The Boxing King instantly popped a vein when he heard Thomas' whining. If it hadn't been for Thomas, I'd still be the champion. Instead, I was stripped of my title and humiliated in public.
“Shut up!” roared the Boxing King before kicking Thomas away. “You've got me humiliated, and now you want to disrespect Mr. Williams? If I hear another word from you, I'll beat you to a pulp!”
Compared to his physical injury, the hurt in Thomas' heart was much more severe. He was devastated to see the Boxing King side with Zeke instead of himself. It seems that Zeke really has bested Mr. Boxing King.
“This b*stard offended me just now, so you know what to do to him, don't you?” Zeke questioned the Boxing King.
“I do. I'll take care of him.”
“Good. I still need him alive, though. He might be of some use to me in the future.” Since Zeke still had to find out about the connection between Thomas and the Netherworld, he could not let him die.
“Understood.”
Zeke then patted Emma on the shoulder. “Let's go, Emma.”
After returning to her senses, the woman hurriedly got on her feet and followed closely behind Zeke.
“Don't leave me, Emma. Please! You have to save me. Just this once!” pleaded Thomas. “Only I can contact the divine doctor at Linton Group. I can save your daughter. Zeke may be strong, but he's not as well-connected as I am. He can't help your daughter.”
Involuntarily, Emma's legs stopped moving as she hesitated. As much as I hate to admit it, Thomas' got a point.
“Don't listen to him, Emma. If he wanted to save Amelia, he would've done so already. Besides, I've already cured her illness, so you don't have to worry about it,” informed Zeke.
Smiling wryly, Emma believed the first half of what Zeke said. Thomas never wanted to help Amelia; he only wanted me. That man has tricked me over and over again, so I can't trust him any longer.
As for the other half, Emma thought it was pure nonsense. Not even the most skilled physician could do anything about Amelia's condition, so what can a fighter like Zeke do? He's probably just trying to make me feel better.
“Mr. Williams, you have to tell me the truth. What exactly did you do the Boxing King?” questioned Emma curiously.
“Seriously? You still don't believe that I beat him?”
“Well, everybody knows that he's the best fighter in the world, so how can you expect me to just take your word for it?” Emma sighed. “There's something about you that you're not telling me, isn't it?”
Rubbing his forehead, Zeke had no idea how else to convince Emma.
The Boxing King was considered a strong fighter among ordinary people.
Even among martial artists, he could still hold his own.
However, compared to those in the King Class, the Ultimate Class, and the Celestial Class, the Boxing King was nothing but an insect.
Zeke could crush the man whenever he felt like it, but seeing how Emma would never understand, he decided to save his breath.
When they reached the car, Emma was relieved to see that Amelia was unharmed.
“You're okay, Amelia! You have no idea how worried I was!” exclaimed Emma while holding her daughter tightly.
“I'm fine, Mommy. Don't cry.” Amelia reached out to wipe her mother's tears away. “I went to a boxing match today, Mommy.”
“Tell me, Amelia. Who won? Zeke or the Boxing King?” Emma was eager to find out the truth.
“You should've seen Zee, Mommy! He was amazing! None of them was a match for him at all, especially his last opponent, the Boxing King. That guy got knocked out before Zee even laid a finger on him.”
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