetime investment opportunity that would guarantee profits.”

“I was still a little skeptical, but then I thought that he had been in the business world for so long, with a wide network of connections and a keen eye, so he couldn’t be wrong.”

Lele's voice was broken and intermittent due to sobs, each word seeming to be squeezed out with difficulty from between her teeth:

"I foolishly believed him and invested all my savings. I also dragged in other investors who trusted me, all the while eagerly anticipating making a fortune."

"But in the end... It was all a scam. The letter and the salt lake were fake, and it has been exposed by the media. All the people behind it have run away, and I can't get my money back."

Looking at Lele, Aunt Ren sighed heavily, her eyes filled with helplessness.

‘The girl crying and wailing in front of me is no longer the innocent and kind-hearted Lele I remember.’

She shook her head and said, "Lele, Aunt Ren doesn't want to dwell on it too much. Since someone wants to harm you, then you should stay by Aunt Ren's side, and Aunt Ren will protect you."

Lele stopped sobbing and stared straight at Aunt Ren's face. Her lips trembled slightly. She could tell that Aunt Ren didn't believe her.

Her eyes were filled with disappointment; her once bright and lively eyes now seemed shrouded in a dark mist.

‘Why, why doesn't even Aunt Ren believe me?’

Scenes from her childhood flashed through her mind like a revolving lantern.

Back then, Aunt Ren would always hold her in her arms with a kind smile, secretly give her sweet candies, and affectionately call her "my dear girl".

When she bumped or bruised herself, they rushed to comfort her and ask how she was doing. That unconditional love was the warmest foundation of her childhood.

But why, at a time like this, would she choose not to believe her?

Lele's eyes were filled with hatred. This time, Jerry almost killed her!

Just then, Jacob called.

Lele's eyes lit up.

Jacob has hooked up with the big star Mony Roy; maybe that will be helpful to her. She hurriedly left the ward, reached out and swiped the screen to answer the phone.

Almost at the same instant, Jacob's concerned voice rang out urgently from the other end of the phone: "Lele, are you alright?"

Hearing that familiar and long-lost voice, Lele's tense nerves relaxed suddenly, and she could no longer suppress her grievances, so she burst into tears: "I'm doomed."

Her voice was filled with despair and helplessness. "All my investments have failed, I'm drowning in debt, and those investors are chasing me for money every day. I really don't know what to do."

Jacob was silent for a moment, then said, "I can help you, but you have to listen to me."

Lele looked at phone with excitement, as if she had grasped a lifeline.

She didn't even bother to wipe away her tears, and said urgently, "Jacob, you're still the best to me. I... I shouldn't have broken up with you back then."

She was filled with regret, wishing she had never broken up with Jacob.

‘He's still the best to me.’

…

Jacob sneered inwardly and continued, "A big shot whom even Sister Roy respects has taken a liking to you. If you serve him well, your troubles will be no problem."

Lele's eyes widened, and the hope that had just been ignited was instantly extinguished.

She thought Jacob was being kind and would help her, but she didn't expect him to make this kind of request.

‘Am I really useless except for my body?’

Lele bit her lower lip tightly, her eyes reddening, and angrily said into the phone, "I thought... I thought you really wanted to help me, but you gave me this terrible idea."

Jacob clicked his tongue on the other end of the phone: "Lele, that's a harsh thing to say. I went to great lengths to mention you to that important person."

"Look at your current situation. You're in debt everywhere, being chased like a stray dog. Who else can save you but this?"

"Impossible." Lele's chest heaved violently with anger.

 "No matter how down on my luck I am, I will never become someone else's plaything. That's my bottom line."

Jacob sneered, his voice suddenly rising: "Bottom line? You're talking to me about the bottom line? If you had a bottom line, would you have trusted Jerry back then and ended up in this miserable state?"

"Stop pretending here. Your parents can barely take care of themselves. How long can you maintain your high-mindedness?"

Lele seemed to have been struck on a sore spot, her voice choked with sobs: "Don't mention my parents! It's all my fault, but you're using this to pressure me, that's going too far!"

"I'm forcing you?" Jacob sneered.

"Lele, I'm showing you the right path. If you behave, you'll be rich and powerful in the future."

"If you remain stubborn and refuse to see the light, those creditors will throw you into a ditch tomorrow. Who will remember that you, Lele, were once the daughter of the Sen Family?"

Lele fell silent, tears streaming down her face, her inner struggle growing ever more intense.

After a long silence, she finally spoke with a hint of pleading, "Jacob, we were once in love, can't you think of another way? I beg you..."

Jacob grew impatient: "I have no other choice! Half an hour is almost up, give me a straight answer, are you willing or not?"

