Chapter 157


    Chapter 157 Partnership


    After a few minutes, the bar was full of fallen men.


    Keh was enjoying the scuffle as adrenaline rushed through his veins. His eyes were red and


    watery, and they glistened subtly with excitement.


    Despite his wound tearing apart, and his shirt drenched in fresh, red blood, Keh remained brutal


    and aggressive, overpowering his opponents with his impablebat abilities.


    It was almost as if such lunacy was the only way for Keh to forget, albeit temporarily, about his


    worries and despair.


    Meanwhile, someone had quietly notified the owner of the bar.


    When Zachary arrived, this was what he saw.


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    The bar was in a chaotic state. Shattered sses were all over the ce, and numerous men were


    beaten up and lying on the ground. All of them were shuddering and cowering in extreme fear and


    trauma some distance away from Keh.


    Then, someone noticed Zachary’s presence and called out, “Mr. Lynch! Mr. Lynch is here!”


    Everyone turned their attention toward Zachary. He stood among the crowd, tapped someone on the


    shoulder, and everybody started making way for him.


    Keh smirked with a strong sense of satisfaction.


    Quite apart from the innocent charm that Zachary used to exude, he was now well-dressed and


    demonstrated considerable maturity, just like what one would expect from a veteran.


    “Mr. Hamilton.” Zachary stared at Keh.


    “So, you’ve finally showed up.” Thetter chuckled coldly. He then lowered his volume, saying, “I


    thought you were too cowardly to show yourself.”


    Zachary scanned the surroundings before shing a charismatic smile. “If you want to see me, Mr.


    Hamilton, you could have just called me. There’s no need to risk getting yourself hurt.”


    He behaved differently from how he was before. The once innocent and gullible man had turned into


    someone foxy and ingenuine.


    But in actual fact, a person like Zachary could never mask his inner demonspletely.


    Perhaps only Natasha would believe his trickeries.


    Then, Keh walked toward him and said, “I’m surprised to find out that the heir of the Lynch


    Corporation is the owner of this bar! This side of you significantly detracts from the pleasant and


    cultured personality that you portray to the public!”


    Zachary smiled as he quietly stared at the man.


    He was of the view that Keh would have done his homework and studied the former’s background


    thoroughly.


    Hence, it would be a futile exercise to attempt to deny his assertions.


    “Mr. Hamilton, why not we cut to the chase?” Zachary looked at him in a gentlemanly manner.


    “Leave Natasha alone.” Keh’s tone wasced with seriousness, demonstrating that he meant


    business.


    Zachary chuckled again.


    So that’s why he’s here looking for me.


    While I’m not sure what’s the cause of his frustration, things sure got interesting!


    “And if I don’t?” Zachary asked, his gaze intensifying.


    A cryptic smile yed on his lips as Keh lowered his volume. “In that case, I’ll need to teach you a


    lesson.”


    “Mr. Hamilton, are you threatening me?”


    “You’re wee to form your own opinion,” replied Keh.


    Zachary stared at him. “I thought you were in for fairpetition, but much to my disappointment,


    you’re abusing your influence and power to mount pressure against me. I admit that I’m not as


    influential as you here, but I’m not a pushover!”


    Keh stared nkly at him in response.


    “Does Nat know that you’re doing this?” Zachary asked again.


    However, Keh threw a question back at him. “What? Are you going to snitch on me?”


    “Why not?”


    The two of them had their gazes locked together, and the animosity escted exponentially.


    Then, Keh chuckled. “Zachary, when you’re married to the Lenoir family, I’ll make sure to send you


    avish gift!”


    Zachary’s expression darkened immediately after he was reminded of the marriage deal he was in.


    “Stop harassing Natasha. If she’s hurt because of you, I will destroy you and the Lynch family!” As soon


    as his words fell, Keh stood up and prepared to leave.


    “I won’t give up on her!” Zachary replied. He turned his head and looked at Keh. “I’ve never agreed


    to the marriage. In my heart, I only want her!”


    Before he left, a cold smirk appeared on Keh’s lips.


    Zachary frowned helplessly as he stared at Keh’s figure slowly disappearing from his line of sight.


    Just as Keh left, another person walked toward Zachary. “Mr. Lynch, are you letting him go just like


    that? What about our losses?”


    “Let someone else tidy it up. All losses are on me,” replied Zachary.


    “But…”


    “He’s Keh Hamilton,” Zachary answered.


    A worried expression soon manifested on the person’s face.


    While there were only a few who met Keh personally, he was a prominent figure in society.


    Owing to the monopoly of Glenport City’s economy, Hamilton Corporation had the city on a string.


    As Keh was the owner of Hamilton Corporation, his position bestowed him with immense influence


    and power.


    Besides, Keh had connections with both sides of thew.


    Zachary’s subordinate was shocked to find out that they got into a fight with Keh.


    Uncontrobly, he started palpitating and his legs were shaking.


    Realizing his silence, Zachary uttered, “Don’t worry about it. He’sing after me, not you. You’ll be


    fine.”


    “What about you…”


    “I’ll be fine too. Go ahead and do what’s necessary. Make sure what happened tonight stays in here.”


    “Got it!”


    After the man left, Zachary stared at the surroundings with his hollow, unfathomable gaze.


    Just then, a figure walked toward him.


    “Are you Mr. Lynch?” A soft, gentle voice came from behind Zachary.


    He turned around and frowned. “And you are?”


    She walked toward him and extended her hand. “Hi, nice to meet you. I’m Thea Jarman!”


    Zachary simply stared at her hand without having any intention to reciprocate her gesture.


    Thea was unbothered as she retracted her hand. “All right, please let me introduce myself. I was an


    employee of Hamilton Corporation in the past, and I’m a good friend of Keh.”


    The man narrowed his eyes and stared at her as thoughts started running through his head.


    Having done a background check on Keh before this, Zachary opined that the person before him


    should be the woman previously rumored to be Keh’s fiancée.


    With his gaze locked on her, Zachary questioned, “In the past?”


    Thea confessed, “Yes, I’ve left Hamilton Corporation.”


    “Then, why are you here? Is there anything that I can help you with?” asked Zachary.


    “I’ve met you before when you were having a meal with Natasha in a restaurant.”


    “So?”


    “You like Natasha!” eximed Thea. It was not a question, but a statement.


    “Yes, I do like Natasha. Nheless, you seem to have a grudge against her.” Zachary was blunt, not


    bothering to sugarcoat his words.


    Shocked, Thea kept quiet for a second before answering, “Yes, I do have a grudge against her.


    Because of her, the person that I love was snatched away from me.”


    Zachary knew that the woman was referring to Keh.


    “So?” he asked again.


    Thea looked at him and inched closer. Her stare glistened with confidence as she said, “I feel that we


    can work together to achieve our collective goals!”


    Zachary’s unflinching gaze was fixated on Thea, scrutinizing her in the process.