Payne felt as if he was being stalked by a ferocious beast ready to pounce on him. A chill ran down his spine, and his scalp prickled with unease. Just one sentence was enough to make him tremble uncontrollably.
Anger surged within him; he couldn't believe he was so easily intimidated by mere words.
"What the hell are you? How dare you threaten me?" Payne turned around, shouting furiously.
Upon seeing the resume in Chasel's hand, realization dawned on him, and a sinister smile crept onto his face. "So you're here for an interview. Here's your chance: kneel down, apologize, and then get the hell out of here. If you do that, I won't hold it against you. Otherwise..."
"Otherwise what?" Chasel asked, a curious smile playing on his lips.
"Otherwise, you will experience the methods of the Cain family in Verdant City!" Payne said with a forced smile that didn't reach his eyes."The Cain family?" Chasel replied, a hint of amusement in his tone.
Yet, a glint of coldness flashed in his eyes! The information Suzaku had given him revealed that after Chasel was imprisoned, Charlotte took control of the Beiqing Group and quickly renamed it the Walker family!
The Walker family had transformed over the past five years from an inconspicuous little clan in Verdant City to one of its new elites, rivaling even some of the established wealthy families! The Cain family, on the other hand, was the family of Charlotte's mother. Now, it was the Walker family that everyone looked up to, becoming one of the local powerhouses in Verdant City.
Originally, Chasel had planned to deal with these grudges last. But now that the Cain family had come forward, he didn't mind taking them on first.
Chasel smirked. "What's wrong? Scared? Let me tell you, kid, it's too late. If you don't kneel and apologize today..."
Payne sneered. But before he could finish his sentence, he was abruptly cut off!
A slap interrupted him, landing hard against his face.
"Shut up!"
Chasel raised his hand and delivered a sharp slap. Instantly, a clear five-finger mark appeared on Payne's right cheek, and his face began to swell visibly.
"You... you dare hit me?"
Payne was in shock. For years, he had been treated like a star, surrounded by admiration wherever he went. Who would dare to hit him?
But in response, Chasel delivered another slap, this time landing hard on the other side of his face.
Soon, Payne's other cheek was swollen as well.
"I not only dare to hit you, but I could also kill you. Do you believe me?"
Chasel wore a warm smile, but his words were laced with a chilling threat.Payne fell silent, suddenly unable to retort!
"Now, I'm giving you a chance. Kneel down and apologize to Miss Michelle. Otherwise, you'll get a taste of my methods!"
Chasel's gaze fell, his deep eyes filled with a murderous intent.
It was only then that Michelle Allen realized the gravity of the situation.
This was bad!
Chasel had actually hit Payne Cain.
Michelle wasn't worried about herself; she was concerned for Chasel, feeling guilty that he was dragged into this mess because of her.
"I'm so sorry, I've put you in danger. You need to leave, quickly get out of Verdant City and don't come back. Otherwise, you won't be able to handle the wrath of the Cain family."
Michelle Allen rushed over to Chasel, her stunning face filled with worry. She wasn't surprised that Chasel had stood up for her and confronted Payne Cain. After all, Chasel had served in the military—he was a tough guy, principled and just. Seeing Payne harass her was something he couldn't tolerate.
But the Cain family was powerful, and Chasel couldn't afford to make enemies with them.
"Miss Michelle, don't worry, it's all good!" Chasel said with a reassuring smile.
Yet, Michelle couldn't truly relax. She sensed that Chasel, having spent so long in the military, was used to the pure camaraderie of soldiers and didn't fully grasp the treachery of the outside world.
She quickly turned back to Payne. "He's a veteran! If you dare to retaliate against him..."
"And what if I do?" Payne sneered, his face twisted with rage. "Look at him! Is he in the kitchen brigade or is he a performer? What can he do? In Verdant City, my Cain family fears no one!""Unless you want me to let him go, you need to be my girlfriend starting tonight and keep me company!" Payne said viciously.
He hadn't forgotten his ultimate goal.