"Don't waste my time. I've already done a lot of favors for you with some big shots."

Lele gripped her phone tightly, her breathing becoming rapid and heavy.

Her gaze wandered aimlessly, while two voices argued fiercely in her mind.

On the one hand, the mountain of debt was like a giant beast with its jaws wide open, ready to devour her completely if she didn't agree.

From now on, I'm afraid I'll really have to spend my days in the dark, hopeless world of hiding from my debts.

On the other hand, she was unwilling to become a plaything of powerful figures.

"Jacob..." Lele spoke with difficulty, her voice filled with unprecedented weakness and confusion, "Let me think about it some more, just give me a little more time, okay?"

Jacob snorted coldly: "Lele, time waits for no one. As I just said, this opportunity will be fleeting."

"You think it's so easy to get through the doors of big shots? If you miss this opportunity, don't expect me to help you out in the future."

Lele's eyes were full of hesitation. She glanced back at the direction of Aunt Ren's hospital bed, and tears immediately fell down her cheeks.

‘No, I'm also Aunt Ren's pride, how could I possibly agree to something like this?’

‘My pride wouldn't allow me to agree.’

She suddenly screamed, "Jacob, is that what you think of me? Didn't you say that beauty is just my least remarkable advantage?"

"I am clearly a business genius, capable of running a multi-billion dollar company, and have accomplished several multi-million dollar projects."

"Tell that important person that I can help him run his business, manage it for him..."

Jacob's eyes were full of sarcasm: "To be honest, with your abilities, you'd struggle to even run a small business. Your previous success was all thanks to Jerry."

Lele's face flushed red with anger, and her voice became shrill with extreme fury: "Jacob, what nonsense are you spouting! I rely on my own abilities, when have I ever relied on Jerry?"

"Those projects, from planning to implementation, every step of which I personally oversaw and racked my brains to devise?"

Chapter 177: Deputy Mayor

Jacob let out a shrill laugh on the other end of the phone: "Do it yourself? Don't be ridiculous, Lele."

"Without Jerry helping you connect with people and build relationships, how could you possibly succeed?"

"Your so-called business plans were doomed from the very first step. You really think you're something special, believing you can make a name for yourself in the business world single-handedly?"

Lele's chest heaved violently, her eyes filled with resentment and hatred: "Jacob, you've gone too far! I don't believe it, I don't believe my previous achievements were fake."

"Even without Jerry, I can prove my abilities and show that important person my value. I'm not someone who can only rely on my looks to please him!"

Jacob snorted coldly, his tone becoming increasingly contemptuous: "Fine, go ahead and prove it."

"But let me give you a piece of advice: that big shot has seen it all. Your little tricks are nothing but child's play in his eyes."

"If you don't seize this one and only opportunity now, you'll regret it later."

"Don't worry about it!" Lele said through gritted teeth, "I'll go and find a way to pay back all the money I owe."

"No matter what, I, Lele, would never become someone else's plaything just because of a little money."

“Then I’ll wait and see,” Jacob said slowly.

“Let’s see how you, the former ‘business genius,’ turn things around in a desperate situation. I hope you can still be this tough then.”

After he finished speaking, a dial tone came from the phone, and Jacob hung up.

Lele stood there, both anxious and angry.

In the end, all she could do was squat on the ground in despair, burying her face in her hands and weeping bitterly.

......

Night.

Jerry and Tim Roy arrived at a residential area.

The community looks ordinary, with gray walls bearing the marks of time, and the security booth at the entrance is also a bit old. The residents coming and going are dressed plainly, just like any other community.

But Jerry and Tim Roy both knew this.

The neighborhood looks ordinary, but it's full of important figures who are prominent in the Kingsland government.

Tim Roy said nervously, "Dude, are you kidding me? This really isn't a trap?"

"If you're scared, just stay outside," Jerry said irritably.

Tim Roy was stunned for a moment, then quickly followed Jerry.

They took the elevator to the top floor and knocked on the door.

A moment later, the door slowly opened, and the mayor's wife, a gentle and elegant woman, opened the door.

She was dressed in an elegant Traditional attire, with a perfectly timed smile on her face and kind eyes: "You must be Mr. Miller and Mr.Tim, come in quickly."

The middle-aged, balding mayor was sitting at the dining table. Hearing the noise, he smiled and stood up, saying, "Please come in quickly, the food is almost ready."

He greeted them warmly, his plump face full of sincerity, showing no trace of the arrogance often associated with those in positions of power.

The more this happened, the more uncertain Tim Roy felt. He could only follow Jerry step by step into the house, occasionally stealing glances at the surroundings.

