I’m Someone Else

Chapter 240

Chapter 240

His eyes were bloodshot, and his hands tightly gripped the steering wheel. Jake pressed the accelerator to the floor, recklessly speeding down the road.

It was only through this reckless driving that he could find some temporary relief from his overwhelming despair.

“What the hell is wrong with this guy? Is he in such a rush to die?”

“No, he’s rushing to attend his loved one’s funeral.”

“Damn it! He really is something. Why is he causing chaos on the road just because he wants to die? Can’t he just do it without dragging the rest of us into it?”

Jake’s actions drew complaints from people on the road. He even ran red lights and paid no attention to other vehicles. In his eyes, there were no other cars, only people desperately trying to avoid him. If they failed to evade him in time, a traffic accident would surely ensue. It was no wonder that everyone cursed him for his actions.

After arriving at the company, Jake settled himself into the executive chair in his office as he closed his eyes in contemplation.

Seeking vengeance for his son through Blake was now out of the question. He had to find a solution on his own. Since I can’t take any action against Chloe, I need to find someone else connected to Thomas to target. Considering that Thomas is an orphan, his connections are likely limited. Apart from Chloe, his foster sister, I doubt he has any other family members. While Olivia shares a close relationship with him, targeting her is out of the question since he is always in her presence. What other options do I have?

Suddenly, Jake’s eyes snapped open, revealing a glimmer of resolute determination. He swiftly reached for his phone, pressing a series of buttons before holding it to his ear to initiate a careful inquiry.

Five minutes later, he concluded the call, a faint smirk playing on his lips. He had devised a plan to deal with Thomas, one that would not only infuriate and unhinge the man but also have the potential to eradicate him entirely if executed with precision.

Although this method was somewhat devious, Jake couldn’t bring himself to care anymore. Who gave you the right to take my son’s life, Thomas? Who the hell do you think you are?! Meddling in other people’s affairs when you have nothing better to do, eh? The one I’m going after is Olivia. What does it have to do with you?

Knock! Knock!

The sound of a knock on the door jolted Jake back to reality. “Come in.”

A middle-aged man in a suit entered the office, holding a document in his hand. “Mr. Hind, this is the information we’ve just acquired. Please take a look.”

The man handed over the file, and Jake quickly flipped through the pages.

Snap! As Jake closed the file, excitement lit up his face. Hadn’t he said so? No one was meant to be adrift like floating duckweed, wandering aimlessly without a care in the world.

“Go to the address in this file and destroy everything there. And make sure to bring back the item!” Jake’s voice carried determination as he clenched his teeth.

“What?” The man froze upon hearing Jake’s words. Destroy it? Bring back the item? B-But won’t that invite bad karma and repercussions?

“Mr. Hind, I-I dare not. How about… you choose someone else?” the man suggested nervously.

Anyone else could go if they wanted, but he certainly wouldn’t. He feared the potential negative consequences and unfavorable outcomes that karma might bring in the future.

Jake’s eyes widened as he angrily retorted, “Just do everything I say! Did I say anything about choosing someone else?”

“B-But is it not good to do this?”

“What the hell is not good about it? Why? Do you think my words hold no weight? Let me make it clear —I’m giving you an order. You can choose to carry it out or not. If you choose not to, then pack up and get the hell out of here! The Hind Group doesn’t keep useless people!” Jake replied furiously.

“Oh, by the way, I forgot to tell you. After you resign, I’ll give you a week to settle your affairs!”

Jake was already in a foul mood. How dare a mere employee defy him? It seemed like they were pushing their luck and inviting trouble by provoking him!

As Jake was seething with anger, the man’s legs trembled uncontrollably. The message was crystal clear: it was a matter of do or die. Although the task was morally dubious, staying alive was far more important than succumbing to death.

“Mr. Hind, you can rest assured that the task will be completed,” the man responded.

With that, he exited the office. He had already made up his mind. If Jake assigned him the task, he could delegate it to his own subordinates instead of doing it himself.

“Haha!” Jake chuckled triumphantly. He could already envision the contorted anger on Thomas’ face. You took my son’s life, Thomas, and caused significant losses to the Hind Family. It’s time for you to pay the price!

Later that evening, the man approached Jake and placed a rectangular object in front of him. “Mr. Hind, this is what you requested.”

“Very well. You may leave now.” Jake dismissed him with a wave of his hand.

However, the man lingered near the door and silently observed Jake’s every move in the office.

The rectangular box contained the ashes of Chloe’s mother. This was the very reason why he had been willing to defy Jake’s orders rather than carry out the task himself.

“Why does Mr. Hind want this?” The man was puzzled. Desecrating a grave, digging up ashes… Has Mr. Hind completely lost his mind? Is he not afraid of the consequences that might follow?

Just then, a burst of sinister and eerie laughter echoed from the office. The man at the doorway was startled to see Jake holding the urn in his hands and laughing heartily.

Jake’s intentions became clear. Aren’t you an orphan without parents, Thomas? Well, that’s not a problem. Chloe must have parents and other relatives, right? Since she’s your foster sister, and now that her mother’s ashes have been unearthed, I’m sure you can’t simply ignore it! Especially considering it’s because of your actions!

Jake intended to use Chloe’s mother’s ashes as leverage to coerce Thomas into pleading for mercy.

“Holy sh*t!” The man instinctively recoiled at the sight. Mr. Hind must have lost his mind. I should leave quickly!

With that, he swiftly turned on his heel and rushed away.

He still retained a shred of conscience as he had merely instructed someone to open the tomb and retrieve the ashes. He did not carry out the grave destruction as Jake had demanded.

That was why Chloe and Thomas were still unaware of what had transpired.

“Madam, I hope you don’t blame me for disturbing your peace. You can’t blame me. If anyone deserves blame, it’s your precious daughter. After all, she’s the one who got so close to Thomas, right?”

Taking a puff of his cigarette, Jake turned toward the urn and continued, “Oh, and I almost forgot to mention, to keep you company in the afterlife, I’ll send down your loved ones as well, except for your son, who is serving in the military. Haha! Have a nice reunion down there!”

However, Jake’s plan didn’t stop at killing Thomas. He had meticulously planned everything and spared no one from the Hahns Family either. It was all because of Thomas that Drake had been killed. As such, Jake wanted everyone connected to Thomas to join Drake in the afterlife.

The Hind Family, one of the masterminds behind Minacia Oito Irieson, had a notorious reputation for their heinous acts that outraged people. They had earned the ire of many and were certainly not in anyone’s good graces.

Jake’s descent into madness had reached a point where he didn’t hesitate to destroy graves and disturb ashes. It was a clear reflection that the kind of master he served was directly reflected in his actions and behavior.