Chapter 47：Cut James Fingers (2/2)
”My further investigation about Howie Gu. He has many cases of sexual assault but always wins the case or the defendant back out.”
”It looks like he is someone who has tricks on his sleeves. It could be his father?”
”That is possible, and maybe something has happened.”
”Is this person crossing paths with Hailey and offending her?” Josh's conclusion.
And Chester concurred, ”I think he is! Hailey won't have made a big decision if nothing happens.”
”Then we need to teach that person a lesson! I need to see this man and beat him up till he turns into a pulp!” Trevor suggested, and everyone agreed. They never let off whoever offends or harasses their princess.
Jacob only listens to the boys. He knew that these men would always do something for his daughter, and he is grateful for it.
”Okay. I understand what you all feel. But we better ask Hailey. James gives Hailey's contact to everyone.”
”But... uncle?”
”I know your loyalty is for my daughter rather than for me. But we can't just sit around here... Right, James?”
”James, I need Hailey's contact now.”
Poor James… he's crying inside every time Andre speaks. He is the only person that could shake his knees.
”Okay!” Soon, James gives Hailey's WhatsApp number to them.
The men save it in their Contacts except for Jacob, who already has it, and Geoffrey.
Immediately, Bryan dialed Hailey's number. However, she only canceled his call. He knows that Hailey is still mad at him.
Not long after, a message arrived. It was from Hailey. He is supposed to be happy. However, the content of the message is like a sharp knife, cutting his heart into two.
”She doesn't want to talk to me.” He said bitterly. He understood, but he still feels strange. Until now, he could not get used to the fact that Hailey keeps her distance from him.
Observing him closely, James mocks Bryan. ”And do you expect her to talk to you casually after what you did?”
James peeks at Bryan's phone and reads Hailey's message. He intentionally presses hard his hand on Bryan's bruises.
”Ouch! Can you treat my wounds gently?”
”Really? And you dare to complain? Here! Treat yourself! In the first place, I'm not your girlfriend!” Upon saying it, James throws the ice pack at Bryan.
Meanwhile, everyone is trying to contact Hailey by sending her messages and attempting to connect a call.
”Hailey is not picking up the call.”
They attempted once again, but then, they could not reach her phone anymore.
But before that happens, Jacob received a call from his daughter. He told the boys, ”Hailey says she was in a meeting.”
Everyone sighs helplessly. All they can do now is to wait until Hailey replies to their messages.
James created a Group Chat and added everyone, including Bryan. But before that, he warned Geoffrey and Bryan to behave, or he will kick them from the Group Chat.
They also have Group Chat in the past, but James deleted it after killing Bryan in the chat. They all cursed him nonstop.
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GLIMPSED:
Bryan dropped his body on his bed. He massages his forehead while closing his eyes.
Everyone had dinner, but he understood if no one invited him.
Of course, things had changed for a long time already. Everyone is avoiding him unless it is related to work. They had no choice but to approach him.
He isn't sure how long he took a nap. He plans to review the reports regarding the accident, but he falls asleep.
If it weren't for his phone ringing nonstop, he probably continues sleeping till morning.
Bryan sat up and reached for his phone. He was disappointed to see the person who is calling him.
”Hello?” Lazily, he answered the call. ”What do you want?”
”Huh. Are you disappointed that it was me who is calling you in the middle of the night?”
”For once, can you stop, Eva?”
”Stop treating me coldly! I'm not someone stranger to you!”
Bryan heaves a furious sighed. He could feel his head throbbing hearing Eva's shrieking voice.
He uttered, ”I have important things to do, Eva. Since you only called me for a fight. I'll hang up now.”
(To be continued...)