Fearing that the mayor would use the smashing of the cup as a signal to summon executioners to chop them both up, they were in a panic.

Jerry shook hands with the mayor with an air of nonchalance and sat down with a composed expression.

It was as if the person opposite him wasn't the mayor of Kingsland, but just an ordinary old man.

The mayor's calm gaze subtly observed Jerry, his eyes revealing a hint of astonishment.

Fortunately, he listened to Jerry's advice; otherwise, he and his old boss would have been finished.

It's no exaggeration to say that Jerry gave him a second chance at life.

The old leader also instructed that Jerry must be properly thanked and not treated as an ordinary young man.

The mayor smiled and pulled out chairs for Jerry and Tim Roy, saying, "Don't be shy, make yourselves at home."

But after hearing this, Tim Roy couldn't relax at all. He only dared to sit on the edge of the chair, his smile was more like a grimace, and his hands were placed properly on his knees.

…

Jerry, on the other hand, was quite at ease. After bowing slightly to express his gratitude, he sat down steadily, looked up at the mayor, and said, "You are too kind. You even specially prepared a banquet to entertain me. I feel a little embarrassed."

The mayor waved his hand: "Mr. Miller, what are you saying? If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be sitting here so peacefully now."

As he spoke, he personally poured Jerry a cup of tea, and in the steaming heat, his gaze fell on Jerry again.

Having worked his way up from the bottom, the mayor has seen all kinds of people and developed a keen eye for talent.

When he first met Jerry, he just thought he was a young man with some family wealth and didn't take him seriously.

But what happened next was beyond his expectations. Jerry's methods, vision, and courage repeatedly refreshed his understanding.

If Jerry hadn't delivered the crucial information in advance, he would probably have been swept away and sunk to the bottom in that undercurrent of political turmoil, not to mention the old leader behind him.

Listening to the two's pleasantries, Tim Roy was filled with doubt. He quietly leaned closer to Jerry and asked in a low voice, "What exactly happened? It sounds like you did something that saved the world?"

Jerry ignored him, but gently patted his hand, indicating that if he didn't understand, he should speak less.

The mayor's wife then came out of the kitchen with the last dish, smiling and saying, "Stop chatting and eat while it's hot."

At the dinner table, the mayor would occasionally serve food to Jerry, his attitude warm and affectionate.

After dinner, the three of them sat on the sofa.

Tim Roy's expression turned serious; he knew it was time to get down to business.

He was very nervous because the mayor was being so nice today, fearing it might be a trap.

He looked anxiously at Jerry, wanting to urge her to speak.

But Jerry calmly drank his tea and even took out a cigarette to offer to the mayor.

The mayor waved his hand and chuckled, "No, no, my wife won't allow it. You two young men shouldn't smoke either, lest I get scolded after you leave."

Jerry smiled and put the cigarette away.

The mayor said, "Jerry, I owe you a lot this time. If it weren't for you, I would have been in big trouble."

"I won't say much in thanks. I'll try my best to help in the future, as long as it's reasonable."

He looked at Tim Roy: "You've been in the position of police chief for a while now and have made a lot of contributions. It's time for you to move up a rank."

"At the next city meeting, I will nominate you as deputy mayor. You'd better be prepared."

Tim Roy was stunned when he heard this.

Tim Roy sat on the sofa as if struck by lightning, his mouth agape, unable to close it for a long time.

He never expected that coming with Jerry would bring him such wonderful news.

HisMy initial anxiety was instantly replaced by overwhelming joy and disbelief.

Has the authorities been in power for a while? Only a few months, okay?

Generally, you need to stay in the position for at least three years before you have a chance to be promoted.

‘When it came to my turn, I was promoted in less than three months.’

Although we have indeed solved a few major cases, that is far from enough.

After thinking for a moment, he immediately realized it was because of Jerry.

It took him a while to come to his senses, and he jumped up.

His body trembled slightly with excitement, and he stammered, "Mayor, you...you're not joking, are you? I...I'm not worthy of this!"

As he spoke, he stole glances at Jerry, his eyes showing both gratitude and disbelief.

It seemed as if they were asking Jerry to confirm whether this sudden surprise was real.

The mayor couldn't help but burst into laughter when he saw Tim Roy's appearance: "Do I look like I'm joking? You've got a good work record, everyone can see it."

"I have the ability, and this time I've caught the opportunity. I just need to prepare well and not mess things up."

Jerry took a leisurely sip of tea and chuckled, "What are you standing there for? Hurry up and thank the mayor."

"This is an opportunity that many people would love to have, so you must seize it firmly."

