The Invincible Mercenary King (by Matt Watt) novel Chapter 196

Chapter 196 

“Is it important who your backer 10” Haylan asked, hit tone cold and unwavering 

“Of course, it’s important. If I were to reveal the identity of my backer. ight frighten you. And if you even think about laying a finger on me, the consequences will be uvere. The man backing me will ensure that you suffer Suranne said, her tone revolute and unwavering 

As Haylan’s cold gaze bore down on her, Suranne’s hair stood on end. Her voice trembled as she spoke. “Listen carefully. My backer is Hugh Croydon one of Lightdom City’s Four Kings. And if you even think about laying a hand on me, Mr. 

Croydon ensure you regret it” 

Before Suranne could finish her we mouth. She crumpled to the ground 

Haylan had struck her across the face, causing blood to gush from her nose and a pitiful state 

Suranne was stunned by the blow and could hardly believe what had just happened. She covered her face and looked up at Haylan in disbelief. You you dare to hit me?” she said, her voice quivering with anger and shock 

She had already mentioned the name of the Four Kings, so was difficul to understand how Hayian could still have the courage to strike her. 

“You speak with 

hinking, so you deserve to be slapped. This slap is to teach you a lesson. If you dare to gossip again. 1 

Haylan warned. 

Lke sure you regret 

His cold gaze remained fixed on Surrane as he spoke. “Apologize to my classmate immediately!” 

Havlan had been curious about 

even more tunous! 

juranne’s backer was. To his surprise, it turned out to be Hugh Croydon, which made 

Hugh had not only allowed his nephew to bully Noah and Perry, but now even his mistress had come to mock Mia. This wi an unwelcome development for Haylan, and Su had to face the consequences of her actions 

“Alright, alright, alright How dare you hit me? You just made the biggest mistake of your life 1 will inform Mr. Croydon of this immediately and I guarantee that you will regret this Suranne roared her fear dissipating as anger took over. 

Without hesitation, she grabbed her mobile phone and dialled Hugh’s number. Sobbing, she pleaded pitifully. “Mr. Croydon Ive been slapped. You have to come and save me, please.” 

Then the shared her address with hi 

“Bastard, who dares to be so arrogant? Have you not mention my name?” Hugh’s voice boomed through the phone. 

Mr. Croydon, he doesn’t care about you at all.” Suranne wailed tears flowing freely “He even called you a piece of dogshit. and said he d sap you if you were here Her words were like gasoline on a flame, fueling the fire of her anger toward Haylan 

and painting hur as an arrogant and wiew man. 

“He 

are he 

about me like that, you bastard He is playing with fire!” Hugh spat out the words with a hateful tone. 

“My darling just wait. I’ll have someone teach him a lesson right away” Hugh’s voice seethed with anger. He continued to roar before abruptly hanging up the phone. 

After the call, Suranne seethed as she turned to Haylan, her anger palpable. “What’s your name, kid?” she demanded. “As I aid before, you’re as good as dead. 

“Mr Croydon will have someone slice you into pieces. 

“Be sensible and kneel before me along with that bitch. Mia. Apologize, and I will consider sparing your life. 

Haylan interrupted Suranne’s threats, launching a vicious kick that left her unrecognizable on the ground, completely 

unconscious. 

“Hugh Croydon. right” Haylan spoke with a cold detachment. Tll be waiting for him.” 

Haylan had sent a chilling message to Hugh, using the corpses of Timmy and his peers as a macabre declaration of war. 

Despite that. Hugh had yet to take action. Now that he had met Hugh’s mistress. Haylan eagerly awaited Hugh’s arrival and could not wait to confront him. 

With Suranne taken care of Haylan returned to his seat and turned to Mia. “I apologize, but that woman was too stubborn.” he said, has voice tinged with regret. “At least I could help you vent your anger this much.” 

Mia’s eyes widened in shock as she surveyed the scene, taking in Trevor and Suranne, along with the others who lay on the ground, unconscious. She couldn’t believe what she had just witnessed and silently gasped, “Is Haylan this formidable” 

However, her expression changed drastically She grasped Haylan’s hand and implored. “Haylan, we must get out of here. You’re in big trouble. If we don’t leave now, it ll be too late when Hugh arrive 

Although she was a celebrity who had been away from Lightdom City for a long time. Mia had recently returned to the cary 

to tim 

However. Mia knew of Lightlon City’s infamous “Four Kings”, and the mere thought of them sent shivers down her spine. Among them was a particularly fearsome figure known for his ruthless and cruel ways. He was a Duke with ambitions that extended far beyond has territory 

Haylan’s slapping Suramme’s lace was tantamount to slapping Hugh’s face. 

The thought of High’s miminent arrival filled Mia with dread. The mere idea of facing him was unimaginable. 

“Mami, no need to be so nervous. We’re just waiting for Hugh Haylan said calmly. 

Tub” Mi said, stummed 

“There will definitely be a battle between me and Hugh Croydon.” Haylan said. 

“Why? How did you provoke Hugh Mia asked in a panic. 

Haylan’s previous feud with Maxwell was enough to cause trouble, and now Haylan had crossed paths with Hugh. However, at didn’t matter who the enemy was, as the consequences were bound to be severe for Haylan. 

Mia knew that if it was Maxwell whom Haylan had offended, she could have arranged a banquet to smooth things over. With her connections and charm, she believed she could convince Maxwell to forgive Haylan and avoid further confrontation. 

However, with Haylan offending Hugh, Mia had no solution. 

Because of me and Noali sand 

“Because Hugh has done something that I camont forgive. He has to pay the price. Haylan said coldly, interrupting Noah. 

Haylan Jaber’s voice was laced with a chilling aura, which filled the air with an overwhelming sense of menace, causing the temperature in the surrounding area to drop sinddenly His entire body emanated a terrifying killing intent as he spoke, and The murderous aura swept arross the whole place like an ocean