A Call That Changed Her Entire Life

Chapter 1552 What Are You Afraid Of

“Do you really think that just because you run a casino, it makes you a man worthy of my time?“ Louis sneered. He didn't want to waste another second on Bill, so he turned around and started to walk away.

At that point, Bill was done being talked down to. He was fuming and didn't hesitate to start a fight anymore. While pointing at Louis, he shouted, “Even if it's illegal to run a casino, the money I get from it is too good to ignore. That's the only reason I do this. Isn't it enough that you've shut down my source of livelihood? Do you really need to go to such lengths just to humiliate me in front of my men? I hope that you haven't forgotten that when it comes to business, paying sooner is better than later, even if you don't get what you want. You just need to realize that you're still young and it's not your time yet. You have to give way to your elders but you offend them instead. Now that you've made me your enemy, what good does that do you?“ Content is © 2024 NôvelDrama.Org.

His words resounded deep in Louis' mind. However, his own family and friends' safety was the only thing he cared about. With a blank expression on his face, Louis recalled the time that Bill had beaten his good friend, Ethan, to within an inch of his life. His friend had done nothing wrong, but had been beaten so badly that he needed to go to the hospital. With that in mind, Louis knew that if he didn't get rid of Bill right at that moment, he would definitely regret it later on.

That being said, Louis was a smart man. He knew showing his desire for revenge would only cause trouble for him and Ethan. As a result, he kept quiet and simply stared at Bill, trying his best to come across as normal.

A few moments later, Louis cleared his throat and calmly spoke with a smirk on his face. “Just do what you want while I'll do what needs to be done. Don't you think that's the fairest option for everyone here?“

Shortly after that, his smirk disappeared. He suddenly looked serious and added, “To tell you the truth, if I see an insect sucking the blood and the hard-earned money of other people, I just can't resist the

urge to squash it. I'm sorry, but it's in my nature to interfere. In your case, I can't avert my eyes and step away when someone opens a casino and extorts money from its customers. Unfortunately for you, I'm not afraid of being a righteous man. Besides, I like doing these kinds of things. It makes me feel like a good citizen of this country.“

Not a single shred of his anger towards Bill showed while he spoke. Louis' wise words unexpectedly affected a few of Bill's men. When those few finally accepted that they were up to no good, they quickly lost their arrogance and even their will to fight, especially since their own boss couldn't even utter a single word back at Louis. With this realization, these men started to think of what to do after quitting being Bill's henchmen.

“Remember this day, Louis! I swear, if you ever find yourself in a ditch, I'll make your life a living hell.“ Bill exclaimed as a final attempt to maintain his dignity in front of his men.

Louis, who was sitting in a chair in front of Bill, didn't seem to take his threat seriously. He simply waved his hand, as if he was swatting away an annoying fly. His actions angered Bill some more. But before he could open his mouth, Louis gave a subtle threat of his own. “I hope you don't forget that it's broad daylight outside. You should probably be careful of what you say in front of me, or you might get a taste of your own medicine. Anyway, goodbye and be careful on your way out.“

Left speechless, Bill and his men walked out of the Ke Group building with dejected looks on their faces. Bill gnashed his teeth in anger and cursed until he got inside his car.

“Go and find out the weakest link of the Ke Group. I'm sure he must have something we can take advantage of. Since he's made it clear that he's our enemy, we have to let him know how it feels to be one.“

Bill's resolve to fight gave his men a boost in confidence. They quickly left to do their jobs in high spirits. Even if they hadn't gotten any information yet, they were all eager to get back at Louis.

Meanwhile, Louis made his way to an unknown warehouse. His face was full of excitement the moment he got there. He turned around and ordered the people around him. “I want to make sure that Bill never gets the chance to fight back ever again. Does anyone here know where his other casinos are located?“

“Sir! Shouldn't we let things die down first?“ one of Louis' men uttered. A lot of them didn't agree with starting a new fight right after the last one. They were worried that they might walk into a trap since Bill's men were still on high alert.

“I won't take no for an answer! He should've known the consequences of his actions from the very beginning. I can't let him think that he's the strongest man in town forever! If some of you feel afraid, don't be. All of us here are fighting for the greater good. I can assure you that luck will always be by our side!“ Louis spoke fearlessly. His yearning for righteousness was too strong, to the point that he didn't even consider the dangers he would face. Ever since he was a young boy, he had never been afraid to do the right thing. His confident speech brought a sense of invulnerability to his men. Just like that, no one hesitated to go up against Bill anymore.

A few hours later, the news of Bill's defeat spread like wildfire. Ethan was informed of it through a phone call with Marc.