Tim Roy then seemed to snap out of his daze, rushed to the mayor, bowed deeply, and said in a loud and sincere voice, "Mayor, thank you so much! I will definitely live up to your expectations, work even harder, and do my job well!"

He straightened his back, his face full of high spirits, and the timid look he had just had had completely disappeared.

The mayor smiled and helped Tim Roy up, patting him on the shoulder: "Why thank me? You should thank your good brother."

Chapter 178: Meeting End

Tim Roy turned to look at Jerry, his eyes slightly red. A thousand words were stuck in his throat, and in the end he could only squeeze out one sentence: "I will remember this kindness. From now on, if you ever need me, my life is yours!"

Jerry put down his teacup, stood up, and walked to Tim Roy's side: "What are you saying? We're brothers, let's not talk like that."

After saying that, he looked at the mayor, his expression becoming serious. "Let's talk about serious business."

Tim Roy was taken aback.

Business?

Being able to become the deputy mayor is already a huge achievement.

Was it just considered a trivial matter?

Could it be something to do with the Rhys Family?

However, with such large and powerful families, even getting the city's top official involved can be quite challenging.

Even if Jerry did the mayor a great favor, it shouldn't force the mayor to oppose the Rhys Family, right?

This is considered taking advantage of someone's favor and becoming arrogant, which will arouse the city's resentment or even disgust.

But the mayor simply nodded with a gloomy expression: "I know everything about the Rhys Family."

"They have some nerve, hiring someone to kill someone in broad daylight. They don't take me, the mayor, seriously at all."

"Even after Tim arrested the suspect, he still dared to send people from the provincial police station to forcibly intervene in the case, suppress it, and prevent it from being tried, which is an even more serious crime."

The mayor grew increasingly angry as he spoke, slamming his hand on the table, causing the teacups to shake violently. "This is utterly lawless! In a society governed by law, do they really think they can cover up everything? If we don't crack down on this now, who knows what kind of chaos Kingsland will descend into!"

“Even if you don’t speak up, as the mayor, I cannot tolerate the existence of such evil forces.”

Tim Roy was startled.

He didn't care about the mayor's high-sounding official language.

What he cared about was that Jerry had actually managed to get the mayor to make such a statement.

Is the mayor really going to go against the Rhys Family?

Jerry smiled faintly, knowing that the mayor was only saying superficial things.

The mayor wouldn't have taken action against the Rhys Family if he didn't owe them a favor.

He looked at Tim Roy and added, "Tim, was the case that was reported a few days ago also investigated by people from the province? He was supposed to go to jail, but he was released without charge."

Tim Roy nodded quickly: "That's right, the Rhys Family is acting recklessly because they have powerful backers."

"Moreover, when I requested a retrial, the process was stalled at the provincial level, and it was obvious that the province was protecting Lucien to the death."

The mayor slammed his fist on the table and stood up, looking at Tim Roy and saying, "This is outrageous! If this continues, the judicial fairness and social order of Kingsland will be trampled into the mud by them!"

“I will immediately approve their procedures and reopen the case.”

"Tim, ​​gather the evidence, take the arrest warrant, and arrest all the Rhys Family members involved in the assassination."

"Go ahead and do it, make sure it's fair and just, bring the criminals to justice, and I'll take the blame."

Tim Roy was visibly shaken, his eyes filled with excitement and disbelief.

Is the mayor truly determined to fight the Rhys Family to the death?

If he changes his mind halfway through, he and Jerry will be in big trouble.

Jerry saw the worry in his heart and smiled faintly, saying, "The mayor is one of us, so go ahead and do it. He will definitely support us to the end."

"I will convene a meeting tomorrow to demand a thorough investigation of the Rhys Family." The mayor stared into Tim Roy's eyes: "I want to see if those officials in Kingsland who are protecting the Rhys Family still dare to speak up for them."

"If they dare not, then the city is of one mind and will deal with this matter severely."

Tim Roy was shocked upon hearing this.

The mayor convened a city-wide meeting and set a goal to thoroughly investigate the Rhys Family.

Once the resolution is passed, all officials in the Southern Prefecture will at least openly target the Rhys Family.

Not to mention, the people here in the city will do everything they can to destroy the Rhys Family.

The Rhys Family was truly finished.

This also demonstrates the mayor's attitude: he will absolutely not back down halfway and will do everything in his power to destroy the Rhys Family.

Tim Roy's last bit of worry vanished.

Jerry nodded in satisfaction, stood up and said with a smile, "Thank you for upholding justice for me, Mayor. I won't bother you any longer."

"Tim, let's go."

Tim Roy quickly said, "Then we'll take our leave."