Thea was shocked speechless.
She could not believe that David had borrowed 800 million dollars from the loan sharks.
Maximus left with his men in tow.
Maximus Leviticus was originally a small-time gang leader.
During this period, the truly powerful and influential men of the underworld in Cansington lived in seclusion and distanced themselves from worldly affairs.
After the likes of Dawson and Nine Fingers went into hiding, Maximus seized the opportunity and rose to prominence in the underworld.
He was now a loan shark. His gambling dens and businesses in the entertainment districts had been going swimmingly.
He was close to being the new king of the underworld.
An underling of his asked, “Maximus, why didn’t you capture David? We could have forced the Callahans to pay up.”
Maximus snorted maliciously.
“You think it’s gonna be over after they pay up? I’m not letting them off the hook that easily.”
“What do you mean?” His underling stared at him.
Wearing a smug look, Maximus said, “I’ve looked into the Callahans’ background. The most powerful of them is the Black Dragon. His downfall is a pity. He’s no longer the general of the Southern Plains. I also hear that many powerful people want him dead.”
Saying that, he paused momentarily.
“Aren’t rumors about the Black Dragon appearing in the Southern Plains spreading on the internet? This must have been the work of some powerful figures. There’s also news that the Black Dragon has died on the battlefield at Mt. Thunder Pass in the Southern Plains.”
“Without her backer, Thea Callahan is nothing more than a lamb going to the slaughter.”
“She’s a beautiful woman. I want her on my bed. I want the Callahans to fall.”
“You’ve really thought it all out, boss!”
“Ha ha…”
Maximus laughed darkly.
At the Callahans, David was lying on the floor. He was bleeding from the head and groaning in pain.
Thea walked toward him in disbelief and anger. “David, what have you done?!”
“Sob…”
David wept.
He was devastated.
At that moment, he had nothing else to live for.
He stood up and rushed toward the windows. He wanted to open the window and end it all.
Thea stopped him in time and reprimanded him, “Will dying solve your problems? Calm down for now.”
“Just let me die! Just let me get it over with.”
Slap!
Thea slapped him across the face.
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