Chapter 566
Chapter 566:
Despite Fraser’s earlier suspicions, hinted at by the news, that Red Jack might fail, he remained convinced that Ashton’s circumstances would be no better, leaving both sides to suffer severely.
So, when Fraser learned from Red Jack of his disheartening defeat at Ashton’s hands, the long-brewing storm of his anger finally burst forth.
“Wow, you’re back to see me with that casual air, even though you know you’ve lost.” Fraser’s voice was a low growl as he spoke, his teeth grinding in frustration.
Fraser had never regarded Ashton as a serious threat, largely because he had Red Jack—a notorious assassin who had reached the heights of Diamond level.
This Diamond-level assassin, assigned to assist Fraser, boasted a perfect record in his shadowy profession. According to the annals of his career, not a single one of Red Jack’s targets had ever escaped his clutches.
With such a formidable weapon at his disposal, Fraser had dismissed Ashton as merely a minor inconvenience.
Yet here was a fearsome assassin who couldn’t handle a discarded live-in son-in-law of a humble family in Inewood—an absurdity that struck Fraser like a slap in the face.
As Fraser leveled his accusations, Red Jack lounged on the sofa, a picture of casual indifference. “Failure is par for the course, and it’s not that I can’t handle Ashton. I merely underestimated his capabilities. Believe me, I have at least a hundred ways to kill him!”
Fraser’s simmering rage boiled over, and he clenched his teeth even harder at Red Jack’s nonchalant response.
Given that Sup Group had been swallowed whole by Skyline Group and his own situation was spiraling downward, maintaining his composure became an insurmountable challenge.
With a sneer dripping with sarcasm, he retorted, “So you’re telling me you underestimated someone insignificant and ended up losing to him? Is that really the best excuse you have? Has the Night Palace really sunk this low? Even someone as ineffective as you can call himself a Diamond assassin? It looks like the Night Palace isn’t as impressive as I …
gⲁ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀.𝗰𝗈𝗺 – 𝖁𝖆𝖑𝖎𝖉 𝖊𝖉𝖎𝖙 𝓯𝓻𝓸𝓶
“Thought!” Though Red Jack feigned indifference, Fraser’s barbed words struck a nerve, leaving his face livid with indignation.
Red Jack shot back defiantly, “What gives you the right to ridicule me? Which of the tasks assigned to you by the organization have you actually completed? You question my worthiness of the Diamond title? Why don’t you go kill him yourself instead of whining for help?”
“How dare you speak to me like that? Remember your place; you’re just a pawn in my game!” Fraser shouted, fury blazing in his eyes.
No sooner had Fraser finished his tirade than Red Jack pressed a combat knife against Fraser’s throat, the deadly glint in his crimson eyes sending a chill down Fraser’s spine.
“Let me remind you, I’m here to assist you, but within the Night Palace, my rank is no lower than yours in the Dark Hall. Should the need arise, I could take your life without a second thought,” Red Jack’s voice was as icy as a blade, stripping away his usual facade of indifference.
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