Chapter 76 Stepping Out the Door

He talked like he was doing Fergus a huge favor, all smug and stuff.

Logan chimed in, "Ms. Gray, get real. Think about it. If Mr. Thomas Zimmerman wants Fergus dead, who in Silvervale Province can save him? You? Trading a pair of hands to calm Mr. Thomas Zimmerman down is a no-brainer!"

Marlin sneered, "Ms. Gray, Mr. John Zimmerman died, yet Mr. Thomas Zimmerman is still willing to talk. He's showing mercy!"

Violet started to sweat a bit. If Thomas really lost it, Fergus would be toast. But if he lost his hands, how would he live?

"Alright," Fergus laughed angrily, seeing their attitude like he was a fish on the chopping block. He raised his hands and said, "Here they are. Who's gonna chop them off?"

Whoever dared to try would be the first to get chopped.

Thomas looked at him like he was an ant. "You're so arrogant and clueless. I'll show you the price! Tyler, chop off his hands!"

As the head of the Zimmerman family, Thomas wouldn't dirty his own hands with such a task.

Tyler shivered in fear at the command. He thought, 'What if Fergus slaps me to death? Even with Thomas here, what if Fergus goes nuts?'

"Not moving?" Thomas frowned.

Tyler's face turned pale with fear, feeling like death itself was staring at him. Either way, he was screwed.

"I'll do it!" Logan gritted his teeth. He couldn't let his son take the risk. He warned, "Fergus, Mr. Thomas Zimmerman is here. Don't try any tricks, or even Ms. Gray won't be able to save you!"

With that, he pulled out a knife like magic.

He walked over slowly.

Fergus stayed calm and smiled as he watched.

Just as Logan was about to get close...

"Stop!" Violet suddenly spoke up. No way she could let Fergus get hurt. If it weren't for her, he wouldn't be in this mess.

She declared firmly, "Thomas, if you want to hurt him, you'll have to go through me. As long as I'm breathing, no one can touch him! Even if I can't get revenge today, I'll use everything I have to retaliate in the future. I mean it!"

Hearing this, Fergus felt deeply moved.

Logan froze, not daring to move. He couldn't afford Violet's retaliation.

Thomas' face darkened. He squinted and said, "Ms. Gray, are you trying to scare me? You should know that in a month, you'll be back in Capital City. By then, I could kill Fergus without anyone knowing. When would you find out then?"

Violet frowned immediately.

In fact, Violet hadn't told Fergus some things. Although he had treated Sophia yesterday and Hayden had agreed to pay fifty billion dollars in medical fees, plus the profits from Plot 140, making it seem like she had reached the level of the richest person in Tarynville.

But that was not the case. All the money Fergus earned from treating and saving people was his personal assets. The Gray family wouldn't recognize it. The Gray family's so-called wealth came from making money through production materials, investments, and industries.

So, this money didn't count.

Violet hadn't told Fergus because she didn't want to disturb his mood. She just wanted to spend this month happily!

Fergus saw Violet's worry and smiled casually. "Violet, don't worry about it. Let them chop. If they can really do it, what's a pair of hands to them?"

He winked, hinting that he could handle it.

Violet saw the look in his eyes and shook her head helplessly. "Don't worry, I'll handle it."

Violet knew what Fergus meant. He was very capable of fighting, and these people couldn't touch him. But there were always stronger people out there. If Thomas hired a master, he could definitely kill him.

Fighting wasn't the answer.

She turned to Thomas, dead serious. "Thomas, whenever I find out, that'll be the day we cut ties. I'll use everything I have to get back at you!"

Logan and the others were floored. They couldn't believe Violet felt so strongly about Fergus. What kind of magic did Fergus have?

Thomas frowned too. He didn't expect Violet to say that. He needed a backup plan.

He said heavily, "Ms. Gray, you're loyal. So, how can I not give you some respect?"

"Marlin, the contract!" Thomas demanded.

Marlin quickly handed over the contract.

Thomas said, "Ms. Gray, if you get the pharmaceutical supply contract, you won't need to go back for an arranged marriage. I'll give you this contract in exchange for Fergus' hands. Deal? This way, you can be with him in the future!"

Violet was stunned when she saw the contract. With this, she could become the richest person, and no one in her family could complain. No need for an arranged marriage! John's whole reason for coming to Tarynville was to stop her from getting the contract. Now, Thomas was just handing it over?

It was unreal.

"Ms. Gray, Mr. Thomas Zimmerman is only asking for his hands but is giving up billions in profit. What's holding you back?" Logan pushed.

"Ms. Gray, trading Fergus' hands for your lifelong happiness, and you can benefit from it. It seems like Mr. Thomas Zimmerman is taking a big loss." Marlin added.

Tyler glared. "Fergus, if I were you, I'd chop off my hands right now to make Ms. Gray happy. How can you just stand there? Do you even care about Ms. Gray?"

Fergus couldn't be bothered to respond. Seeing Violet biting her lip and eyeing the contract like she really wanted it, he said, "Violet, if you want the contract, take it. Leave the rest to me."

"I don't want it!" Violet blurted out, pushing the contract back. She realized she'd rather suffer forever than let Fergus become disabled.

She said firmly, "I appreciate the gesture, but I don't want the contract. Fergus must stay whole!"

Logan and the others were dumbfounded.

Thomas' lips twitched. He thought Violet would definitely agree when he showed the contract. But she refused!

Clenching his fists, he threatened, "Ms. Gray, don't push me. John had his limbs broken by Fergus. This grudge must be avenged! I'll make one last offer. If you still don't agree, I'll go against Mr. Gray and lead the entire Zimmerman family in retaliation. Let's see if you can stop me! I want three of Fergus's fingers!"

With these words, the temperature in the villa dropped, making everyone uncomfortable.

Logan and the others felt like their own fingers were about to be chopped off!

Violet was anxious. If Thomas really went all out, her family might not help her, and Fergus would definitely not survive. Now, she had to judge whether Thomas had the guts to do that!

But with John's limbs broken, how could Thomas not have the courage?

Violet was drenched in sweat.

At this moment, "Three fingers, right? Fine, I'll give them to you!" Fergus suddenly spoke. They were wasting too much time talking, and he still had to make lunch. "But not here. I don't want Violet to see blood. Let's go somewhere else to chop."

With that, he left first.

"Fergus!" Violet stood up abruptly, tears welling up in her eyes because she really couldn't protect Fergus.

Fergus turned and smiled slightly, then quickly left.

Thomas and the others exchanged a sinister glance and followed him out the door.