When Marc hung up the phone, Ethan let out a heavy sigh. He was worried that Louis would be in danger. But instead of calling his friend, he called Jacob.

“Hey! Why would you let him do that? It's too reckless! You're making enemies for no good reason. Even if he doesn't consider you one right now, he'll definitely come for you in the future!“

The fact that Ethan didn't use any names confused Jacob. He honestly thought that it was just a wrong number. He didn't like wasting time so he asked, “What are you talking about?“

On the other side of the phone, Ethan was frantic and didn't even think of giving an explanation. He just kept going on and on. “Why didn't you tell me that he would do that? Couldn't you have waited for me to at least come back? Do you realize how hard it is to fight against evil men? Aren't you even slightly worried about what Bill might have in store for you?“

Hearing the name “Bill“ made Jacob ponder. He dropped everything he was doing and quickly asked for more information. As soon as Jacob was told the ins and outs of the situation, he immediately knew who Ethan was talking about.

“To tell you the truth, Ethan, I don't think Louis has done anything wrong. Bill needed to be taught a lesson a long time ago. If it was me in his shoes, I would've done the same thing, but a little rougher, to the point that Bill wouldn't be able to fight back anymore.“ Jacob was known for his cold and ruthlessness towards his enemies. His words were a clear depiction of it. But when it came to his friends and family, he was the nicest man there could ever be.

Ethan quickly realized that Jacob wouldn't let anything bad happen to Louis. That allowed him to calm down, but he was still worried about Jacob. With a little calmer voice, he said, “Okay, just be careful. Don't forget what Bill is capable of.“

“Don't worry. I know how stubborn that man can be. That being said, I'm pretty sure I can knock him down quite easily if I take him seriously.“ The way Jacob responded made him sound arrogant. As a result, Ethan started to worry again.

With a bitter smile, he replied, “Stop kidding around. If you make a mistake with Bill, you'll definitely regret it. Do I need to remind you that he's been a gangster since he was a young man? Please, stop making me feel like you're not taking this seriously, okay?“

While Ethan's was full of concern, Jacob couldn't help but feel amused. With a cold and menacing smirk, he replied, “I appreciate you giving me some advice. But stop worrying about me and focus on

your recovery. Just relax in the hospital with Estelle. Even if Bill finds a weapon to use against me, I'll turn that very weapon against him. Trust me, we'll come out on top on this one.“

Ethan knew there was something else Jacob wasn't telling him. But before he could ask him about it, Jacob ended the call and refused to answer his phone anymore. Since Jacob had made it clear that he didn't need any help, Ethan had no choice but to mind his own business. The only thing left in his mind was to try his best to not wake up Estelle, who was sleeping in the same bed as him.

As soon as Jacob hung up, he dialed Louis' number.

“Well, you've been a busy man these past few days, haven't you? So why didn't you ask for my help?“ Jacob had no time to waste, so he didn't bother with pleasantries. He just wanted to get down to business.

Just by the tone of Jacob's voice, Louis knew he had been exposed. Without hesitation, he admitted the truth. “Oh? Do you know how good it feels to be a hero? Especially a lone wolf type?“

“How stupid! Stop acting like a little kid!“ Jacob scolded Louis. But since he hasn't done it in such a long time, he didn't sound threatening at all. Louis even chuckled to himself a little bit. However, Jacob's next words hit the nail right on the head. “Yes, you're safe for now. But did you even consider the fact that you're putting everyone you know in danger for the rest of their lives? Do you really think that you're always going to be there to protect them?“

Jacob's questions made Louis realize how naive he was. He was a little peeved from being lectured but he knew his brother-in-law was just worried for him. As a result, he restrained his arrogance and calmly answered. “I can assure you that I can keep everyone safe. As for the future, I just need to get rid of Bill's ability to make money. After that, he shouldn't be able to mess with me anymore, don't you agree?

When he has nothing left, what's there to be afraid of?“ Louis just spoke the truth in his mind, but it still came across as pure arrogance to Jacob. The more Jacob heard, the angrier he became. He couldn't

help but talk some sense into him. “Do I need to remind you that a man who has nothing else to lose is the most dangerous kind of person? When that time comes, someone will definitely get hurt. Who will be next, Taylor?“

Louis couldn't utter a single word in response. Even if he was confident about his plan, it always lingered in his mind that leaving Bill alive would be one of the biggest mistakes in his life. His greatest weakness was his kindness, and he didn't need to be reminded of that. Filled with anger, he formed his hands into fists and exclaimed, “This fight is between me and Bill. I know what I'm doing, so back off!“

Before Louis could hang up the phone, Jacob managed to have the last word. “I don't care how much progress you've made. But from now on, stay away from Bill. Just lie low and don't do anything stupid until I'm done with him!“