King of Slaughter

Chapter 4: I'm not well.

Looking at each other, yet they uttered no words.

Quinn Gilbert stood at the door, looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar man in front of her, feeling a mix of emotions in her heart.

Although they were husband and wife, on the occasion of their honeymoon, Maverick Steele chose to join the military due to some circumstances.

Quinn Gilbert did not stop him.

He went away for five years.

Now that Maverick Steele is back, Quinn Gilbert doesn't know how to face him.

"When you two rushed into marriage, I tried in every way to stop it. But just a few days after the wedding, this kid said he was going to join the army, leaving you alone for five years." Tori Parsons stood with her hands on her hips and said imperiously, "Now that you're back, it's perfect. Go and get a divorce with our daughter. My daughter can't be delayed by you anymore!"

"Mom... What are you talking about!" Quinn Gilbert frowned slightly.

The five years have diluted many things.

Before Maverick Steele joined the military, Quinn Gilbert thought he would come back for a period of time every year.

After all, soldiers also have rest and holidays...

But since Maverick Steele left, there has been no news for five years, as if he had evaporated from the world.

"Darling." Maverick Steele took a deep breath and seemed a little nervous.

Facing thousands of soldiers and a million strong army, Maverick Steele had never been afraid. Even under the rain of bullets, he could still smile and chat.

But in front of Quinn Gilbert, Maverick Steele seemed a bit flustered, "Are you... doing well?"

"Maverick Steele, I've been doing very poorly." Quinn Gilbert's emotions were also a bit agitated. "You disappeared for five years, and everyone said that I was deceived by you."

"You heard that too? My daughter no longer has any feelings for you." Tori Parsons interjected, "Tomorrow...no, you two should go and get divorced now. My daughter cannot be further harmed by you!"

Because Quinn Gilbert had helped Julieta Stewart, the Gilbert family had also been targeted everywhere.

In Oceanus City, the Gilbert family was just a third-tier family, and it was fortunate that those who suppressed the Gilbert family were just small characters trying to please the five major families.

If the five major families were to take action, the Gilbert family would have already followed in the footsteps of the Stewart Family.

Just because of helping Julieta Stewart, the Gilbert family was targeted by second-tier families and businesses in various ways. Now, Maverick Steele actually brought Julieta Stewart's illegitimate child here. Wouldn't that directly anger the five major families?

"Leave with the little bastard!" Tori Parsons emphasized.

Maverick Steele remained silent, his eyes burning with anger.

He didn't expect that when Julieta Stewart was at his wit's end, Quinn Gilbert would give him two hundred thousand Dollar because of him.

He didn't expect that it was because of this two hundred thousand dollar that the Gilbert family almost collapsed.

"I will make those who once insulted you kneel before you in repentance; those who have hurt you will regret coming into this world." Maverick Steele's eyes were as cold as ice and he made a solemn promise.

"It's been five years and your bragging skills have improved a lot. Since you're back, instead of coming to find my daughter, you go find this illegitimate..."

Before Tori Parsons could finish her words, she was interrupted by Maverick Steele's sharp gaze.

"Her name is Mary Stewart, she is Julieta Stewart's daughter, not an illegitimate child." Maverick Steele said in a low voice.

An invisible sense of oppression made Tori Parsons speechless. It's fortunate that she is Quinn Gilbert's mother; otherwise, with such an attitude, she would have been killed on the spot.

After pausing for a moment, Maverick Steele continued, "Since you have grievances and are afraid that the Gilbert family will be implicated, I will come back another day."

After saying that, he directly grabbed Mary Stewart's little hand and turned to leave.

Since the Gilbert family is also implicated by the five major families, I will make up for these five years of waiting after I destroy the five major families.

Maverick Steele knew clearly in his heart that even Quinn Gilbert wouldn't dare to let him into the house with Mary Stewart. After all, the Gilbert family is already on the verge of collapse.

"You..."

Watching Maverick Steele's back as he walked away, Quinn Gilbert stomped her foot in anger.

During Maverick Steele's five-year disappearance, she didn't know how much suffering she had endured.

Now that he's back, he's acting all high and mighty. Can't he lower his attitude and coax me into forgiving him because of Mary Stewart?

Quinn Gilbert felt a little annoyed in her heart.

Five years have passed, and although many things have faded, Maverick Steele has always been her husband in Quinn Gilbert's heart.

...

Half an hour later, the car stopped at a lakeside villa area.

This was a temporary residence bought by Barbara Lee for Maverick Steele. The villa area had an artificial lakeside that stretched for hundreds of meters, surrounded by green plants and beautiful scenery.

"Domain Lord, I'll come pick you up tomorrow." Barbara Lee said.

Maverick Steele nodded, "Let Dwight check who has targeted the Gilbert family in the past two months."

"Yes."

He entered the villa with Mary Stewart.

The room was not extravagantly decorated, but it was very luxurious, with an overall style that leaned towards low-key elegance.

"Uncle... the aunt earlier... she is... a good person. She once helped my dad." After entering the house, Mary Stewart gathered her courage and said.

Maverick Steele rubbed her little head and said, "Of course, I know."

"Then, please coax her and don't make you... sad because of me." Mary Stewart nervously clutched her own clothes. Although she was young, she was very sensible.

At the age of four, she already understood how to consider others.

"She is angry that I joined the military for five years without contacting her. It has nothing to do with you, Mary." Maverick Steele forced a bitter smile and changed the subject, "Are you hungry?"

Gurgle -

Before he even finished speaking, Mary Stewart's stomach had already growled.

"Uncle will make you food."

Maverick Steele smiled lightly, tied an apron, and displayed his adept knife skills. Memories suddenly flooded his mind.

"In high school, the school belle confessed to me, which angered a trust fund baby who had been pursuing the school belle all along."

"That day, that trust fund baby brought a dozen people to confront me. Among my companions, only you didn't run away and held on with me until the end."

"Two people, how could they fight against more than ten people? In the end, my wallet was stolen, it was you who split your allowance with me every day when going to school..."

"The sandwich that you love the most, you always let me have it... When I came back this time, I can't see you anymore."

"..."

One hour later, all food was perfectly prepared.

It had been a long time since Mary had eaten a satisfying meal. She looked at it with eager eyes, her little mouth tightly closed, afraid that saliva might flow out.

"Eat quickly, what are you waiting for." Maverick Steele picked up a piece of braised meat and put it in Mary's bowl.

Hearing Maverick Steele say it was okay to eat, Mary picked up her knife and ate heartily.

"You're growing up, you should also eat some vegetables." Maverick Steele's gaze was gentle as he helped Mary pick some dishes.

After finishing the meal, Maverick Steele cleaned up the bowls and watched cartoons with Mary for a while.

"It's time to go to bed." Maverick Steele patted her little head.

Mary obediently nodded, "Okay."

Back in his room, Maverick Steele stood in front of the huge French window, hands behind his back, his gaze deep and profound, quietly watching the bustling neon lights outside the window.

"Rebecca Moore is dead, but the Moore family didn't come looking for trouble. They must be investigating my background."

"Tomorrow, is the day when the ancestral home of Stewart Family will be auctioned..."

"The five major families should take action."

Maverick Steele's eyebrow raised slightly, tomorrow would be the beginning of despair for the five major families.