Chapter 240 Matilda Barnes
"At the basketball club-of Winner Takes All...!"
As Gabriel stood outside the ce that Orion had mentioned as the underground boxing club, he
furrowed his brows.
It was, surprisingly, a basketball club. The bright lights illuminated the area, and on a massive
billboard, he spotted posters of Dragon Kingdom''s basketball stars.
"This is supposed to be an underground boxing club, and they''ve gone all out with a basketball club
facade," Gabrielmented, rather puzzled.
He nced around and noticed that it had good acoustics, with a full parking lot dominated by
luxurious cars, many of them sports cars preferred by the younger crowd.
asionally, hip youngsters entered the club with stylishly dressed, sultrydies, showcasing their
assets-in line with the club''s theme.
"Are they here for sports or just some sort of game?" Gabriel muttered to himself as he followed the
group of young people.
However, two security guards blocked his path once the young crowd had entered the club.
"This is a private club, no entry without a membership," the guard informed him, extending his hand
with a disdainful look.
The guard''s upation seemed to have given him a sense of superiority.
"Uh... I''m a new boxer," Gabriel replied with a lightheartedugh, trying to appear friendly.
"Boxer?" The guard appeared unconvinced. "Do you even know where you are? Besides, you look
as skinny as a dog. Are you sure you''re a boxer? Show me your pass, or else, not even a dog can
get in."
Gabriel''s expression darkened as the guard questioned his credentials. He responded coldly, "I
don''t have a pass, but I''ve got something that can serve as one."
The guard looked puzzled. "What''s that?"
"It''s a fist," Gabriel''s gaze suddenly sharpened. He reached out with a w-like hand and seized the
guard who had been blocking his way.
With a sudden twist, Gabriel snapped the guard''s arm.
The guard screamed in pain as Gabriel''s punchnded heavily on his mouth, causing him to bleed
profusely and lose several teeth.
The other guard, witnessing this, went pale with shock.
In a hurry, he grabbed his walkie-talkie and called out, "There''s trouble at the entrance... trouble at
the entrance..."
His words were cut short as Gabriel sent him flying with a powerful kick to the stomach.
"Noisy," Gabriel muttered, his face still as cold as ice, as he confronted the guard with the bleeding
mouth.
He grabbed the guard''s hair, his voice icy as he asked, "Who were you calling a dog just now? Your
condescending attitude at the entrance was truly bewildering."
Gabriel had initially nned to blend in or scale the wall if necessary. But the guard''s offensive
words left him no choice but to take action.
At this moment, another group of security personnel rushed out through the club''s entrance.
The leader, a man in a suit, looked at the two guards lying on the ground and his expression turned
dark.
"You''ve lost your mind. Do you realize where you are? This is no ce for such trouble," the man in
the suit said, his voice full of disdain.
"I had no idea," Gabriel replied with a cold gaze, still holding his breath. If the man provoked him
further, he wouldn''t mind fighting his way inside.
The man in the suit recognized that Gabriel was no ordinary troublemaker, but looking at his
subordinates who had been beaten, he decided to take a tougher stance.
"You truly have no understanding of the situation. Get him!"
With hismand, seven other men in ck suits immediately charged at Gabriel.
"Let''s warm up a bit before we go crow hunting," Gabriel''s gaze turned icy as he tightened his right
fist. His fingers let out a satisfying crack.
But just as he was ready to go, a melodious female voice intervened, "Mr. Winslow, cut these boys
some ck, don''t let your men get into action."
Mr. Winslow, the suit-d man, turned to see who spoke and immediately shifted from indifference
to respect. With a raise of his hand, he signaled his men to stand down.
"Ah, Miss Wallick, do you know this guy?" Mr. Winslow asked, now with a polite smile.
Gabriel also eased his grip, curiosity piqued. He wanted toy eyes on the woman with the pleasing
voice who''de to his aid.
As he got a full view, Gabriel was struck.
The woman before him was stunning.
Her almond-shaped eyes, elegant nose, and sensuous red lips made her a sight to behold. She
exuded unparalleled self-confidence and regal poise.
Her face bore a warm, enigmatic smile, and there was a charming dimple on her right cheek, giving
her an intriguing allure. She wore a qipao that clung to her body, showcasing her incredible figure.
She had a bosom that turned heads, a waistline that begged to be held, and hips that gave the
qipao a mesmerizing curve.
Her silky stockings and red high heels added to her sophistication, putting her on a pedestal above
the ordinary.
The woman remarked, "This man is a new boxer I brought with me today. He''s still figuring out the
ropes, and your two guys here got roughed up. I''ll cover all the medical bills, and I''ll talk to Mr.
Landwell about it."
Gabriel stood to the side, smiling knowingly.
It seemed this woman had an eye for talent, and she was willing to stand up for him.
This helped him navigate the club with a more favorable footing.
Mr. Winslow readily responded, "Miss Wallick, we''ll certainly respect your wishes. These two
brothers should''ve known better. We wouldn''t dream of asking for their medical expenses."
"Thepetition is about to begin, Miss Wallick. Please,e inside."
The woman nodded and walked with her fourpanions into the club.
About halfway there, she looked back at Gabriel and inquired, "Why are you still here? Don''t you
want to get in on the action tonight?"
"Of course, of course!" Gabriel replied enthusiastically, following her.
Appreciating her assistance, Gabriel introduced himself with a pseudonym-Eunuch. After all, he was
a stranger in this new territory.
The woman stopped and turned to face Gabriel, her voice entrancing. "You don''t have to be so
formal. I''m Matilda, the only daughter of Xavier Wallick, Chairman of the Southern Heaven
Association. I saw everything that happened earlier, and you''ve got some impressive skills."
She continued, "Consider joining our Southern Heaven Association. I assure you the perks will be
rewarding."
Gabriel was mesmerized by Matilda''s melodious voice, feeling as if he were watching a captivating
opera.
He guessed correctly; Matilda had stepped in because she''d recognized his skills and wanted to
recruit him.
After a moment of contemtion, Gabriel responded, "Thank you for your kind offer, Miss Wallick.
I''ll need some time to think it over, as rushing into a decision wouldn''t be wise."
He couldn''t forget that he was an unrivaled figure in Silverwood. Being an underling in this city didn''t
sit right with him.
Matilda understood and didn''t press further. Instead, she asked, "So, are you nning to step into
the ring as a boxer tonight? If that''s the case, I can help you register as one. For now, let''s just be
friends, alright?"
Gabriel admired her grace; she was not your everyday woman.
If he were a different sort of man, he might find it impossible to refuse her.
He nodded and said, "Thank you, Miss Wallick. I appreciate your assistance. If there''s a suitable
opponentter, I do n to step into the ring for a match."
He recalled Orion mentioning earlier that the Crow sometimes took part in fights.
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If the Crow fought tonight, and he registered as the opponent, it would be his chance to confront
and defeat the Crow openly.