In this life, they’ll have the chance to even meet.
Her words, however, caused Joey Xu to be stunned, and in the next instant, immediately backhanded her and embraced her firmly.
“Don’t be afraid. Sammy Jones, trust me, no matter what happens in the future, I will protect you!” He kissed her pink cheek, “I promise you and I will never make you regret marrying me!”
Even if he had to sacrifice his life one day, he would still protect her.
“I don’t want you to promise me this!” Sammy Jones let go of him slightly and met his eyes, “Joey Xu, I want you to promise me that in the future you will stay away from the mob, from all that fighting and killing. You’re safe every single day, you won’t get hurt again, much less have any life threatening injuries – and by promising yourself that you’ll be safe, you’re being responsible for me, okay?”
The fact that she was so serious about keeping him safe, all her worry all written on her face, warmed his heart.
Back then, Zhao Lanlan was the only salvation in his cold and lonely life.
And now Sammy Jones is a rainbow in his life. Having her is like having the whole world, as if the sky is bright.
“Okay, I promise.” Joey Xu nodded.
Yes, he promised her that he would never step into the underworld again. In addition to … one day, it will hurt her, then, he can not let it go.
The next day.
Joey Xu has been waiting for someone in his office.
It wasn’t until late afternoon that Boss Bear showed up without delay.
People in the mob don’t have that much of a rack. The two met without shaking hands, just giving each other a bear hug.
“Long time no see!” Joey Xu still had a smile on his face, but in his heart, he was no less wary.
Boss Bear was a bear and several of his minions were standing outside. He doesn’t sit down either, so he looks around Joey Xu’s office, “The working environment is pretty good. Now that I’m working with the government, sitting in this kind of high position, it’s much more down-to-earth than in the past. I guess it’s a good idea to sleep soundly at night, too.”
“When you’re tired of fighting and killing, you always have to go back to the right path.” Joey Xu compared to the sofa, “Sit down and talk.”
He took the lead himself and sat down, leaning idly against the leather couch. Boss Xiong glanced at him and followed suit. The secretary brought in tea, Joey Xu took a sip, glanced at the other party, and opened the door, “The car that followed me last night, I don’t know if Boss Xiong knows about it.”
Boss Xiong laughed, ” Mr. Xu is a clear minded person, so naturally I won’t beat around the bush. The car with you, is mine.”
“And the purpose?” Joey Xu gave him a raised eyebrow.
“Purpose? You betrayed the information of so many brothers in the road, you should always compensate us with some favors.”
“Betrayal?” Joey Xu held these two words playfully, “This charge is too big a set. Those people on the list, when were they my Joey Xu’s brothers? Besides, I am now a legal citizen, and it is my duty to cooperate with my superiors.”
“Joey Xu, I’m afraid it’s not that easy for you to turn your back on us now and expect a clean break with us!” Boss Xiong’s face was already ugly.
“Then you might as well tell me the purpose of your following me.” Joey Xu, on the contrary, remained in a relaxed manner. Showing emotions in front of the enemy was the beginning of losing.
“Want you to do something for us. You betrayed so many of our brothers, we won’t move you, it’s always okay to let you help us once.”
Joey Xu sneered.
Not moving him?
Are they not moving, or are they afraid to move?
Everyone knows that he Joey Xu has long since withdrawn from that circle. However, a tiger with its teeth pulled out is still a tiger, and its wild nature is hard to be tamed.
“Want me to do something for you guys?” He didn’t move, just asked searchingly.
“We have a large sum of money on hand, over three hundred million dollars. If it flows out from us, it will definitely attract the attention of the police. You have many ways and many industries, so you can easily help us transfer this three hundred million dollars outside of the country without being noticed.”
Joey Xu heard it.
“Let me help you guys launder money?”
“That’s just how it is. It’s nothing but a breeze for you.”
Joey Xu glanced at Boss Bear and shook his head almost without thinking. “You’re probably mistaken, since I, Joey Xu, announced that I’ve quit that circle, I will inevitably not dabble in it again. Not to mention money laundering, now even if h just asked me to hurt someone, I won’t do it.”
He remembers giving Sammy Jones his word.
She wants a stable and peaceful life, then he gives it to her. She wants him to be responsible for her, well, he’ll be responsible for himself first.
“Joey Xu, don’t you dare!” Boss Xiong rose up with an angry look on his face.
“When you turn around and want to clean yourself up as well, you are welcome to come to me. I will certainly help you without hesitation.”
Boss Bear snorted coldly, “Joey Xu, the road is blocked by yourself, in the future, don’t regret it!”
Joey Xu’s expression went cold. The only thing he could think of in regards to his threats was Sammy Jones – that was his nemesis. As long as he protected her, he had nothing to fear.
Boss Bear has left in a fit of pique.
Yoshimoto came in quickly, “Not a pleasant conversation, sir?”
“Words cannot be pleasant.” Joey Xu’s face was grave, “Send more people to help me guard Sammy Jones. The more people the better!”
“I’m afraid too many people will attract the attention of Miss Jones.”
“Don’t care that much! Anyway, just keep her safe for me!”
“Yes. Don’t worry about it, the ones sent to protect Miss Jones this time are all professional bodyguards, all of them were born in the Special Forces, and nothing will ever happen.”
