CHAPTER 122: CHAPTER 122: MISS YAO IS PREGNANT

"King of Hell, have the people inside been dealt with?"

Aiden Howard’s nickname was "the King of Hell" because he was ruthless. Anyone interrogated by him would be left half-dead, even if they survived.

"Yes, they’ve all confessed. There were eight people who attacked you last night in total, led by someone nicknamed ’Leopard.’ Besides those eight direct participants, we’ve also identified a few restless rats. I’ve sent men to deal with them."

Aiden used to be a cop. He was very skilled at interrogating criminals and getting them to reveal what he wanted to hear. However, his methods were so brutal that he was criticized by the law-abiding police force. Eventually, Aiden was dismissed for not changing his ways and, by a stroke of luck, was recruited by Adrian Desmond.

"So, how is Sixth Master going to handle those who were asking for death? Kill them all?"

Aiden threw a dirty, blood-stained towel into the trash can and looked at his hands. Blood was caked under his fingernails, and the smell of blood lingered heavily around him.

"They’re nothing but a bunch of small fries. Since they don’t want to work with me anymore, let them leave."

Adrian’s words stunned everyone in the room. When had he become so merciful?

Adrian’s subordinates were either wolves or tigers. If he showed any weakness, they would devour him.

The King of Hell lit a cigarette and looked at Adrian, mocking him. "...No wonder those little bastards revolted. Turns out, Sixth Master’s getting more soft-hearted, more and more like a woman. But I have to remind you, Sixth Master, the more merciful you are to them, the less gratitude they’ll show. On the contrary, as soon as they regain their strength, they’ll bite you hard."

Little Ninth was a loyal supporter of Adrian. Hearing Aiden’s disrespectful words, he retorted, "How can you talk to Sixth Brother like that? If Sixth Brother is a woman, then you’re even more of a woman!"

"You brat, mind your own business," Aiden exhaled a mouthful of smoke at Little Ninth.

"Who are you calling a brat?"

"Enough!"

Adrian told the two of them to shut up. Aiden and Little Ninth glanced at each other, but neither dared to defy Adrian, so they both fell silent.

After Little Ninth finished bandaging him, Adrian put on his shirt and buttoned it. Then, he spoke calmly, "I just want to be an ordinary businessman. If they want to work with me, I won’t treat them unfairly. If they don’t want to and want to climb higher, then let them go their own way."

"Sixth Master, you’ve always been ’black.’ No matter how hard you try to clean up, you’ll never become ’white’," Aiden said bluntly.

"King of Hell, I’ve made enough money to squander for several lifetimes..." Adrian looked down at the lines on his palm, his deep eyes narrowing. His expression was unreadable, a mixture of anger and amusement.

"’Has anyone ever complained about having too much money?’ Aiden snorted coldly, asking as he smoked.

"...King of Hell, I’ve been busy looking for my woman and my son lately. Until I find them, I’m not interested in business matters. People strive for higher positions, just as water flows downward. They think there’s no future with me, so I’ll let them go. But if anyone dares to work with me while planning to stab me in the back, don’t blame me for being ruthless."

"What does Sixth Master mean?"

Adrian called Walter Klein over and ordered, "Go with the King of Hell and find out exactly who ambushed me. Kill every single one of them! As for the others, break their legs, let them go, and spread my words!"

"Yes," Walter replied.

As Walter left, he shot a glance at Aiden. Walter had always distrusted Aiden. When Aiden met his gaze, he just sneered back, showing his teeth, yellowed from years of smoking.

Adrian looked at the unruly Aiden and decided to speak plainly, "King of Hell, that goes for you too. If you feel there’s no future with me, you can also seek better opportunities."

"I don’t have such lofty ambitions anymore. I’m getting old; it’s time for me to marry a few wives and settle down."

Adrian chuckled. "That doesn’t sound like something you’d say."

"I never expected Sixth Master to become such a wuss either." Only Aiden dared to talk to Adrian like that.

"Aiden Howard, if you dare say those words again, I’ll crush your balls!" Adrian shot him an icy glare. Aiden merely grinned, smirking at Adrian with an expression that practically begged to be punched.

"Sixth Master, do you have a sister-in-law? Introduce one to me; I could use a wife. Since Madam is so beautiful, her sister can’t be ugly."

Adrian lunged at Aiden with a dagger. The blade flashed, and if Aiden hadn’t been prepared, it would have pierced him right between the eyes.

Aiden caught the dagger and laughed heartily. "That Kiki girl isn’t bad. I like her. Why don’t you give her to me, Sixth Master?"

Hearing Kiki’s name reminded Adrian of Sienna; the two of them had run away together.

He sighed. "Find them first."

"Back when I was a cop, they said I had a dog’s nose. No one I targeted could ever escape. Just give me Kiki’s underwear so I can sniff it, and I guarantee I’ll find her."

"Get lost!" Adrian was furious.

Aiden chuckled.

"Sixth Brother, your phone’s ringing." Little Ninth picked up Adrian’s phone from the table and handed it to him.

Adrian pointed at Aiden, then at the door, gesturing for him to leave. Aiden shrugged and, on his way out, flipped Little Ninth the middle finger. Little Ninth exploded.

"Aiden Howard, stand right there! I’m going to kill you!" Little Ninth seethed. That bastard! He’s only picking on me because I’m young! If I don’t beat him to a pulp today, I’ll take his surname!

"’Me, your old man’? You little brat, you’re still wet behind the ears and you dare call yourself ’your old man’? If I’d married early, I could’ve easily had a son your age by now..."

"Stop talking nonsense! I’m going to cut your tongue out today!"

Sounds of fighting and chaos erupted outside. Adrian shook his head. He couldn’t understand how someone as cold and aloof as himself could have such messy and absurd people working for him.

"Hello?"

The call was from Mr. Lucas. He sounded very nervous as he reported, "Sixth Master, Miss Carpenter is pregnant."

"What?" Adrian asked in surprise.

"Miss Carpenter wasn’t feeling well today, vomiting everything she ate, so I called the doctor. After an examination, we found out she’s pregnant."

Miss Carpenter was, for all intents and purposes, Adrian’s woman. Since she was pregnant, the child was almost certainly his. That’s why Mr. Lucas was asking Adrian for instructions.

"...She’s been pregnant for over a month," Mr. Lucas added, wiping the sweat from his brow.

Adrian seemed shocked. Could there be some hidden story? Was the child not his?