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Chapter 92
Chapter 92
Chapter 92
Steven suddenly looked up. "What did you say? What Scarlet Dragons? What do you mean by an attack?"
Faced with a torrent of questions from her father, Evelyn did not know where to begin explaining. Thus, she considered and said, "Kiddo offended someone our family can't afford to get on the wrong side with…"
A faint realization flashed across Steven's eyes. "Are you talking about the brat that broke Kiddo's leg in the bar?"
Evelyn nodded solemnly. "Jacob, the leader of the Scarlet Dragons, has a band of ruthless subordinates."
"Furthermore, he controls the Draco Chamber of Commerce!" Evelyn added after remembering the news she saw on her way back last night. It was about Draco Chamber of Commerce joining Paramount Chamber of Commerce.
"No wonder…" Steven shuddered as a wave of bitterness spread from his heart.
Suddenly, his eyes flashed with an idea. He began dialing a number on his phone, but only an automated machine voice responded. Still, he did not give up and dialed another number.
Evelyn watched her father anxiously. Does this mean my family has begun exacting revenge against him?
Steven's expression turned solemn as desperation appeared in his eyes. He put down the phone and
pursed his lips. "Jeff has failed."
Who is Jeff? What do you mean by failed? Wait a minute!
Evelyn looked at her father and said, "Dad, have you joined forces with someone to go against Jacob?"
"Don't worry. I am not that stupid." Steven raised his hand.
Then, he sighed. "Even if we didn't work with anyone to seek revenge, our family is still on the verge of ruins."
Karla lamented from the side. "Evelyn, boo hoo… The chamber of commerce struck out your father's name and forbade anyone from doing business with him. Our… Our family is about to go bankrupt!"
"Keep on crying then! All you know is cry!" Steven looked frustratedly at his wife. "You'll have plenty of time to cry when I'm dead!"
Evelyn glared at her father as she went to the couch to hug her mother's shoulders and comfort her. "Mom, don't be sad. Even if our family went bankrupt, I would still provide for you."
"You are a girl. You will eventually marry and belong to another family." Karla's eyes were red, and her expression was full of sadness.
Even though Evelyn was worried, she could not help but roll her eyes upon hearing her mother's words.
Evelyn sighed softly before turning to her father. "Dad, are you sure you didn't seek revenge against
the man who hurt Darryl?"
Steve glanced at his daughter. "I have been up to my neck with work the past two days, so I don't have time to seek revenge. I only told Jack that he can try his luck today."
Steve thanked his luck that he did not seek revenge. He rubbed his face and continued, "I called to ask an officer in the South Precinct's Police headquarters. He said Jeff had been dismissed due to a series of violations. Furthermore, he will be subjected to further investigation for relevant criminal involvement!"
"Does this mean our family still has…"
Before Evelyn could say the word 'hope', she felt a sudden wave of regret. How can I forget about this? I have also asked people from the Ministry of Defense to teach him a lesson.
Karla looked at his daughter expectantly. "Evelyn, did you say there is hope for our family? Do you have a plan?"
Suddenly, Steven's phone rang.
He looked at the screen and put the call on speaker mode.
Instantly, a furious roar came from the phone. "Dad, what's going on in the hospital? Why did you suddenly make me change my hospital room?"