Winner Takes All novel Chapter 93

The sudden explosion was unforeseen and Jack and LW were shocked. They turned around and looked at the mushroom cloud that billowed into the sky.

They could still hear Drago’s furious yell from a distance.

Jack rubbed his nose and laughed helplessly, “We tried to convince him but he wouldn’t listen. He chose wrongly only to result in his own demise.”

LW also shook his head helplessly.

The area surrounding the Maybach was full of choking thick smoke and the putrid smell of gasoline. If Drago had calmed down, he would have detected the smell. But the self-indulgent and arrogant Drago never tried to calm down.

“Mr. Hughes, the grudge with Drago will be impossible to be resolved now,” LW said worriedly. With the death of Diego, even if it was Drago who detonated the explosion, he will definitely blame it on Jack.

Jack rubbed his nose, “Do you think we could’ve resolved the grudge even before this happened?”

LW was stunned and shook his head.

“So that settles it.” Jack turned with a cold expression and then said something that chilled to the bone, “I won’t kill him but if he wants to die, I’ll grant him his wish.”

…

The night was cool.

When Jack went back to TM Villa District, Brent was standing respectfully in the quiet living room waiting for him. “Master Hughes, Madam, and Daisy have gone to bed.”

Jack nodded, “What about Mr. Ward?”

“He is on the roof terrace,” Brent said.

“Go and rest. I’ll look for him after I change.” Jack turned to leave.

Brent looked at Jack’s ragged shirt and was stunned for a moment but he didn’t query.

Jack changed and washed up before going up to the terrace. Mr. Ward was holding onto a teapot and laying on the deck chair looking quietly at the night scenery.

“Mr. Ward…” Jack called out.

Mr. Ward came to his senses and smiled, “Something happened tonight?”

“Yes, I tried to settle a grudge with Drago from this city. We fought.” Jack didn’t hide it from him.

In fact, Mr. Ward was helping Jack without the knowledge of the Hughes family. Furthermore, Jack really couldn’t keep anything from Mr. Ward. As long as Mr. Ward wanted to know, there was nothing that he couldn’t find out.

“Drago’s issues need to be settled sooner or later.”

Mr. Ward took a sip and said profoundly, “It’s important to keep a tiger alert.”

Jack nodded and sat down. He composed himself and asked with a heavy heart, “Mr. Ward, is Killian planning on doing anything?”

“No.” Mr. Ward said and raised his eyebrow, “Why do you ask?”

“Then he shouldn’t be the person behind the screen.” Jack rubbed his nose and chuckled. If Aiden had heard these, he would be absolutely shocked.

In fact, when Jack entered the First box, he was initially captivated by the Scroll of the Eight-seven Immortals. But, after Brent’s intensive training, not only did his physical and fighting abilities improve, his combat senses also improved a lot. Even when the piercing eyes behind the screen briefly glanced at him, he could actually sense it. The sensation of being watched was particularly strong!

When Aiden went in, he kept talking about the Scroll of the Eight-seven Immortals. Since Aiden was helping to conceal the man, Jack could only play along and discussed about the Scroll of the Eight-seven Immortals with Aiden.

It was clear to Jack that Aiden had helped him most probably because of Mr. Ward and the only person Jack could think of who could make Aiden open up the First box was Killian. That was why Jack asked Mr. Ward about Killian’s movement and plans. Now, if the person behind the screen wasn’t Killian, then who could he be?

“Today I went for a dinner hosted by Aiden and encountered a person. He was hiding and even Aiden was helping to conceal his identity.” Jack laughed as he said.

Mr. Ward laughed, “Master Hughes, in reality, there is only everlasting mutual interests but not everlasting friends. A tycoon like Aiden also knows how to fawn upon the rich and powerful, it helps to enhance the strengths and diminishes the weaknesses.”

“I know.” Jack hesitated, “Can I trouble Mr. Ward to check on what Killian is up to?”

“I understand.” Mr. Ward nodded, “Killian is even more patient and able to tolerate compared to George. If he sneaks quietly into the city, then it will be extremely threatening to you!”

“What I now need is time.” Jack got up and turn to go down the stairs.

The upgrading of the West Shantytowns project currently ongoing steadily. His DT also needs this upgrading project to be successful so that it can surge in strength. Nothing must go wrong!

Once DT completes the entire upgrading of West Shantytowns, then no one in the city would be able to suppress him! Even Aiden and Drago will fail if they were to partner up!

The next morning.

Jack went to the office early that morning.

He had a meeting with Corbin and all the key appointment holders to make an important announcement. Corbin and the rest of them were flabbergasted when they heard the news.

“Jack, please reconsider. You want to sell three properties at the same time. That’s too risky!”

Corbin was worried, “Although our project at West City was extremely successful, to sell three properties at once would very likely distract the buyers and reduce the effectiveness of the sales.”

“Yeah, Jack, our project in the West City is our cash cow. As long as we move steadily, there will be more to come. We don’t have to rush it.”

“Jack, Corbin has a good point. If it reduces our sales results, our competitors may capitalize on it and the prices of our properties will be adversely affected.”

…

Jack listened to the comments of the appointment holders.

Jack rubbed his temples, “I am aware of that. Just do as I said.”

He took three years to work to the position of Deputy General Manager. He had the experience to foresee the impact of his decision. But he can’t move slowly now and needed to quickly recoup the investments and expand DT.

After seeing Jack’s determination, Corbin and the rest acknowledged helplessly and left the office. It was silent in the office. Jack was exhausted and rubbed his temples, “I do want to wait and maximize the benefits but what if the anticipated event erupts?”

Mr. Ward’s arrival, the person in Aiden’s First box, and Drago’s vengeance, all set off his alarm bells.

Regardless, he could feast heartily from the West Shantytowns project all thanks to the news released by the YK group. It was given to him on a platter and anyone who worked on it would have been equally successful.

But that unseen father of his did not have full authority over his family. When the fake news of YK group entering the city was exposed, he was caught between the rock and a hard place. He couldn’t do anything no matter how influential he was.

At the same moment.

At the Chou villa.

It was a sea of mourning attires. Within a night, the Chou family villa became a mourning hall.

The air was filled with the pungent smoke of firecrackers. Sobs and wailing cries can be heard.

“Oh, Drago… Diego is your cousin. You must not let him die this way…” A woman wailed painfully.

Drago remained silent at one side and clenched his jaws as he looked at the portrait of Diego.

“Men! Get Jack to come and pay his respects to my brother!”