chapter 13 Murder ===

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"Grandpa, at the Conner family, I humiliated Edmund. Before that, I also humiliated him. If I really become his servant, he will definitely make things difficult for me constantly. With my temper, can I endure it?" Sauterne sighed. "Sauterne, your grandma told you before she passed away, hoping that you could marry normally, and have children. If you don't listen to me this time, it will be unfilial. If your grandma finds out, she will definitely be sad!" Dr. Jensen even brought up his deceased wife, earnestly advising. "Grandpa, don't say it anymore. I'll listen to you, okay?" Sauterne finally completely collapsed in front of Dr. Jensen and said after a long silence, "I will do everything possible to make Edmund treat my illness." "That's right. Now, suffering a bit in front of Edmund is nothing. If he cures you and falls in love with you, you can bully him however you want in the future." A smile appeared on Dr. Jensen's face. "This is indeed a method. Once my illness is cured, Edmund, it will be your turn to serve me as a slave. Whatever you do to me, I will make you pay back tenfold." Sauterne thought bitterly. ... After Dr. Jensen and Sauterne left, Mr. Jadon took off his mask and walked out from behind the black curtain. He was in his fifties, with a square face, looking extremely stable, and his aura was also very strong. "Mr. Dawson, this black card has my personal phone number, Jadon. Today you saved my life. In the future, in Heavenhill City or even Greenveile City, if you encounter any troubles, just give me a call. I can help a bit. This card allows you to enjoy supreme member benefits at hotels, bars, and entertainment venues under the Phantom Group, and you can even get free services. It's a small token, please accept it." Mr. Jadon took out a black card and handed it to Edmund. "Thank you, Mr. Jadon. For your injury, I've left a prescription. Take the medicine for three days, and you will be completely recovered." Edmund accepted the black card. He was well aware that Jadon, who even hid his identity from Dr. Jensen, showed his true face to him and offered a black card, probably intending to make friends. During his year in prison, he had been transferred to many cells, seen all sorts of people, and become much better at observing and understanding people than before. He had heard of Jadon before. Jadon was the president of the Heavenhill City Commerce Association, a very influential figure in the business world. "Thank you, Mr. Dawson," Mr. Jadon thanked him again. Then, Edmund wrote down the prescription and said goodbye to Mr. Jadon. Portia also left with Edmund. "Dr. Jensen couldn't cure Mr. Jadon, but you did it effortlessly. How should I thank you? Today, you really were so cool when you slapped the face of that arrogant girl, Sauterne! I thought the Jensen family was so great, almost heaven-sent, but in front of you, they were nothing!" As soon as Edmund sat in the passenger seat of Portia's car, this beautiful CEO suddenly kissed him on the face, leaving a bright red mark. The kiss from a beautiful woman made Edmund's heart flutter, and his face turned slightly red. This beautiful CEO being so proactive, he really couldn't resist, knowing that he was a 25-year-old man in his prime. "Portia, if I say something, will you agree? Don't always trick me." Edmund asked on a whim. "Of course, I agree. Are you asking Sauterne to be a maid and warm your bed because you have a crush on her? I thought you were pure, but it turns out, you're quite the player. How about I warm your bed too? I'm certainly no less than her. That woman may be beautiful, but too arrogant." Portia said with a flirtatious gaze. "I have some issues with the Jensen family, and this woman has not insulted me for the first time. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been so assertive today. I just wanted to kill her arrogance. I have no interest in this woman." Edmund explained. "That's more like it. Otherwise, bringing a beautiful woman home, your wife, Merlot, would definitely not agree and would argue with you endlessly." Portia flicked the hair in front of her forehead and blinked, saying, "It's almost noon now, how about going to my place? I'll cook for you personally, and we won't stop until we're both merry." The enthusiastic and fiery beauty CEO kept flirting, and Edmund was truly moved. He had only been in a relationship with Sherry before, and had not touched any other woman. Having been in prison for a year, he was even more frustrated. If his wife at home could offer him a fragrance of affection, he wouldn't have such intense desires, but the key issue was that Merlot wouldn't even let him touch her, while Portia was so proactive. He felt