“If you want to cry, cry. No one willugh at you.Don’t hold it in!”


    Xanthus had never experienced death and separation. Although he had feelings for Cynthia, it was not to the point that he was reluctant to part with her. So he couldn’t understand all that Raeleigh had gone through.


    But he knew Santiago held a very special ce in Raeleigh’s heart.


    Not everyone could bear the pain of losing someone they loved.


    Raeleigh slowly looked at Xanthus. She didn’t say anything even if her heart ached.


    She even smiled. “I’m fine.”


    Just as everyone had their eyes on Raeleigh, Callis stood up, walked out the door, and stood outside.


    Feeling incredibly awkward, Leander stood up and said, “He can’t stand seeing a woman cry. I’ll check on him.”


    After Leander and Callis left, Raeleigh looked at Jacky, “I’ll stay alert and stay away from danger from now on. Thank you!”


    Jacky didn’t say anything. He understood Raeleigh’s pain well; Santiago was also very important to him.


    But from a man’s standpoint,there were some things that came without any choice. That was it.


    “You’re wee.”


    Xanthus held Raeleigh’s hand and rubbed her palm. If it weren’t that Raeleigh’s health was a priority, Xanthus would’ve discussed the matter with Jacky in private.


    There was a knock on the door. Jacky’s men stationed outside said, “Jacky, the kid’s parents are here.”


    Jacky turned around and looked over. There was a hint of calmness in his eyes as if the incident had never happened. He immediately said, “Call them in.”


    With that, Jacky went and sat next to Raeleigh, then crossed his legs and looked at the door. When the teenager saw Jacky sit down, he knelt on the ground with a thud and said to Jacky, “Jacky, please spare me; I will never do it again. I really didn’t know she’s yours.”


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    Raeleigh heard the sound of the door opening and turned to look. A man and a woman came in; they were both ordinary locals in their forties or fifties.


    After entering, the woman ran over to shield her son, but she beat him hard the next moment.


    Another man walked to Jacky’s side and cried, “Jacky!”


    Jacky raised his head to look at the person in front of him and said, “This kid had taken a bribe and nearly harmed Raeleigh.”


    Jacky didn’t bother with the formalities and got straight to the point. Stumped, the man turned to look at the teenager kneeling on the ground. The woman was also stunned and took two steps back to look at her kneeling son, unable to react.


    “Is Jacky right?” The man roared at his son, leading the teenager to plead guilty, “I didn’t, Dad, I didn’t.”


    But the man didn’t believe his words,disappointed, “You’re still unrepentant? Own up now; Jacky won’t treat you ill.”


    As the man spoke, Raeleigh took a nce at Jacky, who was unruffled, as if nothing had ever happened. Then she turned her gaze to the teenager and suddenly came to a realization. No matter where, no integrated system meant no basis, and it would all copse sooner orter.


    Raeleigh suddenly had immense respect for Jacky. Although he was not an orphan, it was astounding that he could have such achievements in Waverly Vige.


    The teenager still wouldn’t confess. Livid, the man ran out and came back with a stick, walloping the teenager. The stick was as thick as Raeleigh’s arm; it didn’t take long for it to break in two and the teenager to curl up on the ground, motionless.


    The teenager’s mother stood aside, crying her eyes out. How could she bear to see her son punished?


    Raeleigh watched all of this. So this was the underworld!


    And Waverly Vige was an organized underworld.


    Standing on the top, Raeleigh was already feeling the oing coldness.


    However, Jacky could still swagger on. She could no longer tell whether he was lonely or arrogant.


    With that, Raeleigh said, “He will die if you keep this up.”


    The teenager’s mother suddenly looked at Raeleigh gratefully but said, “He brought it on himself.”


    Raeleigh said, “Even so, he is still a child. If he doesn’t admit, he won’t even if you beat him to death, and nothing will be solved.”


    Holding back the pain, the woman wiped her face but never begged Jacky.


    Raeleigh knew Jacky had his rules here, so she didn’t say anything.


    However, Jacky suddenly said, “That’s enough. He won’t tell you even if we beat him to death. What a waste. Good kid, but used.”


    Stumped, the man turned to Jacky. ” Jacky…”


    “Lock him up first. Get someone to attend to his injuries. Don’t worry; he won’t die.”


    Hearing Jacky’s words, the man looked as if he had been granted amnesty. He threw the stick in his hand away and looked at Jack., “Jacky, thank you!”


    “Go back. Have him stay with me for now, lest he’s led astray.” Jacky smiled as he spoke. Although the couple was reluctant, they still thanked Jacky.


    Jacky said, “No need to thank me. I had wanted him to die.I’m sure you’re well aware of our rules. Something like this is equivalent to treason. Even if he isn’t sentenced to death, he’d still have to suffer for his actions. It won’t do any good if he’s broken. He’s your only child, and he still has to look after you two when you’re old.”


    “I’m only letting this matter slide because of Raeleigh.”


    The couple looked at Raeleigh and hurried over to thank her. As she hurriedly got up, Jacky said, “Sit down. You guys can call it even now.”


    Raeleigh looked at Jacky. The couple thanked her before leaving. Then Jacky turned to the teen and said, “You work for me from now on, and I will give you a chance to kill me. However… if you fail, you will be mine for the rest of your life.


    “Don’t ever think a gangster’s life is glorious. The underworld is full of death and conniving. Someone like you will only die before you know it.”


    The teen slowly opened his eyes and looked at Jacky, “I really didn’t do anything.”


    “It doesn’t matter anymore. If you don’t give me a name, I’ll break your bones and put them back.If you’re able to take it all in without a cry of pain, you’re this.”


    Jacky raised his hand and gave him a thumbs up. The teen was stunned for a moment.


    Jacky stood up,put his hands into his pockets,and walked out. Raeleigh watched Jacky’s lonely retreating figure. It suddenly came to her that the vige wasn’t as glorious as it looked on the surface. Whatid under the carpet was helplessness, as well as sordid!