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Sherika was unperturbed. âThatâs probably a reporter. Someone leaked the secret of my recovery and my joining Oceania Media. Theyâve even exposed my address. Thatâs why there have been many reporters outside my house recently.â
William was shocked. Once everyone became aware of Sherikaâs recovery, the share price of Oceania Media would rise sharply.
He fished out his phone and searched the internet. As expected, the share price of Oceania Media had risen by 30 percent. He had been buying the companyâs shares over the past few days, and he had almost used up the 14 million he had.
When I receive Leilaâs money. Iâll use all of it to buy the companyâs shares, he thought.
Darkness was descending. Sherika asked, âDo you have any plans tonight, Mr. Barrett?â
William replied, âNope.â
She asked with a smile, âWhy donât you stay here and have dinner with me, then? I feel bored here. Iâd like to talk to you.â
After giving it some thought, William agreed to it. He had been treating her illness for quite a while, so they had become good friends. It was only natural to chat with each other.
Sherika told the housemaid to prepare some red wine and dishes. As they had their dinner, she talked about things in showbiz that most people were unaware of. William was astonished, thinking that showbiz was indeed a complicated circle.
At around 8.00PM, the doorbell rang. The housemaid answered the door, after which a commotion and a series of footsteps were heard. Following that, a group of men barged into the place.
âYou canât come in! Iâm calling the police! The housemaid tried to stop them but to no avail.
The door was pushed open. Over ten men in dark suits strode into the place with hideous expressions. They made the house feel cramped. The person in front was a middleâaged man who was burly and sported a buzzcut. There was a long scar on his forehead, and his eyes narrowed when he smiled. A sinister glint radiated from his gaze.
âHow are you, Miss Cabello?â He stroked his head and grinned at the woman.
Sherika snapped. âWhat are you doing here. Xavier?!â
Xavier Mazzanti chuckled. âMr. Mccoy heard youâve recovered, so heâs sent me here to visit you.â
âThereâs no need for that. Please leave at once!â Sherika demanded. âOr Iâll call the police!â
âCall the police? Do you think anyone in this place has the guts to arrest me?â Xavier scoffed.
Sherika asked grimly, âWhat on earth do you want?â
Xavier grinned. âWe were the ones who made you famous, Sherika. Although we terminated the contract with you because you fell ill, weâre still friends.â
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Oh, donât forget that you guys were also the ones who sold my shares without my permission. You were absent when I needed you. Is that what friends are for?â
Xavier put on a faint smile. âSherika, weâre businessmen, after all. You were valueless at that time, so we had no choice but to do that.â
Then, he approached the woman and extended his hand. âI heard you can walk now. Show me.â
âStay away from melâ Sherika shouted, but the man ignored her and continued moving forward.
William frowned and thought that these people were annoying. Not only had they barged into someone elseâs home without permission, but they were also haughty.
He rose from the chair and demanded, âIâll count to three. Get the f*ck out of here right now!
Xavier squinted and examined William. âWho are you, brat? How dare you talk to me like this? Do you know who I am?â
The next instant, William appeared in front of him and landed a kick on his face. With a crack, Xavierâs
was
hose broken. Blood streamed down his nose and tears welled up in his eyes.
He shrieked and squatted down while clutching his nose.
The others were shocked and thought Williamâs movements were rapid. They didnât even see clearly how he extended his leg.
William was an expert in the Holy Fist, so he could move at incredible speed. It was only natural that they couldnât see when he landed a kick on his opponent.
âHow dare you hit me, you son of a b-âXavier leaped to his feet and cursed.
Before he even finished his words, William slapped his face, causing him to spin around in midâair before crashing into the ground.
Then, William stepped on his head and said impassively, âWhat did you just say?â
William exerted more force, causing Xavier to shriek in pain. He felt like his head was about to explode.
âIâm sorry! Please forgive me!â he pleaded.
âGet out of Justford!â William kicked him away.
Xavier got to his feet and ran out of this place as he was worried William would hurt him again. These people disappeared just as quickly as they had appeared.
Sherika let out a sigh of relief and said gratefully, âThanks, Mr. Barrett,â
William replied, âDonât mention it. Since weâre friends, just call me William.â
Sherika said, âSure, William. Xavier is a thug in the underworld of Celeste. He also works for the boss of Celestial Brilliance Co., Hubert Mccoy. Since youâve injured him, Iâm worried heâll retaliate.â
William replied with a smile, âIgnore him. Heâs just a nobody. If Hubert has the guts to find fault with you again, Iâll head to Celeste and beat him up.â
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Sherika was still worried. âHubert is powerful and has connections in the police in Celeste. Iâm afraidâ¦â
William said calmly, âYou donât have to be afraid of them. Iâll be staying in Justford for the next two days. Call me if you face any trouble.â
Sherika nodded. âThanks, William. Iâm lucky to be friends with you.â
William laughed. âThatâs a little cheesy. Just joking. Come on and drink.â
After they finished two bottles of wine, Sherika was tipsy. She was an alluring lady, and her beauty was enhanced as her cheeks were red. There was no denying that William was attracted to her.
He quickly said, âItâs getting late. Iâll take my leave now.â
Sherika wanted to say something, but she swallowed her words in the end. âIâm afraid Iâm unable to see you off. Bye.â
After leaving the house, William was regretful. Would something have happened between us if I stayed?
Soon, he realized some people were tailing him. He sneered and went to a quieter place.
Several minutes later, he arrived at a park. Since it was past 8.00PM, there was no one else around.
He stopped in his tracks and demanded impassively, âAre you done following me? Reveal yourselves!â
Two people emerged from the shadows. Both of them were clad in black cloaks as they hung their heads. low.
William snorted. The weather has been sweltering lately. Arenât you worried youâll suffer from heatstroke or something?â
Despite the smile on his face, he was secretly vigilant, for he realized the two of them had
guns.
They approached him and stopped in their tracks when they were 30 feet away from him. The person on the left asked coldly. âDid you injure Xavier?â
âYes.â William stared at him. âAre you here to get revenge for him?â
The person chuckled. âThatâs right.â
Then, he lifted his hand and opened fire. A bullet shot toward William.
It was his first time dealing with a bullet. He leaped away the moment the other party raised his hand.
The bullet missed the target and struck the tree trunk.
The other person took out his gun and opened fire alongside his companion.
With an icy gaze, William pushed out his right palm, and the bullets fell to the ground upon impact.