Chapter 336 Sudden Crisis
"Yes, the surname is Jones, but he shouldn't be from the Jones family," the butler replied without any extra words.
"Shouldn't? Check again!" Branwell commanded, losing interest. He commanded indifferently, "Keep a close eye on the Henderson family. Inform me immediately if there's anything unusual. As for William, try to keep him alive."
"Yes, sir," the butler responded, then exited, leaving Branwell alone in the spacious study, admiring the paintings on the wall.
However, at that moment, the door to the study was pushed open, and an elderly man with a cane appeared at the doorway.
Branwell hurried over to assist the old man, respectfully saying, "Dad, why are you up so late?"
Emrys sat on the sofa, coughed lightly, and said, "I heard that Archibald from the Henderson family had his genitals mutilated?"
Emrys Ashford, the backbone of the Ashford family, was the person with the most authority!
He was also the spiritual pillar of the entire Ashford family!
As long as Emrys stood, the Ashford family would remain at the top of the four major families in Imperial City!
Branwell poured a cup of coffee and handed it to Emrys, sitting respectfully beside him and saying, "Yes, the entire Henderson family is probably in chaos right now."
Emrys nodded in understanding and asked, "Have you found out who did it?"
"Yes, a ruthless young man named William Jones. According to the information we have gathered, the Henderson family was trying to take over Lindwood City, but Archibald unexpectedly brought disaster upon himself and had his genitals mutilated," Branwell reported truthfully.
"His name is William Jones?" Emrys asked, his face changing dramatically and his eyes widening.
"Yes, Dad, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?" Branwell asked.
Seeing Emrys suddenly become so emotional, he quickly went to calm him.
Emrys pushed him away, his face full of smiles as he said, "Haha, I didn't expect it to be him. No wonder, it's been seven years, seven years without any news of him."
Branwell looked at Emrys, puzzled, and asked, "Dad, do you know him?"
Branwell couldn't understand. His father's social circle was full of prominent figures. How could he know a young man named William with no status or background?
"Nonsense!" Emrys said.
He stood up, tapping the floor with his cane. "Have you forgotten about the incident with Thurlow from the Henderson family back then?"
Thurlow from the Henderson family...
How could that be possible!
"Could it be?" Branwell asked, instantly thinking of an incident. The news of Thurlow from the Henderson family being crippled, although suppressed by the Henderson family, still circulated within their circle.
At their level, it was impossible to hide such things.
It seemed that the person back then was also named Jones.
Moreover, his actions were truly terrifying!
At that time, the Henderson family was in its prime and stood well above the Ashford family.
Due to that incident, it seemed as if the Henderson family was suppressed in a single day, never fully recovering from the blow, ultimately falling behind the Ashford family!
Moreover, the Henderson family was directly ostracized by the core of power!
Mr. Jones's methods back then were extraordinary!
Even high-ranking officials intervened to harshly criticize the Henderson family!
"Immediately send people to Lindwood City to stop any retaliatory actions by the Henderson family!" Emrys commanded.
Leaning on his cane, he exuded a long-hidden sharpness and added, "Also, if necessary, don't consider the Henderson family's reputation! By the way, isn't Scarlett in Lindwood City? Have her find a way to get close to William!"
"Alright, I'll arrange it right away," Branwell replied, hurrying out of the study to make arrangements.
Emrys stayed in the study, a faint gleam flashing in his eyes as he muttered to himself, "William, you can't escape this time. The Ashford family must hold onto you."
No one knew what kind of storm was brewing in Imperial City under this torrential rain.
The Henderson family dispatched several groups of people to the airport overnight. One group was sent to Lindwood City, while another group retrieved Archibald, who was gravely wounded and unconscious. They urgently transported him to a hospital in Imperial City for immediate medical attention.
The head of the Henderson family also braved the cold rain to visit a renowned doctor, pleading for help.
The Ashford family likewise sent a group of people to Lindwood City, following the Henderson family.
All the disputes seemed to point towards Lindwood City.
Mary had a restless night, constantly dreaming of Archibald's lecherous face lunging at her with a sinister smile.