that if Merlot was also this proactive and charming in front of him, that would be great. "Portia, I have some things to do when I go back today. Let's go to your place another day," Edmund said. "What, am I not attractive to you at all? You don't want to be alone with me?" Portia pretended to be angry. "You are a great beauty, full of charm, attractive to any man. I'm just afraid that after drinking, I won't be able to restrain myself from making a mistake," Edmund hurriedly said. "It would be good if you couldn't restrain yourself. After all, whatever we do at my place, nobody would know," Portia giggled. "Portia, if you keep flirting with me, one day I might really take you up on it and then not take responsibility, and you'll regret it," Edmund said. This time he took the initiative to strike back, feeling that it was not okay to always be teased by Portia. He had to turn the tables. "I'm still a virgin, I haven't even dated anyone. It would be wrong not to take responsibility. You're so bad," Portia playfully punched Edmund a few times in the chest and said, "Alright, let's not tease anymore. Let me take you out for a meal and then send you back." Although they had met only a few times, there was a sense of flirtation between them. Soon, Portia blindfolded Edmund again and drove him to a high-end restaurant. "Edmund, aren't you curious about what exactly Mr. Jadon and I are?" Portia ordered a private room and a table full of delicious dishes, asking with interest while eating. "Portia, I already know about your and Mr. Jadon's public identities. Everyone has their secrets. If you can tell me, you will naturally do so. If not, it's pointless to ask more," Edmund said with a smile. "You see through things clearly. But take good care of the black card Mr. Jadon gave you, it will be very beneficial in the future," Portia reminded him. "It seems this black card is very precious. Why don't you ask Mr. Jadon if he wants to get rid of the scars on his body? I can prepare a medicinal bath for him for a week, and his scars will completely disappear," Edmund said after hesitating for a while. "How... how do you know about Mr. Jadon's scars? He didn't take off his clothes during the acupuncture," Portia was surprised. "I have x-ray vision," Edmund said half-jokingly and half-seriously. "All the beauties in the world have been seen by you then? Have you seen me completely too?" Portia giggled. She thought Edmund was joking, not realizing that Edmund indeed possessed the ability to see through things. That night, after healing her severe injuries at his place and taking a bath, she had already been fully seen by Edmund. They enjoyed their meal and chat. Portia immediately sent a message to Mr. Jadon, asking if he wanted to meet Edmund in a few days to treat his full body scars. After finishing the meal and receiving a phone call, needing to rush back to Phantom Group, Edmund didn't let her send him off and decided to take a taxi himself. After Portia left, Edmund didn't hurry back to the Conner family but went to the bank first to transfer the two hundred thousand dollars from the cheque that Portia gave him into his own bank account. These years, his sister, Brandy had indeed suffered. He planned to go home to see Brandy and give her some money. Twenty minutes later, he got off the taxi and walked into the alley at his home's entrance. It was midsummer, the noon sun was fierce, and the alley was almost deserted. But Edmund's gaze suddenly sharpened. He noticed a bus parked inside the alley, and there was actually a fluctuation of true essence inside the bus. He immediately became alert. The night before last, he had saved Portia here. At that time, there were three masked men chasing Portia, all of whom were experts. Thus, this alley where he had lived for over twenty years might indeed hide some secrets and dangers. Just as he was about to activate his heavenly eye to see who exactly was inside the bus, the door of the bus suddenly opened. A tall, burly man with a bald head, accompanied by a dozen men carrying baseball bats, rushed out, full of murderous aura. Next to the bus, there was also an Audi Q7, from which Sherry and Simba alighted. Edmund immediately understood that this couple, not willing to be dismissed by Phantom Group had come for revenge. He had already used a method on Simba, who wouldn't live for much longer, yet Simba was still so oblivious to his impending death. A hint of killing intent flashed in Edmund's eyes. This couple had brought people here, he wanted to solve the problem once and for all. Now with his abilities, he was naturally afraid of nothing, but if these people targeted his sister Brandy, that would be troublesome.

chapter 13 Murder ===

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