Chapter 86

CHAPTER 86 Anous returned to his job. He took the kids to school and then dropped Benjamin, Rebecca, and Veronica at the Powell’s gym.

Jane and Donovan were already waiting there. Donovan didn’t look ashamed of what had happened at the birthday party, as he seemed to already put that behind him.

“Why do we only get 1 hour?” Jane complained before even entering the gym. “Donovan says we need at least two to three hours to properly train our body under supervision.” “This is like rehabilitating, you know,” replied Rebecca. “Some training without therapy.” After they entered, a tall and handsome black man came to greet them. Both Rebecca and Jane went speechless for a second.

“P-Powell?” Jane was shocked. “It’s you?”

“Haha,” Powell laughed, putting his hands on his waist. “It’s great to meet friends from college, especially you, Jane.” He offered his hand for a handshake, but she didn’t go with the flow.

Jane grabbed Donovan’s arm and said, “This is Donovan, my boyfriend.”

“Oh...” Powell’s gaze changed. He looked at Donovan from top to bottom. “Your body isn’t bad, but it needs some more symmetry.” “Pfhh,” Donovan couldn’t believe this guy. “Whatever.” He walked past him. “I don’t need anybody’s help.” “Your wish,” Powell didn’t mind it. “My only obligation is to care for Ms. Rebecca, so..” when he looked at Rebecca and smiled, Benjamin put his arm around her shoulder, startling both of them.

“Why don’t we see how good you really are, Mr. Powell?” Benjamin said. “I hope your skills match at least half your reputation.”

Powell just smiled in return and then showed his skill with actions. He made Rebecca do low impact workouts that targeted her injured leg. After she warmed-up enough, he made her do slightly harder workouts using resistance bands and also making her stand on one leg. There wasn’t anything groundbreaking in the exercises he made her do, but at the end of the first session, she was already able to walk a few steps without having to use the walking stick. Rebecca was mightily impressed with Powell and gave him a handshake at the end. “You definitely are worth paying 1000 dollars per hour.” “He didn’t magically cure you,”

Benjamin said. “You are still going to feel the pain after your muscles cool down.”

“I know that, too,” she replied, “but you’ve gotta give credit where it’s due.”

“Of course,” Benjamin said, “but I would have done better. Just saying.”

Powell could only shake his head, At that moment, Artur walked into the wym, and Powell went over to greet him, “Why’s he here?” Veronica looked surprised. All she had done in the gym was experiment with every item and didn’t really do any productive work. “The guy who built an excalator for you, sis.” She looked at her sister, Rebecca frowned, (Brother... I thought you really cared for me, but you don’t do anything in that doesn’t benefit you, do you?)

She felt really disappointed in her brother Shawn.

“Why are there so many people here?” Artur asked Powell, jokingly. “I thought you only took one person in at a time?”

“Yes, Mr. Artur, but I had to make an exception because some of them were my college mates.” “Oh, 1 see,” he said and glanced at Rebecca. “It’s nice to meet you again, Ms. Rebecca.”

“You two know each other?” Powell seemed surprised.

“Just a little,” Artur touched his cheek once.

“We’ll be back tomorrow, Powell,” Rebecca said and walked out without the help of the walking stick. Benjamin followed her and helped her when she was about to slip on the stairs, He had her back. “Thanks.”

“Don’t mention it.”

Donovan and Jane went in a separate car. Veronica tagged along with her sister. While Anous drove, Benjamin sat in the front, with the sisters in the back.

“I’m telling you. He’s definitely joined this gym for you, sister,” Veronica said, “It’s a great opportunity if you ask me. Artur Bonsbell... He’s filthy rich. Mom and dad won’t object to it. I don’t like big guys, but maybe you do. I only see good fortunes ahead with him.”

“Why don’t you marry him then?” Benjamin spoke back.

“Huh? I would if he wasn’t that big,” replied Veronica, sounding serious and genuine. “He’s too far away from my preferences, but I think my sister has a different taste.”

Benjamin glanced over his shoulder and looked at his wife. “Is your sister serious?”

“Huh?” Veronica raised her hand to slap Benjamin’s face, but Rebecca stopped her.

“Hey, what are hell are you doing!” Rebecca yelled at her. “I’m doing what’s best for you,” Veronica yelled back. “What’s best for my sister!” “And that is?” Benjamin asked aloud, “What you want, or what your sister wants?”

“O-Of course, it’s what my sister wants,” Veronica said and then went silent for a little while.“ I won’t accept you as my brother-in-

law. Even if the heavens collapse, I won’t!”

Benjamin could only shake his head. Talking with this woman was useless, he thought.

Meanwhile, in Powell’s gym.

Powell was training Artur, and he received a phone call. He was about to reject, but after seeing the name, he asked Artur’s permission and walked outside before answering, “Hello, sir.”

“How are you doing, Powell?” a male voice came from the other side. “Doing, great, sir. If not for your financial support, I wouldn’t be here, sir, earning 10 grand a day.”

“Good for you. Now I want you to do me a favor.”

“Anything, Sir Arlo.”

“Nothing much. A woman named Rebecca has started coming to your gym, right?”

“Yes. She’s my collegemate.” “Oh, that’s great. I was about to tell you to install some cameras in the washroom for her, but it seems there may be no need for that.”

Powell’s expression changed. “W-What are you saying, sir?”

“Will you be able to bring her to me, Powell? If you do, I’ll help you earn more than 10 grand a day with less work.”

Powell was really tempted by the offer. “Sorry, sir, but she’s a friend of mine. Ask me anything else, and I will do that for you.”

“Is that so? Fine. It was good talking to you.” The call ended.

Powell exhaled audibly. “Why is Arlo Campbell interested in Rebecca? Did she see her in one of the competitions? That guy is the king of womanizers. I’m afraid Rebecca is going to have a hard time dealing with him.” He noticed that Luther, Artur’s bodyguard, was looking at him, so he smiled and said, “How are you doing, sir?”

He only received a nod in return. “This guy never talks,” murmuring to himself, Powell went back into his gym.