Immortal King

Chapter 45

But it wasn't Jack who struck her. Chloe looked up in shock and screamed, "Simon?!" Chloe's eyes widened in disbelief. The slap had come from Simon, the man who once obeyed her every command like a servant. How dare he hit her?

The Carter family, unaware of Chloe's dirty deeds, were furious at Simon's sudden appearance and actions. One of them shouted, "Simon, what are you doing?"

Simon's expression was calm and cold. "I'm no longer a subordinate son-in-law to the Carter family. I work for Mr. Steele now. Chloe dared to harm Miss Steele, so she must pay the price."

"What did you say?" The Carters were stunned, unable to comprehend how the usually gentle Simon could say such things.

Elvin was about to reprimand his son-in-law, but Chloe interrupted, "Dad, ignore this ungrateful traitor. Let him die with that bastard Steele!" Chloe, fearing Simon would reveal her infidelity, quickly slandered him.

Upon hearing this, the Carter family glared at Simon. To them, Simon was just a commoner who had enjoyed a good life thanks to his marriage to Chloe. Now, hitting Chloe was seen as a betrayal of the family.

"Quick, throw these two out. I want them to pay!" Chloe urged the Carters to act before Simon could speak ill of her.

Elvin, his face stern, ordered, "Throw them out. The Carter family doesn't welcome you."

"Yes, sir!" Footsteps echoed as a group of bodyguards rushed in, aiming for Jack.

But Simon moved swiftly, charging into the group like a gust of wind. In no time, the bodyguards were on the ground, groaning in pain, clutching their stomachs.

The Carter family was stunned. They never imagined that the usually timid Simon could fight so fiercely. They backed away, eyes wide with fear.

"Sir, should I take her down?" Simon asked, pointing at Chloe.

Jack shook his head slightly. He was waiting for Carry to show up and back Chloe, making the scene even more interesting.

Simon nodded and turned to the Carters. "Everyone, get down on the ground, hands on your heads!"

"What did you say, you punk…" An enraged Carter man started to curse but was cut off as Simon moved like lightning, snapping the man's wrist with a loud crack. The bone pierced the skin, and blood spurted out as the man screamed in agony, with his face twisted in pain.

Seeing such brutality, the other Carters quickly complied, squatting down with their hands on their heads. Chloe's family did the same, except for Lily, who stood silently, watching Jack. She didn't believe he would harm her, and indeed, Simon didn't hurt her. Jack only offered Cindy words of comfort. The tension in the room was palpable.

Soon, hurried footsteps echoed from outside. A group of people appeared at the door, led by Carry himself.

Seeing Jack, Carry's face twisted with anger. He ground his teeth and shouted, "Jack, how dare you! Why do you keep causing trouble for me?"

"Mr. Shaw, haven't seen you in a few days, and you're already this agitated?" Jack replied with a calm smile.

Carry snorted, about to speak, when he noticed Cindy in Jack's arms. His face lit up with a malicious grin. "Isn't that the little bastard from my family? How did she end up with you? Oh, right, her parents were your foster parents, weren't they? Like parents, like children. Your whole family is a bunch of bastards!"

Jack was surprised. Despite having taught Carry a lesson with Drake before, Carry dared to provoke him again. Carry's smug expression showed he had newfound confidence.

Jack glanced behind him and noticed that the people following him were formidable. Their presence was far more menacing than that of the thugs led by Baldy. Jack's years of battlefield experience allowed him to sense the bloodthirsty aura emanating from them; they were true killers!

"Jack, lick my shoes, and I might let you live. Otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless!" Carry's voice was icy, ignoring Chloe entirely. Their relationship could not be exposed now.

When Jack didn't respond, Carry felt insulted. He waved his hand furiously and ordered, "Get him! Break his legs!"

"Yes, Mr. Shaw!" The thugs grinned menacingly, drawing long knives as they advanced on Jack.