Joey Xu mused.
Protecting Sammy Jones is just a stopgap measure. The most important thing was to eliminate Boss Bear’s gang.
Was Zhao Jiangyan instigated by Zhao Yuanyuan to expose this list? Was it just to get back at him for withdrawing, or, behind the scenes, did she have an ulterior motive?
Sammy Jones had noticed that Joey Xu had been particularly strange these past few days. Despite letting her stay in his villa, he hadn’t come back once since that day.
This day …
Sammy Jones came home and sat down at the dining room table, looking at the cold dishes with some despondency.
“Miss Jones, Mr. Xu said he won’t be back for dinner tonight.” Sister Ann said.
“Not coming back again?” I said it was a surprise, but it wasn’t really a surprise. Judging from his behavior over the past few days, not coming back today was an expected end.
But …
The feeling of loss in her heart was still climbing, challenging the bottom of her patience every now and then.
Picking up the chopsticks, he chucked a piece of meat and chewed hard twice. It clearly smelled good, but, in her mouth, it was tasteless. She let out a breath and put down her chopsticks after all.
When Sister An saw that she wasn’t eating, she asked, “Is it that the food isn’t to Miss Jones’ taste? Mr. Xu has instructed me to take good care of you, so if you like anything, just ask.”
Take good care of her?
Does he just need to give an explanation and not even have to come back?
What about all the promises he made that night? He said he’d give her a stable life. Did he? Did he give it to her? No! Yes! Her life is so stable now, so stable that she can live without him!
“Sister Ann, don’t mind me, I’ll make a call first.”
Sammy Jones exits the dining room, walks down the hall, picks up the landline and dials the phone directly to Joey Xu.
The phone, rang a few times before he picked it up.
“Sammy Jones, what’s up?”
His voice sounded sort of bright compared to the depression she was feeling at the moment.
Sammy Jones took a deep breath, “You’re planning on never coming back here in your life, aren’t you?”
In one sentence, her anger showed clearly. Over there, Joey Xu was silent for a split second before saying, “I’m very busy with my hands right now, I don’t have time to accompany you. If you have anything, you can talk to Sister An …”
“No need!” Sammy Jones spoke up and cut him off, “Since you’re not coming back, there’s no point in me living here alone. I’ll go back tonight!”
“Sammy Jones!” called Joey Xu to her, his tone serious. Even without looking, she could imagine the frown on his face at the moment.
“You go on with your business, I won’t bother you anymore!” After saying that, she negatively hung up the phone directly.
Asshole! Stinking man!
They say that once a man gets a woman, he becomes careless and unappreciative, and it seems that this is absolutely true!
Neglecting her once for work, she could live with that. But is it like not coming home for days and nights for work, and when it’s not a business trip?
What’s wrong with him …?
It’s hard not to …
You’re in love with someone else?
The thought popped into her head, and she startled herself. In the next instant, she shook her head again, looking for me to veto it and reassure herself.
You can’t mess with your mind!
The most important thing for two people to do together is to trust each other.
He so big industry, and just took down the four sides of the group, hands of things busy is normal. Since you have made up your mind to be with him, you should sympathize with his work, right?
Besides, Joey Xu isn’t really a promiscuous person.
With that thought, the uneasiness in her heart sank a little bit more. However, in order to be angry with the big bad guy who neglected her, she had to play a little bit of sex.
Lifting his bag, he spoke briefly to Sister Ann and was about to go out.
But …
Before he could get out, he was stopped in his tracks by two of the family’s bodyguards.
“You guys get out of the way, I’m going back.”
“I’m sorry, Miss Jones. Mr. Xu just called, and it’s dark outside, so you’re not allowed to go out.” One of them rejected her request outright.
“Why can’t I? He’s not even home and he cares so much about me?”
Sammy Jones said that he was going to rush out, but was again directly clamped by the two men on his arm, “Miss Jones, please don’t make things difficult for us. If we let you go, we won’t be able to explain to Mr. Xu later!”
She struggled a few more times, but her skinny figure was no different from an ant in front of the two big fat men. She was sweating all over her head, but the two men still didn’t move at all, just like two pine cypresses that don’t move with regret.
Sister An saw that she was having a hard time and poured her a glass of water, advising her, “Miss Jones, you should stop tossing and turning. Mr. has given his word, you won’t be able to get out of this door even if you toss and turn. Why don’t you calm down and drink some water!”
Sister Ann was right.
Without Joey Xu’s orders, it’s going to be a bit difficult to go out tonight.
However, it was good to know that he wasn’t under house arrest. At least, she was free to travel during the day.
“Joey Xu the asshole!” Cursing angrily, she took Sister An’s water and drank it in one gulp. Angrily glaring at the two people at the doorway, living as if they were Joey Xu, glaring at them with an aggrieved look on their faces, she then turned around and went back to her room.
“Asshole! Pig-headed! Badass!” Sammy Jones chattered depressingly, flinging himself onto the bed.
On the bed, it was as if his breath still remained. However, this bed … has been several days, he has not slept …
Rolling over, she looked up at the ceiling, feeling the silence of the entire room, a circle of frustration growing inside her, suddenly making her feel especially uncomfortable.
Without his presence, it’s as if the whole world is empty …