She woke up several times in fright.
In the morning, she saw William exercising on the open balcony. Although he was only wearing a pair of shorts, his upper body was well-proportioned and muscular.
Mary watched William's sweat-drenched back, lost in thought.
It seemed she had never noticed before that William exercised every morning.
The more she watched, the warmer she felt inside.
It was really nice to have him around.
She initially wanted to ask William how he dealt with Archibald.
But after thinking about it, she decided against it. William was quite mysterious.
He probably wouldn't let her meddle.
After getting up, Mary freshened up and changed into clean clothes. It was only then that William entered the room, his face adorned with a cheerful smile.
"Mary, feeling better?" William asked with a smile while wiping his sweat with a towel.
Today, Mary looked like a young girl, with a ponytail and sportswear.
"I'm fine," Mary said, doing a few simple stretches, perfectly showcasing her figure.
Seeing Mary's stance, William assumed she might still be feeling down and proposed, "Do you want to go out for a walk?"
"Yeah, I want to go for a run," Mary replied, then briskly left the villa and started running.
"Wait. I'll go with you," William shouted and quickly ran out.
They ran for a while, then returned to the villa for breakfast. After taking a hot shower, Mary sat on the open balcony, sipping coffee and looking at the scenery outside.
Villa No.1, the largest villa in the upscale residential area, featured an artificial lake behind it and a bustling commercial street on the far side.
This was the foundation of the Eagle family, bringing the commercial street directly into the villa area.
Of course, it was only open to the villa residents.
William stayed by Mary's side, telling jokes now and then, but Mary didn't seem to be in the mood.
A woman in black leather, with an irresistibly seductive figure, stood on it, holding binoculars and gazing out!
She looked at the couple through the binoculars, a cold smile forming on her face, contrasting sharply with her fiery figure!
At that moment, a voice came through the earpiece in her ear. "Rose, have you found them?"
It was a sinister male voice, very unpleasant to hear.
Rose smiled slightly and said, "Found them."
A low voice came through the earpiece, sending chills down one's spine. "Kill them!"
With a sneer playing on her lips, Rose pulled out a long black case from the deck, and took out a sniper rifle!
Setting up the sniper rifle, she bent over, aiming through the scope at William on the open balcony!
At that moment, the wind blew, lifting Rose's hair. She closed one eye, and with that pose, she looked extremely seductive!
William was trying to cheer Mary up, but why wasn't she responding at all?
"Where's Sarah?" Mary asked casually.
"Lucy took her out. The doctor said she needs more exercise and fresh air," William replied, then turned his head, resting it on his hand as he looked at the blue lake. Suddenly, he felt a beam of light hit his face!
The light was faint, but William keenly sensed something unusual!
Danger!
William didn't react immediately. Instead, he glanced at the white yacht on the lake out of the corner of his eye. In an instant, he flipped over, grabbed Mary, and crashed through the glass door, leaping into the room and hiding her in the corner!
Meanwhile, a high-speed bullet pierced through the lounge chair where William had been lying, shattering the glass door behind it!
Mary was stunned. However, seeing the shattered glass door, she immediately crouched in the corner, realizing something was terribly wrong.
When she saw William about to rush out, Mary quickly grabbed him, tears welling up in her eyes as she shook her head.
With William by her side, she felt safe.
William crouched down, patted her hair, and smiled gently, comforting her, "Mary, don't worry. No one can hurt you. I'll be right back."
Mary hugged William tightly, afraid of losing him the next second!
William smiled, wearing only his shorts, and dashed out to the balcony, leaping off!
This was the second floor of the villa!
Wouldn't he get hurt jumping down like that?
Mary was trembling with fear!
William, however, leaped from the balcony and climbed down the balconies like a monkey, more impressive than a superhero in a movie!
As soon as he landed, he called Benjamin. "Find the nearest assassin organization that entered Lindwood City. Be ready at all times. I want to wipe them out!"
Looking back at the upstairs, William felt a surge of anger!
They came looking for trouble again and again!
And they wanted him dead!
William was furious. No matter who was behind this, they had to be eliminated!
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