“It’s all because of a slut, Sofia Evans. She’s Mr. James’ college classmate and first girlfriend. The 600, 000 dollars were actually her debt instead of Mr. James’. She like gambling. Usually, she only gambles for little money. A few days ago, she lost in a big gambling game and owed more than 600, 000 dollars.”
“She also managed to persuade Mr. James to run this bar. He has used up all his family’s savings for it. A few days ago, she sensed something wrong after losing in the gambling game, so she stole all their bank cards and properties away and sold this bar to someone else before running away.”
“Mr. James insisted on paying back Sofia Evans’ debts, or she would be in trouble. If you are close to Mr. James, please persuade him. He treats us very well,” a bartender chimed in, her tone full of sincerity.
Dillon treated them nicely and always offered bonuses or invited them for dinner. Although he looked like a gangster, he was a gentleman indeed.
All the employees in the bar hoped Dillon to be safe and sound.
“Sofia Evans…”
Robin had never heard of this name before. However, he could tell Dillon must love that woman deeply. After all, he was willing to pay for her debt.
“Where is Dillon now?” Robin asked.
Dillon had left for a while but still hadn’t returned.
“He seemed to go out for something urgent. It’s weird he still hasn’t returned.”
Rio was also puzzled. He asked the waitress who talked to Dillon earlier, “Linda, what did you tell Mr. James earlier?”
“A man called Scar wanted to see him,” Linda answered.
“What?”
The whisky bottle dropped from Rio’s hands to the counter. Glaring at Linda, he snapped, “Why didn’t you tell me earlier?”
“What can you do? Will you pay 600, 000 dollars on Mr. James’ behalf?”
Linda rolled her eyes. “If you have time, you’d better look for a new job. Gee!”
“What’s wrong?” Robin asked hurriedly.
“Scar is the leader of the gangsters in this area. Mr. James owes him 600, 000 dollars.”
Rio collapsed to the ground in a panic. He had to admit that Linda’s words made sense. Even if he had known it earlier, he couldn’t do anything but only complain.
“Where is he?”
“Turn left after going out the door. After 100 steps, there was a spa center. Scar owns it.”
Robin immediately left the bar, turned left, and walked 100 steps. Then he saw the spa center, Brightlight Spa Center.
Its door was closed. However, two bruisers in black suits were standing there.
“Sorry, Sir. The center is closed today,” one stopped Robin.
“I’m looking for my friend.”
“Who is your friend?”
“Dillon James.”
The two men laughed. One with a strong suntan replied, “Don’t waste your time. According to the rules, a leg for 60, 000 dollars. He owes 600, 000 dollars. I’m afraid he’s already dead. You can collect his bones later.”
“Move!” Robin stared daggers at them.
The man with a strong suntan snorted, “Move? How dare you ask us to move! Do you know we are…”
Before he finished speaking, Robin pinched his neck and shook him off. Plop! He fell onto a vehicle.
“I’ve told you to move.”
Robin darted at the other man.
‘Jesus!’
The other bruiser was shocked. Seeing Robin walk towards him, he dared not stop Robin anymore. Instead, he flinched to let Robin in.
“Wait for me, Dillon!”
A murderous look appeared in Robin’s eyes. He walked along the corridor. When he went upstairs, he could hear a man crying out in pain. Robin recognized it was Dillon’s voice.
He immediately rushed to the third floor and kicked the locked door open.
“Bang!”
The door was broken into pieces.
Robin strode in. It was a place for foot massage. A man with a scar was leaning against the wall smoking.
On the ground, Dillon was beaten by three men, covered by blood.
“Robin…”
Dillon opened his bleeding eyes and saw Robin. His heart sank. Immediately, he crawled to Scar and begged, “Scar, I owe you money. It’s all my fault. He’s my friend. Please let him go.”
“Let him go? Humph!”
Scar kicked him away. “Dillon James, I liked you before. You are well-educated, smart, and good at running the bar. However, you are too soft-hearted. Sofia Evans gambled in my place several times. Whenever she owed money, you paid for her.”
“I can’t understand why you love that bitch so much. How ridiculous! As I told you earlier, you didn’t need to pay the debt. Sofia Evans should pay for it herself. I can send my men to find her, but you insisted on paying the debt for her. Unfortunately, you cannot afford to pay it.”
“I can do nothing else, then. There are rules you must obey. 60, 000 dollars for a leg. You are almost dying now, but you still care about this guy. How stupid!” Scar sighed, smoking the cigarette.
“I’ll pay the debt for him.”
Robin strode to Dillon and helped him to stand up.
“Oops! I didn’t know your friend was rich. He wanted to pay the debt for you right after arriving here. My rules are different. Since Sofia Evans lost in gambling, you need to win the money in the same game to pay the debt.”
Scar took a drag of the cigarette and exhaled.
Since Robin agreed to pay the debt so easily, Scar became greedy, wishing to take this chance to earn as much money as possible.
“Robin, I owe them 600, 000 dollars. How can you pay for it? Just leave. Don’t stay here any longer!”
Dillon pushed Robin hard.
As he knew, Robin was just a live-in son-in-law without so much money. He probably didn’t have 600 bucks. Anyone who bragged in Scar’s presence would die miserably.
Therefore, Dillon didn’t want to drag Robin into the mire.
“It’s alright. I won’t lose a dime.”
Robin patted his shoulder and stood up. Gazing at Scar, he said, “I agree.”
“Brilliant!”
Scar clapped.
“Follow me.”
Then he turned away, heading for the stairs. His three men surrounded Robin and Dillon to prevent them from escaping.
“The two are fools. One is willing to pay the 600, 000 dollars debt for his girlfriend. The other broke into our spa center for his friend.”
“Haha… Believe it or not? The new guy will lose everything soon.”
“Of course. He will.”
The three gangsters mocked Robin and Dillon. The more they studied the two men, the more they believed they were simpletons. Significantly, they were impressed by how bold Robin was.
“What are you doing here?”
Dillon was injured all over, and his wounds were bleeding. Robin let him lean against his shoulder. After spitting a mouthful of blood, Dillon snapped, “This isn’t a good place. You shouldn’t have come here. I can stop them to buy some time. Leave. Hurry!”
He looked anxious and wanted to break free from Robin’s arms to distract the three gangsters.
However, Robin dragged him back and sighed. “Stop it, Dillon. You are injured severely. Remember when we were young, how I fought against more than a dozen men? You helped me even though you knew we couldn’t win.”
“Ultimately, we were both beaten black and blue and covered by the blood. However, we still made it through. Trust me, Dillon.”