Upon hearing these words, Emma was out of control, and she landed a slap on Vincent's face. "You jerk! It's all because of you. If you hadn't abandoned me, I wouldn't be in this mess."
Emma's voice trembled with anguish as she cried out, "Do you even have the slightest clue what these past five years have been like for me? My family disowned me. Every time my daughter asked about her father, I was at a loss for words. I've taken on any job just to provide for her. These years have been unbearable. I'm at the end of my rope..."
Her hysterical cries reflected the immense suffering she had endured over the past five years.
Hearing Emma's words, Vincent was stunned.
He hadn't realized just how tough Emma's life had been these past five years.
"I'm sorry..." Vincent reached out to wipe away the tears from Emma's eyes.
Emma cried out hoarsely, "You're an irresponsible husband! Do you know that our daughter was born with a congenital heart disease? The doctors said she needs surgery before she turns six!"
"Our daughter's time is running out. My savings are nowhere near enough, and no one in my family is willing to lend me money. I had no choice but to turn to the mafia, and I almost got r***d by them. And all you do is blame me, you heartless bastard!"
"Sir, Mommy's telling the truth. She said she's working hard to get money for my treatment. Please don't hurt her!" Hope sobbed, holding onto Vincent's leg tightly.
Vincent looked at Emma's torn clothes and at Rex Johnson lying unconscious on the ground, then turned to see Hope crying and holding onto him. Finally, Vincent understood that Emma was trying to raise money for their daughter's surgery.
At the same time, a surge of anger burned and surged within Vincent's heart.
The Joseph family had treated Emma and their daughter so cruelly. And Rex Johnson, besides Emma, who knows how many girls' lives he had ruined. Such a scum needed to be punished.
"Emma, I'm sorry. I misunderstood you. It's all my fault..." Vincent embraced her tightly, filled with guilt. "I'm sorry, honey. I'm late coming to you. From today on, I will make those who have hurt you pay for it! An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth!"
Emma collapsed in tears in Vincent's arms, releasing all the pent-up grievances she had held onto for so many years.
Hope hid behind Emma and curiously observed Vincent.
Emma said to Hope, "Hope, come and call him daddy. He's your dad."
Hearing Emma's words, Hope looked somewhat panicked. She struggled to find her voice, unable to utter the word "dad"
Vincent knelt down, gently touching Hope's head. "Hope, I'm your dad. From today on, Daddy will protect you and mommy. Can you give Daddy another chance to make it up to you?"
"You're a bad person! You were just bullying mommy earlier. You're not my dad!"
Hope, somewhat frightened, hid behind Emma, while Vincent chuckled awkwardly.
Vincent stood up and said to Emma, "Don't worry, I'll take care of Hope's illness. From today on, I'll protect you both. You need to leave here now."
"What about you?" Emma asked, concerned.
"I'll make this scumbag pay for his sins!" Vincent declared, locking eyes with Emma.
Vincent escorted Emma and Hope out of the club and then returned to the private room, waiting for Rex Johnson to regain consciousness.
Before long, Rex Johnson, with his head bleeding, woke up. His expression was fierce as he stood up.
"Emma, where did that b***h go? How dare she hit me! I'll make her wish she was dead. And you, you jerk, I'm going to kill you right now!"
Rex Johnson saw Vincent standing in front of him, while Emma was nowhere to be seen, and roared in anger, "Guys, kill him! Bring back that w***e and her little bastard daughter. I want them dead now!"
A group of black-clad bodyguards rushed out and surrounded Vincent.
Just then, the deafening roar of helicopters sounded outside.
Rex Johnson walked to the window and saw dozens of helicopters hovering above the club.
Then, fully armed soldiers descended from the helicopters. Thousands of them poured out and surrounded the entire club.
The club's bodyguards, witnessing this unprecedented show of force, remained frozen in disbelief, hesitant to take any action.
Knight Commander Galahad approached Vincent and saluted. "My lord!"
Vincent waved his hand. "Kill them."
"Yes!" Galahad waved, and countless soldiers armed with rifles moved forward. After a round of gunfire, all the black-clad bodyguards were shot dead.
Watching his men being killed, Rex Johnson pointed at Vincent, his face full of disbelief.
Rex Johnson stammered, "Who are you?"
Galahad turned around, sneered, and said, "You're not worthy of knowing my lord's name!"
Rex Johnson immediately crawled to Vincent, clutching Vincent's thigh. "I'm sorry, please spare my life..."
"Go to hell and repent!"
A gunshot rang out, and a bullet pierced Rex Johnson's head. Vincent glanced at the corpse on the ground and walked away.
Galahad called two soldiers over. "Dispose of the body!"
"Yes!" The soldiers quickly approached and dragged Rex Johnson's body away.
"My lord, the patriarch of the Joseph family will host his 80th birthday banquet tomorrow. This is the invitation from the Joseph family."
Galahad walked over and handed a golden invitation to Vincent.
"The Joseph family said they have invited all the celebrities in M City to welcome King's arrival."
‘They're just a bunch of insignificant people in M City. They are trying so hard to flatter me by emphasizing that all the city's celebrities will attend. These petty snobs have no right to invite me.’
Vincent threw a look at the invitation and said, “The Joseph family is not even worth inviting me.”
Galahad replied, “Yes, my Lord!”
Vincent then returned to Emma's apartment. It was a modest and cramped space, clearly showing signs of financial strain.
He realized that Emma's current living situation was a result of his sudden departure years ago, which led to her expulsion by the Joseph family.
Vincent stayed by her bedside all night, unable to sleep until the next morning. When Emma woke up, he rose and gently touched her forehead.
"I've arranged for a doctor. In a few days, Hope can undergo surgery," he said.