Blind to the Fact

When they heard that, they glanced toward my car.My car was fully reinforced with bulletproof and explosion-resistant features. After the crash, there was only a dent in the outer shell. Nothing inside was damaged. His car, on the other hand, was half-wrecked with all four airbags deployed.Frustrated that his luxurious Maybach couldn’t withstand a crash with a Volkswagen, the owner was fuming.“You’re only driving a Volkswagen, yet you’re trying to act smug here? Do you even know how much my car costs? It’s worth more than your life!”“My life?” I frowned, catching a strong whiff of alcohol from his breath. It all made sense. “Well, I don’t know about that.”Hearing that, the Maybach owner seized me and sneered.“Why the hell am I wasting my breath on some broke loser like you? You’d better start calling your family and friends for money now.”However, the truth was that he had been the one breaking the law by racing down the emergency lane at over 200 km/h.Even though he sa

Clang!The railing shook violently. It was bending and on the verge of breaking.Just as disaster loomed, my engine finally roared to life. I slammed the gas pedal, and the car dashed forward, breaking free from the crushing pressure.Upon seeing this, Gabriel’s face twisted with panic. He stomped the brake repeatedly before finally managing to stop his car.However, as his wheels screeched to a halt, he ran over a shard of broken glass that flew up and embedded itself deep in my thigh. I gritted my teeth as pain shot through me.Gabriel stormed over, cursing loudly, “I was trying to crash into your car and you dodged? You almost got me killed!”I nearly scoffed.He rammed into me but didn’t want me to avoid him?“Did you think I was going to sit there and get pushed off the cliff?”“This is how it works in Jacksboro City. If I want someone to live, they live. If I want someone to die, they die.”Hearing him talk like some thug, I pressed my hand over the bleeding wound on my

Everyone present was stunned.“Oh my god, what’s going on? Is this some kind of military drill?”“It’s the holiday season! What kind of drill needs these many helicopters?”Even Gabriel froze for a moment, but he thought of something more.The only person who could command this many armed police helicopters was the recently transferred high-ranking governor from another province.That was the very person the Jenkins family of Jacksboro City had been trying to cozy up to lately.“Boys, stop! Don’t hit him until they’re gone!”Corruption and violence grow from the same root — power.They were like sisters, born of the same soil.Gabriel might be arrogant, but only toward those inferior to him.When it came to those superior to him, he was submissive. That was how he and the whole Jenkins family had survived all this time.Hearing his words, I smiled faintly. “Why stop? Keep going. Didn’t you say that in Jacksboro City, whoever you want alive lives, and whoever you wish dead di

“Heh... fine. Pay now then. Jenkins Construction will cover the full cost of damages in Jacksboro City tonight. Will you agree to that?”Before Jack could say anything, Gabriel flew into a rage.“The whole city’s losses? Xander Cullen, what do you think our company is? A money tree for you to pluck from? Yeah, I did offend you, I’ll admit that! However, if you want to get it back from someone, take it out on me! My life’s cheap. I’ll pay for it with my blood!”Jack’s face darkened and he kicked his brother hard in the stomach.“Shut up! I’ve spoiled you too much! How dare you say something like that to Mr. Cullen!”Gritting his teeth, Jack turned to me and said, “Mr. Cullen, I’ll have this fool thrown straight into prison after the holidays for offending you.“But as for your condition... our construction company can’t agree to that.“It’s not that we can’t afford it, but we have tens of thousands of workers working under us. If we pay that amount of money now, we might not be a

After the eve was the festive day, the holiday was just a blink of an eye for some people. However, for the others, like Gabriel, days passed like years. One day, unable to bear it any longer, Gabriel called his older brother, Jack.“Jack, it has already been a week since the holiday. When are you going to get me out of here?”Jack paused for a long moment before answering, “Hang in there a bit longer. I heard rumors that Xander will be taking up a new position at the Jacksboro Public Security Bureau soon. I will use the welcoming party as a chance to plead your case.”Gabriel grumbled, “Come on, Jack, he is just some punk. Do we have to be so scared of him?”Jack let out a sigh. “When will you finally grow up? Remember this! All our wealth and status are built on power. With power comes the need for respect. Got it?”With that, he hung up, hesitated a moment, then called me.“Who is this?”“Mr. Cullen, it is me, Jack. Hahaha, I heard you will be arriving in Jacksboro City soo