Chapter 255

Chapter 255 The Macintosh Family Has Supports

“Dad? Are you scared? Why are you scared of them?” Hubert, whose intellect had been dulled by the

drug, was now consumed by pure

malice.

“Kill them all! No one dares to defy us in Havenlight County! Anyone who crosses me shall die! Even

the so-called Quinnell family of

Kingbourne!”

“Son, what are you blabbering about!” Derek was bewildered by

Hubert’s words.

Swiftly covering Hubert’s m*uth, Derek looked at Elliot, whose expression was cold, and said

remorsefully, “Please forgive us, Mr.

Quinnell, for not recognizing you sooner.”

Then, he crawled over, grabbed Ryan’s leg, and pleaded, “Mr. Lloyd,

you’ve visited our village several times. You know me and my son are

good people. How could we possibly have harmed Mr. Quinnell?”

Ryan kicked him away in disgust. “You and your son snatch others wives and daughters, shelter

traffickers, and you call yourselves good

people?”

Needless to say, the Quinnell family would not let this go easily. Was this some kind of sick joke? Who

on earth would settle matters amicably with this family of bullies? Even a merciful saint could not

tolerate this!

Derek was cunning. Realizing that pleading didn’t work, the 60-year- old man showed his badge and

knelt, tears streaming down his face

as he looked at Garfield.

“Back then, when the roads were difficult to traverse, my fellow villagers and I stayed behind, and that’s

how this village came to be.

“Mr. Wade, your superiors have specifically reminded you to stand for us in times of need. Even if

someone rich and powerful comes, you

still have to take care of us, Mr. Wade!”

Garfield couldn’t help but feel disgusted upon hearing his words. Wynter watched with a slight raise of

her eyebrow.

She had sensed something fishy about Paradise Village. It turned out that the Macintosh family had

played a role in the village’s

development, resulting in them receiving special treatment from the

authorities.

“You can’t let us down, Mr. Wade! Think of all the hard work and effort

we pioneers have put into building a home in these rural mountains!”

Derek wept harder as he spoke.

The elderly villagers gathered around, exchanged glances, and the

slowly approached Garfield.

“That’s right, Mr. Wade. We were once the pioneers that everyone was proud of.”

“What’s Chief Macintosh done wrong? Just because he offended

some rich guy from Kingbourne?”

“Mr. Wade! Have you no heart at all?

“And who does that so-called manager think he is, coming to our village to show off his power?”

“We have no women in our village, so what’s wrong with buying a

bride?”

“If that missy doesn’t want to marry the Macintoshes, so be it! Didn’t the Macintoshes apologize to her?

Is it necessary to resort to such

extreme measures?”

Garfield found it quite difficult to communicate with these naive villagers sometimes. Nevertheless

Derek was right. They did enjoy special treatment due to their efforts in developing this village.

Moreover, the Macintosh not only had the support of the villagers but they were also backed by the

Scott family of Kingbourne. Hence, Garfield had to take his next steps cautiously. Then again, what

could he possibly do under such circumstances?

When he tried to argue based on legal principles, the villagers responded emotionally, appealing to

personal connections instead of logic. Not to mention the heavy pressure from his superiors.

“Mr. Quinnell, do you mind if we table this matter for now?” Garfield had no choice but to seek a

compromise with Elliot.

Already suffering from a high fever, Elliot had just eased his tension upon seeing Ryan, but now his

demeanor turned cold again.

“What is there to hold for a scumbag like this?” he retorted.

But before Garfield could respond, the villagers began to shout.

“Mr. Wade, don’t waste your time with him! Let’s see what this rich guy from Kingbourne can do to us

old bones here!”

“When we were clearing the land, he probably hadn’t even been born

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yet!”

“Anyone who wants to lay a finger on Derek has to go through us first!

Hearing their words, Ryan was so furious that he started panting.” Foolish rioters! You’re all a bunch of

lawless troublemakers who can’t

tell right from wrong!”

Wynter, on the other hand, remained calm. She quickly estimated the number of people and whispered

to Elliot, “What’s your rank?”

“First-class. But I cannot use force against civilians,” Elliot said in a hoarse voice, “At this rate, we’ll be

in danger.”