Meeting with a Business Partner

"The past three years, several similar organizations have suddenly emerged. They're trying to take over the business we've built all this time. Each of them has a name and influence strong enough that the top brass of the Black Dragon Organization believe they'll become a serious threat if left unchecked."

"This isn't just a mere prediction. In fact, one of them recently tried to take over our business territory intentionally. Luckily, we found out in time and managed to handle it quickly," Daniel said, briefly summarizing the situation within the organization.

David Smith nodded several times. He understood the situation well. Long ago, he had already predicted this would happen.

"I've suspected this would happen for a long time. I warned the leadership of the Black Dragon Organization, but only a few took my words seriously. Perhaps they believed we were too big to be challenged," David said with a cold smile.

Daniel remained silent, remembering David's warning from back then. Among the leaders, Daniel was one of the few who had believed him.

"That’s why some of us are truly hoping you’ll return and join us again," Daniel said, gently trying to persuade David.

"I already told you, Daniel, I can’t. I have a new life now. Leave—I'm sure you can handle this without me."

"But, Sir..."

"Leave, Daniel!"

David’s tone suddenly turned cold and sharp. His gaze radiated authority.

Realizing the situation was getting out of control, Daniel didn’t push further. He motioned for his men to leave with him.

"I hope the Black Dragon Organization won’t fall because of this," David muttered as he watched them walk away.

It's important to understand: an organization's job was to protect major companies or well-known families from business rivals.

It was a lucrative line of work—but also extremely risky. That was why David had decided to leave once he married Luna.

Now, evening had come. David had just finished work. As he stepped out of the shower, Luna arrived home from the office.

"Good evening, Luna. Would you like dinner first, or a shower?" he asked, greeting his wife.

"I want to ask you something first," Luna replied, staring at David intently.

"What is it you want to ask?"

"About what happened at Willie’s wedding. Is it true, what they’ve been saying?"

David paused. He was caught off guard by Luna’s question. He quickly thought through the situation—he knew what had happened at the Diamond Hall was surely being talked about.

"Oh, that was just a coincidence, Luna. Maybe Jordan Nelson mistook me for someone he feared. That’s why he made his son and son-in-law kneel before me," David replied, trying to hide the truth.

Luna narrowed her eyes at him, scanning him from head to toe.

Thinking it over, what he said made some sense. It was hard to believe that someone like Jordan would kneel without reason, especially since David didn’t look intimidating at all.

"You might be right. I can’t believe they’d stoop that low, considering you don’t command any authority," Luna said sarcastically.

David just smiled at her remark. He didn’t want to argue.

"Let’s just forget about it, Luna. You should shower now. I’ve prepared warm water."

Luna nodded quietly and walked away.

Later, Luna came to the dining table. She sat down and examined the dishes laid out.

"Enjoy your meal. I hope the food suits your taste," said David, who was already standing nearby.

Luna didn’t respond. She glanced at him briefly, then sat down to eat.

"This food tastes terrible. I’m not eating it," she said, slamming down her utensils and walking away.

In truth, David's cooking was always delicious—perfectly suited to her tastes.

But tonight, everything tasted bland to Luna. Just thinking about who her husband was made it hard to enjoy anything.

David wasn’t surprised. He was used to Luna’s cold demeanor by now.

"There are fresh fruits in the fridge. If you won’t eat this, at least have some fruit. You shouldn’t go hungry, Luna," he said, still smiling.

David continued eating. When he finished, he cleared the table.

Midnight arrived unnoticed. David was asleep on the living room couch when he was startled awake by the sound of the door opening.

"Luna? Where are you going this late?" David asked, surprised to see her leaving.

"I’m meeting a business partner," Luna replied, barely glancing back.

"But it’s the middle of the night. Can’t the meeting wait until morning?"

"No. He insisted on meeting now."

"Luna, look at the time—it’s past midnight."

"So what? I do all this to support myself, because I have a useless husband. Stay out of this, David. Go back to sleep and enjoy your poverty!" she snapped before slamming the door.

David sighed deeply. He had a bad feeling something was wrong.

It didn’t make sense—who would want to meet a business partner at midnight?

Quietly, David decided to follow her.

“Hmm… Who is that man? What are they talking about?” David whispered to himself as he saw Luna sitting across from a tall man at a restaurant.

Driven by curiosity, he crept closer to eavesdrop.

"Luna, do you know who this is?" the man asked, showing her a photo.

"Isn’t that Willie Nelson?" Luna asked.

"Yes, that’s him. You’ve stirred up trouble with him. Now, if you want your career and your family’s business to survive, you’ll have to kiss Willie Nelson’s feet."

"Are you threatening me?" Luna asked, shocked.

"This isn’t just a threat, Luna. What I’m saying will happen if you don’t comply."

"Who exactly are you? I thought this meeting was about a business partnership?"