The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 1755

After hearing Jason's threats, Holley couldn't help but snort. "Jason, I dare you to report me to your boss right now," Holley challenged him. "I can't wait to see how he would punish me."

Not feeling intimidated by Jason's words at all, Holley hung up even before Jason could respond. Jason tried calling Holley several times again, but he couldn't reach her anymore.

Time flew really fast when you were in trouble. Jason didn't even notice that it had already been an hour. Not long after Holley hung up, the usurers, together with a few brawny men, came over to find Jason.

"Mr. Gao, have you got the money now? I'm sorry to say that we cannot wait any longer. If you can't pay this time, my men might pull a little stunt or two to take care of you," the usurer warned him, grinning as if he would really feel sorry if Jason would be badly beaten later on.

"Sir, please, don't! Give me more time, please! I promise you I'll have enough money to pay you in full!" Falling onto his knees, Jason begged for his life. Sweat began to build upon his forehead, his body trembling in fear.

The usurers, however, wouldn't be persuaded so easily. He had been in this business for quite some time now and had always been a merciless businessman. All he wanted was money. Jason's plea just went in one of his ears and out the other.

Soon, the brawny men started to drag Jason out of the casino. They wanted to throw him into the car, but Jason tried his best to struggle against their restraint. He knew that his life would be in danger once they got him inside the car.

"No! Let go of me! I don't want my organs removed!"

Jason screamed desperately, exhausting all efforts to attract attention from the bystanders. Maybe someone believing in justice could save him.

But humanity failed him. People who regularly visited that place had already gotten used to such a scene. Nobody would risk their own lives to meddle in this kind of business. Even though Jason's voice became hoarse from screaming, the passersby stood deaf to his pleas.

The brawny men continued to push him inside the car. Amidst the commotion, Jason felt hopeful when he heard someone shouted, "Stop!"

The voice sounded familiar, but Jason couldn't see who it was, as the brawny men blocked his view. Searching his memory, he tried to figure out who that person was.

"How much does he owe you? I'll pay for it," the man offered, standing behind the car.

Jason was utterly shocked, hearing that a complete stranger had come to save him. He became more curious about the man's identity, and he looked in his direction, hoping to get a glimpse of him. However, there was already a big crowd around them, so he couldn't see the man at all.

Feeling lucky, the usurers advised the loan amount Jason owed him, including the interest earned. The man took out his checkbook, wrote a check, and handed it over to the usurers without saying a word.

"Well, since the problem is solved, we're quits," the usurers said, folding the check and putting it in the pocket of his coat. "Bros, let him go." Waving to his men, the usurers watched as they threw Jason on the ground. Shortly after, they left without looking back.

Jason breathed a sigh of relief after he regained his freedom. Standing up from the ground, he strode forward to meet his savior and thank him. Finally, seeing who it was, Jason was surprised to find that he was indeed an acquaintance.

"It's you?" Jason couldn't believe it. He rubbed his eyes a few times to make sure he wasn't dreaming. But to his disappointment, the man in front of him didn't vanish. It was Black! Embarrassed, Jason's legs felt weak, making him fall to the ground helplessly.

"So, are you scared now?" Black taunted with contempt.

Jason was speechless, and he just gaped aghast at Black. He had to admit, without Black's help, he would already be thrown to the sea or cut into pieces. He couldn't imagine what those men would've done to him.

He didn't know why Black would choose to save him, but he was well aware that Black didn't do it out of pure kindness. Black never struck him as a nice guy. Heaving a sigh, Jason asked, "Why did you save me?"

"Well, no special reason. I'm too rich, and I just wanted to spend money, whatever," Black responded sarcastically.