Chapter 457

Emily and Madeleine halted, and they were instinctively trembling in terror.

They were now at Zeke’s mercy.

“From now on, don’t ever show your face again around Rivermouth, or else you’re dead meat.” Zeke said coldly, “I don’t mind getting my hands dirty to finish you off.”

Emily’s heart sank.

Zeke wants to kick us out of Rivermouth.

They had all their networks and resources in Rivermouth. If they left this place, they would have to start everything over from scratch...

Will they ever have the opportunity to turn the tide?

It was hopeless!

Both of them left with their feet shuffling and shoulders slouching.

They felt complicated after realizing themselves being penny-wise and pound-foolish.

If they hadn’t gone after the three hundred thousand, they would have owned all this wealth now.

Then, Lacey and her family will be the ones leaving the city.

However, what’s done was done.

After they left, Zeke turned to Adam, who was the next target on his list.

“I guess I need to thank the two of you, huh? For showing me how to turn your back on your own family,” Zeke scorned with sarcasm.

Until now, Adam still refused to give in by taking advantage of the fact that he was Daniel’s father.

“Hmph!” Adam sneered, “You know nothing at all.”

“Under that circumstances, Daniel and his family will definitely be arrested. I did that to find another way out for them.”

“Besides, Daniel and his family would be long gone if it wasn’t for me buying you time.”

“You won’t be able to save them in time even if you bring a witness... After all, it’s easier for Logan to ask for forgiveness later than it is for him to get permission first.”

His fallacy left Zeke flabbergasted. “Are you saying that I should be thankful for you?”

“Of course,” said Jeremy with his voice full of pride, “Are you going to take our help for granted? Aren’t you going to express your gratitude?”

Zeke was at a loss of words by their shamelessness.

“Then how do you want me to thank you?” Zeke started pulling their chain.

With a grin, Jeremy replied, “A briefcase of cash will do.”

He could never say no to that amount of cash that would afford him to spend money like water for the rest of his life.

Zeke massaged his temple. “Ah, no one can beat a person who knows no shame.”

The crowd burst into gales of laughter at his witty remarks.

Adam was embarrassed when he realized that Zeke was making a fool out of them.

“Jeremy, let’s go,” he said coldly with a long face.

“Hold it right there,” Zeke called out.

Adam stopped and asked belligerently, “Huh, are you going to kill us?”

“Daniel Hinton, do you wish to kill your own dad? What a heinous crime!”

Daniel was perturbed at Adam’s speech. Zeke took the heat off him and said to Adam, “You think too much. I don’t dare to lay my hands on you guys. Anyway, you’re right. I shouldn’t take your help for granted so I decided to give you a little present.”

Zeke fished out a USB from his pocket and tossed it to Adam. “It’s a small yet priceless gift. It’s worth more than your life. One last piece of advice, make sure that there’s no one around when you’re opening the USB. I’m afraid people will go after it at all costs, even if it’s to get over your dead body.”

“What’s inside?” Adam looked at Zeke, shell-shocked.

Zeke shook his head and said, “Go home and find out yourself.”

Adam glanced at the USB intently. Then, he turned to leave.

“Zeke, what’s inside the USB? What makes it so priceless?” Daniel posed his questions cautiously.

Zeke flashed a mysterious smile. “Dad, I better not tell you now, or else grandpa’s life would be in danger. It might pose a threat to your life as well.”