Winner Takes All novel Chapter 790

Night fell and it was quiet both inside and outside the hospital.

The downpour had stopped but it seemed that there was a sinister fog that enveloped the hospital. The men of the local Hughes office and the Grand Freemasons sealed the area tightly. There were checks every three steps and inspections every ten steps. Indirectly, it made the people feel that danger was lurking everywhere.

In the day, only the men from the Hughes office and the hundred over men led by Cheer were at the hospital. As time passed, more and more members of the Grand Freemasons arrived. Now more than a thousand men were guarding the hospital.

The presence of so many people clearly attracted much attention in South Maine. Anyone who was interested in Jack would know that he was at that hospital. To the elite families of South Maine, all of them know that the men of the local Hughes office and the members of the Grand Freemasons were not to be taken lightly and to be feared.

Now, both of these forces were mobilized entirely which meant that the person they are protecting was truly important. All of them wished to participate and contribute to the effort. If they could help to ensure that these two days passed by peacefully, then the rewards would be tremendous! No one in the elite families was so foolish not to realize this. But Jack had rejected all of their offers.

It was quiet in the corridor and only Jack and the few of them were at that level. Jack instructed Mr. Ward and Cheer to negotiate with the hospital to clear out the entire level for the sole use of Amber and Rosie. It would be difficult to ensure the safety of the rest of the patients if they were at that level.

“Elder Hughes, the Van, Charles, Troy and William elite families of South Maine are the most resourceful families in this region. Your safety will be significantly increased with their participation. But why, why did you reject all of them?” Cheer was puzzled.

During the day, the Van, Charles, Troy and William families all sent representatives to offer their assistance. They were the top families of South Maine and had the most capable resources. But Jack rejected all of them without hesitation. Cheer was bewildered by Jack’s decision and he finally asked.

“They are not worthy!” Mr. Ward said proudly.

Not worthy? Cheer was stunned then his expression showed his disbelief. Why bother about their worthiness if they could help protect and enhance Jack’s safety? This was a crisis and they should consider the situation before rejecting help based on their status.

Then, before Cheer could retort, Jack rubbed his nose and said, “Van, Charles, Troy and William families are indeed the best in this region. But Cheer, do you dare to use their men in such a situation?”

Cheer was stunned and suddenly he realized his mistake.

“They came to offer their assistance all because they noticed the men from the local Hughes office and the Grand Freemasons protecting the hospital. All they had to do was to investigate and they would know who these men were protecting.” Mr. Ward said and glared at Cheer as he continued, “They must have understood the benefits of participating in this protection effort. But because they were attracted by the benefits, when a larger benefit becomes available to them, what makes you think that they would not turn around and take it?”

“This…” Cheer was dumbfounded and lowered his head in apology, “My apologies, I did not think through this thoroughly.”

“Go and make your rounds.” Mr. Ward waved to signal Cheer to leave.

Now, they could only trust the men from the local Hughes office and the Grand Freemasons. Jack was the son of the head of the family and also the Elder pioneer of the Grand Freemasons. With these statuses, they would be able to get the fullest loyalty of both groups of men. Both Mr. Ward and Jack could not fully be at ease with men from any other groups.