With Richard and his group leaving, the nail salon finally quieted down.Blake let out a long sigh and said, "We've completely fallen out with your uncles."He had not wanted things to escalate to this point but had become older and had less energy to manage these issues. Moreover, he learned to take many things in stride after the recent car accident.Eric understood his father's feelings and reassured him, "Dad, consider it a lesson to Uncle Richard and Jared. I haven't used a single cent from their money."After that, he took out the bank card and handed it to Blake.Blake pushed the card back and said, "The court wanted them to pay you for a reason. Your uncles went too far this time. Don't return it. Consider it a compensation for these years for you and your sister."He knew his two brothers were not short of money, and his children were doing well, too.Eric accepted the bank card without saying more. However, he noticed that his father's back seemed to have stooped a lit
"Let's think it this way," Andy said. "Although we're partners, there might still be some conflicts inevitably. If I end up with Elly, then most of those conflicts won't exist, right?"Eric glanced at Andy and felt he made sense. If Andy really ended up with Elly, their bond would be unbreakable."It really depends on my sister," Eric explained. "Whether it can happen relies on her. You see, she just went through a divorce, and her heart must be hurting a lot. On top of that, she recently started her own business, so she might not be ready for it right now.""No worries." Andy grinned. "Patience is the key in life."Eric was at a loss for words. He didn't have much to say about relationships because he also had experienced a failed one.Soon, Elly returned. When she spotted Andy, her expression soured."Elly," Andy approached her, but she just rolled her eyes."Take the cherries back. They're quite expensive," Elly said.Andy smiled widely and replied, "I know you and the kids
Sylvia sensed Eric's eagerness to know the answer but hesitated to introduce him to her master. She hadn't shared the complete story with her master yet. If her master said anything that revealed her secret, she'd be in serious trouble.She could only tell Eric that her master had gone out for training. But once Eric had dropped her at Williams Corp., she headed back to the Williams' residence.Her master lived there full-time, dedicating himself to martial arts research. The family financially supported him, and he taught martial arts exclusively to the four siblings.When Amelia saw Sylvia, she frowned and asked, "What's the matter, Vee? Did you two get into a fight again?"For the past three months of their marriage, every time Sylvia returned home, it meant she had argued with Eric.Sylvia chuckled as she hugged her mother. Mom, this is my home. Must I always come back after a fight with Eric?"Amelia raised an eyebrow and teased, "Oh, come on! You've hardly been home these p
Sylvia knew exactly when Eric had begun his martial arts journey. Initially, he was inexperienced, and his previous environment wasn't conducive to martial arts training. Furthermore, if Eric were a true martial arts expert, he could have defeated her long ago, given the promises she had made.Tyson said, "Well then, bring him over later. I'll assess his skills."Sylvia had the same idea.After discussing a few matters with Tyson, she returned to Williams Corp. and invited Eric. Together, they headed to a quiet park.The park was empty in the morning, making it perfect for Tyson and Eric to exchange a few moves. From a distance, Eric spotted Tyson standing as firm as a post."That's my master, and you should address him as such," Sylvia instructed Eric.Eric nodded, and they approached Tyson. Just as he was about to address Tyson as "master," he was taken by surprise by Tyson's sudden attack—a Jab Punch and a lunge at Eric.Eric was shocked. While he had been practicing martial
In the car, Eric exclaimed, "Your master is awesome! I couldn't find any openings in his techniques."Sylvia smiled. She believed Eric had great potential in martial arts—he just needed more exposure to various techniques. If he trained more with her master, his skills would surely improve significantly, and defeating her would only be a matter of time.After spending some time at Williams Corp., two uniformed individuals approached them. Eric appeared mildly surprised, wondering if there had been a breakthrough in the case.As expected, one of them stated, "We matched the fingerprints from the clues you provided. Your car's perpetrator that day was your third uncle, Jared Johnson.""W-What?!" Eric was shocked.While it wouldn't have shocked him if it were Richard, Jared was the last person he expected. In his memory, Jared had always been timid. How could he commit such a reckless act?The police officer continued. "We also located the vehicle involved in your father's hit-and-r
Eric was amazed by Tyson's skills. "This is Krav Maga!" Tyson shouted, "It utilizes elbow and shoulder strikes. Watch closely!" He slammed his shoulder into a tree, and the tree crashed down with a loud noise, startling Eric. It made Eric realize that Tyson was truly a master of martial arts. Even though Tyson was over 60 years old, he could topple a tree with a single shoulder strike.If that tree were a person, their ribs would have been shattered.After showcasing these martial arts moves, drops of sweat started forming on Tyson's forehead. He sighed and said, "I'm growing old. They say moves are best practiced in youth. I truly envy you, young folks."Despite training in martial arts for decades and effortlessly defeating three to five strong men, he had to acknowledge his aging body had its limitations. He wouldn't have broken a sweat while demonstrating these moves in his youth.Sylvia quickly complimented him. "Master, you're not old at all. There aren't many people in t
The first and second attempts were completely different.Tyson was in awe, his mouth slightly agape. "That's the energy burst! If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn't believe that someone could unleash an energy burst in their second attempt! Sylvia, you've found a treasure!"Tyson was ecstatic. As a prominent figure in the Salt City martial arts world, he knew exactly what was happening with Eric. Perhaps in 10 years, he would revolutionize the entire martial arts world!Sylvia grinned. "Then, you'll need to put more effort into nurturing him properly, Master."After that, she turned and looked at Eric. He shone like a bright star, and his potential was not yet fully tapped.As Eric approached the end of his practice, he executed a palm strike, aiming it at a tree with a bowl-sized trunk. Although he didn't shatter it, he managed to split the tree trunk. Such a forceful strike on a person would cause either a fatal injury or serious harm."Master, how about a few rounds
Eric hadn't seen David since their encounter at the entrance of Williams Corp.Westman Technology had gone bankrupt, and most of its employees had shifted to Innova Tech. Innova was a fair employer, offering regular commission structures and weekends and holidays off. For former Westman employees, joining Innova felt like paradise.Eric could not understand what threat David still posed.Big Sis said, "David has gone back to his old ways. I heard from others that he has recently gathered a group of henchmen, probably around 20-something of them. I'm worried he might seek revenge against you."After all, David's current situation resulted from Eric's actions. He had taken Big Sis to Westman Technology to expose him, which caused him to lose his biggest backer. Subsequently, he secured a project with Williams Corp, which led to David embarrassing himself in front of his peers and, ultimately, the downfall of Westman Technology.There was no way David would not harbor any resentment