"You... shameless!" Michelle glared at him, her beautiful eyes filled with anger and humiliation.
"It seems you still haven't learned your lesson. I told you to kneel and apologize to Miss Michelle, or I'll make your life a living hell!" Chasel's gaze was sharp, radiating a chilling aura as he stepped closer to Payne Cain.
"W-What are you going to do?" Payne stammered, fear creeping into his voice.
Even now, his cheeks burned with pain from the earlier confrontation. He considered himself a civilized person and had no intention of getting into a fight!
"If you come any closer, I'll call the police!" Payne blurted out, but as Chasel continued to close the distance, the imposing pressure from him made it impossible for Payne to muster any bravado. He couldn't even manage a defiant word.
"Call the police?" Chasel suddenly halted, a smirk playing on his lips. "Go ahead!"
"You'll regret this," Payne shot back, a flicker of malice flashing in his eyes.
The Cain family had managed to establish themselves alongside the Walker family in Verdant City, not just because of their wealth but also due to well-established connections. They were a tight-knit community of mutual interests!
Quickly, Payne dialed a number.
"Uncle Steven, it's Payne..."
Before Payne Cain could finish his sentence, Chasel had appeared beside him, snatching his phone and speaking into it, "Payne Cain, at New Rising Tower, room 1805, involved in harassment, intimidation, and threats..."
After saying that, Chasel hung up the phone.
Payne Cain regarded Chasel's actions with indifference. Did he really think this would change anything for him? It was laughable.
All he needed to do was mention that he was Payne Cain from the Cain family, and that would be enough. Everything else was trivial.
Michelle Allen, standing nearby, had a complex expression on her face. To her, Chasel seemed very righteous. However, she thought Chasel was a bit too naive. If calling the police wouldIf calling the police would have worked on Payne Cain, he wouldn't have dared to harass her in the first place.
But now that things had come to this, Michelle decided not to say more. Chasel was here for an interview, and he had offended Payne Cain for her sake. If anything were to happen to Chasel, she would find a way to protect him.
People who weren't afraid to offend others and stood up for others were becoming rare.
Meanwhile, Chasel Mills pulled out his own phone and sent out an audio message and text.
"I demand the Verdant City authorities to enforce the law fairly!"
Chasel' small gesture went unnoticed.
Michelle Allen was deep in thought, trying to figure out how to resolve the situation.
Payne, on the other hand, was fixated on Chasel, counting down the moments until his demise, while plotting how to get back at him to vent his frustration.
Half an hour later, a commotion erupted in the office.
A group of people walked in.
Leading them was a middle-aged man.
Upon seeing the man, Payne immediately became excited. "Uncle Steven! That's him! He hit me and slandered me..."
Michelle Allen quickly interjected, "Chasel only acted out because Payne insulted and threatened me first..."
However, before Michelle could finish her explanation, the man referred to as "Uncle Steven" waved his hand dismissively. "I already know what happened!"
Michelle's face fell at his response.
Sure enough, he wasn't even willing to listen to her side of the story.
Payne Cain wore a smug expression, looking at Chasel as if he were staring at a dead man.
Only Chasel remained seated in his chair, maintaining a perfect posture, completely unfazed.
Even with Steven leading the group, Chasel showed no sign of attention, not even a flicker of his eyelids.
"You were so talkative just a moment ago. What happened? Scared now?" Payne Cain sneered, touching his swollen cheeks, his eyes filled with resentment as he stared at Chasel.
"Uncle Steven, get someone to arrest him!" Payne said, looking down at Chasel with excitement.
Seeing this, Michelle immediately stood up.
But just then, Steven let out a cold snort. "We've already investigated the situation. Payne, you are involved in harassment of unmarried women, using methods that include but are not limited to intimidation, threats, and humiliation. The evidence is irrefutable. Come with us, Payne."
As he spoke, Steven turned to Payne, and an audio clip began to play from his phone.
The excitement on Payne's face slowly froze.
Michelle Allen's eyes widened in disbelief as she watched the scene unfold!