Josiah's face went white as a sheet when he heard what Hudson said.He should never have come there today. It was like walking straight into a trap.If he had known that Hudson had so many people on his side, he would not have stepped foot in this mess, let alone meet them.He walked in looking sharp, but he was going to walk out with a whole lot of trouble."I won't pick either of those choices," Josiah spoke up when he saw no one else would. "Why should I have to pick, and who are you to corner me like this? None of you are cops. There's just one lawyer among you. What gives you the right? If you lay a hand on me, I'll sue for assault, and we'll see who comes out on top."After he said his piece, Josiah looked at the three people in front of him.Matthew let out a cold huff and said, "If you think we can't touch you, think again. I've got friends who are police captains, chiefs… you name it. If you don't believe me, go ahead and have a chat with them. I just have to tell them
Josiah heard what they said and shouted back, "I've told you, I won't pick either option. You're just dreaming if you think I'll go to prison. I'll make sure each of you pays for making me mad. You'll see what happens when you mess with me!" He glared at the four of them, his expression fierce as if he could see right through them. However, the four people did not care about his angry look. To them, Josiah was like a bird trapped in a cage, unable to fly away. They had everything under control. If Josiah thought he could change the situation, he would have to get their permission first. They mainly wanted to help Hudson break free from Josiah's tight grip. Josiah was clever and strict with Hudson. If Hudson did not get away from Josiah, he might never be able to do anything on his own, and it could even mess up their own plans. Just then, Charlie said to him, "I was being nice before. If you keep acting like you don't get it, we'll have to take you straight to the cops. Just so y
Josiah declared, "Listen up, even if I have to go to prison today, I'm going to make sure Lacee is happy for the rest of her life. I won't let your sneaky plans work out. If I have to, I'll do ten years behind bars. "But when I'm out, I'll be just as strong as ever, and we'll see who has the last laugh!"By then, Josiah had made peace with the idea. He would rather spend his years in a cell than put up with their insults. Once he was free, he would make them regret everything.Charlie chimed in, "Well, if you're set on this, there's nothing more to say. In ten years, you'll be nothing but an old man. What trouble could you possibly cause us? You might not even make it out of there. My advice? Keep your head down in jail. It's not just small-timers like you in there. There are some real tough characters. You know what I mean?"Charlie's smile was icy and chilling as he finished speaking.Josiah took a deep breath, trying to steady himself. Despite his brave words, fear was gnawing
After Josiah finished talking, he gave Hudson a long, meaningful look and smiled.He turned to the other four and said, "I'm sorry for how I acted when I first got here. I've thought it over, and I'm really thankful you're all here for Hudson. He's always been a bit timid, and maybe it's my fault for how I raised him. "That's probably why he doesn't talk to me much. But I've thought it over, and now, I think it's actually pretty great that you four are together. Each of you will be there to help Hudson through tough times, and that makes me feel better. "I've got to go now, but I hope you three will keep looking after my Hudson. That's my final wish, and I don't want anything else."Josiah noticed the confused looks on their faces and quickly added, "I'm not here to complain or ask for sympathy. Don't worry about it, I've decided to face up to the wrongs I've done—not just for Hudson's sake but for my own peace of mind. "I haven't been able to sleep well for years. I'm always d
Hudson looked at his uncle and said, "Don't worry. When you're out, you'll still be my uncle. I'm sorry for my part in all this, but you have to face the consequences of your actions."Even if I were to let you off the hook, I think you'd still feel guilty. Once you're out and older, I'll look after you for life, and we can pick up where we left off!"Josiah listened, tears streaming down his face as he cried softly."Hudson, my dear boy, I can't believe how much you've grown. You were just a little kid back then, always tagging along behind me. I'm sorry if I was too hard on you. Now, you go on and be brave, do your own thing. "With those three friends of yours, I know you'll be fine. Just promise me, Hudson, that you'll come to see me once in a while in prison, or I'll miss you terribly!"Hudson, goodbye!" With those final words, Josiah was escorted into the police car.Cingen Gordon walked over to Matthew and said, "Mr. Leon, we've taken him away. Is there anything else you n
"Come on, relax. Would I ever get lost? And do you really think that I, a lawyer, don't know my way around? Are you pulling my leg? It's just that Moonstone Bar is new, so I'm not totally sure about the directions yet. It's my first time going, so how well could I know the way?" Charlie said, puffing up his cheeks and giving Koven, who was in the passenger seat, a look that was both proud and a little sassy.Koven was at a loss for words but did not say anything back to Charlie. After all, he had never won those little spats with Charlie. It was the first time someone had talked back to him, so he just stayed quiet.The four of them continued on their journey, a bit unsure, until they finally stood in front of Moonstone Bar."Alright, let's head in. Since it's our first time, let's just have a tiny sip to start. We'll see how it goes. If all four of us end up drinking too much, who's going to take us home? "We can't really expect Lucy and Selena to come get us, right?" Koven said,
"I understand, but after suddenly losing someone, I feel incredibly lonely inside," Hudson said and then looked over at Koven.Koven did not know what to say seeing him like this, so he just clinked glasses with him.By this time, Matthew was already dead drunk and slumped over the table.Charlie looked at him and mocked, "Matthew Leon, you can't even handle this? I remember you haven't had much to drink yet. This isn't like you at all." Although Matthew's head was spinning, he felt a surge of determination. "Let's keep drinking! No one leaves until dawn," Matthew said, glancing at Charlie."Fine, let's drink until dawn. Will that satisfy you, Mr. CEO?" Charlie said, raising his glass toward Matthew.Matthew rolled his eyes at him and said, "Come on, let's keep drinking."With that, Matthew and Charlie clinked glasses again...."Guys, I think that's enough. We should head back," Koven said, worried that all four of them were already too drunk."Let's go, let's go." Koven th
Selena laughed when she heard this. Hearing Koven’s anxious voice on the other end of the phone made her laugh even more. Next to her, Lucy and Chelsea were also laughing hysterically.“Alright, send me your location. Lucy, Chelsea, and I will head over,” Selena said before hanging up without any hesitation.Koven stared at the disconnected call, feeling a bit uncomfortable. However, he still sent his location to Selena. The four men then sat on the roadside, looking somewhat desolate. Although their car was right in front of them, they could not drive it. After all, they had to be law-abiding citizens, right?Half an hour later, Chelsea drove a van that could accommodate seven people to the entrance of Moonstone Bar. They had originally planned to call a driver but later decided it was too much hassle.“Stop, stop! Isn't that them? They're sitting by the roadside. Let's check if it's really them,” Selena said, pointing out the window.Chelsea saw the scene and could not stop laug