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Jason said. “Your brother devoted all his pride and strength to the country, but since your rebellious nature has no purpose, let me help you by breaking it!” As Jason finished speaking, he struck out with his hand, and Alex immediately passed out. Jason stood up and glanced at Ellie’s room. “Joanna, have Ellie get dressed and come out with me,” he instructed.
“Hurry up, we’ve been spotted!” At the same time, outside the Thompson residence, Layton snapped his laptop shut and urged the driver to speed up.
As soon as Barry heard that Alex had been discovered, he flung open the car door, ready to jump out.
Layton pulled him back. “Jason is cruel; we can’t fight with him. We need to go back and call for backup, quickly!”
“No way, Uncle Alex is still in there!” Justin said, pulling open another car door, ready to rush out.
Layton slapped his knee. “You want to go get yourself killed? Do you even know who you’re up against? Jason is a legendary Special Forces operative who survived against all odds. When he targets someone, they don’t stand a chance.
“We need to call for backup now, or it’ll be too late, and Alex will be resting forever on Rusba Mountain!” Justin was so scared by Layton’s words that he was left speechless, and then awkwardly closed the car door and
inside.
got back
A few hours later, at Rusba Mountain, Jason was sitting on a large rock wearing tactical pants and a white shirt. He was idly playing with a finely crafted military knife.
Ellie stood with Aaron behind Jason. Aaron had a serious look, his brows knitted as he watched a group of people filling a large pit with dirt in the distance.
Ellie, with her back to the pit, could barely stand without leaning on Aaron. Her already pale face looked even whiter under the moonlight as she listened to the noises behind her.
In the middle of the night, around three a.m., the mountainside was incredibly quiet. Aside from the sound of wind rustling through the treetops, the only noise was the shovels digging into the soil.
“Ellie, go back with Aaron.” Jason called to Ellie. Ellie had just arrived at the mountainside a few minutes ago, and Jason was already telling her to leave.
Aaron watched Ellie without any noticeable reaction.
Ellie closed her eyes, doing her best to block out the sounds behind her. Her arms hung at her sides, hands clenched tightly, and she was trembling slightly from the effort to keep her emotions in check.
Noticing Ellie’s obvious struggle, Aaron spoke up with concern. “If it’s too difficult, just tell Jason. We’ll always respect your decision!”
Ellie had secretly admired Alex for seven years without any acknowledgment, Aaron knew that Ellie truth had a thing for
Alex.
Ellie stayed quiet for a moment, and then softly said, “Let’s go home. Aaron paused for a few seconds before leaving with
Ellie.
Ellie had just taken a couple of steps when she heard Jason urging them to fill the hole faster. She instinctively paused for a
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moment, but only for that moment. Then, she firmly continued walking forward.
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Ellie was coming down the mountain as Alex’s parents climbed up, with several others following. The narrow path caused them to run into each other, making both parties stop.
Nancy cried as she held onto Ellie, refusing to let her leave, ‘Ellie, please, for the sake of all the times Alex risked his life to save you, help him!”
Ellie lowered her eyes and subtly withdrew her hand. She said coldly, “Even if we cancel our debts, he still doesn’t measure
- up.
“Nancy, we don’t have time, hurry up!” Layton reminded from behind. Reluctantly, Nancy let go of Ellie and, supported by Todd, went crying up the mountain.
Seeing the large group going up the mountain, Ellie felt uneasy, so she and Aaron went back.
Layton, along with Barry and Justin, were quick on their feet and reached the pit’s edge first.
Seeing Alex buried in the pit with only his feet visible, Layton calmly moved behind Justin and pushed him into the pit.
With Justin’s scream, the people filling the pit were forced to stop.
Layton stood at the edge of the pit, looking down at Justin, who was frantically stepping on Alex’s “body, trying to find support to climb up. Layton was so mad it felt like he’d have a heart attack.
“This fool!” As soon as Layton spoke, Barry jumped down.
Seeing Barry pull Alex’s “body” out and make a hand signal, Layton patted his chest, visibly relieved. Buried like that and still not dead. Layton couldn’t help but wonder if Alex had secretly learned some breathing technique.
“Without my explicit order, no matter how many of you descend, you won’t be able to take him away!” Jason stated firmly, planting a foot on the dirt pile and leaning in to peer into the pit, his elbow resting comfortably on his knee.
Todd was a titan in the business world. Under his astute leadership, the Warren Group expanded its influence across the globe. He was a legendary figure, revered wherever he went.
But for the sake of Alex, despite his advanced age, Todd was willing to humble himself before a junior. He pleaded. “Jason, if Alex has offended you in any way, I implore you, for the sake of Orion, to please show leniency!”
Jason didn’t shy away from acknowledging his life debt to Orion. He spoke bluntly. “Mr. Warren, although Orion once saved my life, I cannot let that excuse Alex from mistreating Ellie!”
“Absolutely, Todd said, feeling embarrassed.
Nancy was sobbing uncontrollably, slumped beside the pit. “Jason, for the sake of Orion who lost his life saving you, please forgive Alex this time!”
Nancy covered her face, fully aware of her shamelessness. But for Alex, she was willing to put her pride aside. She pleaded. “Jason, give him another chance. If he doesn’t learn his lesson and does it again, we won’t complain if you choose to deal with him as you wish!”
“Mr. Thompson, if not for anyone else, consider the recent passing of Carlos. Alex’s parents have already suffered the loss of
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Just give Alex one more chance. If he messes up again, feel free to bury him for real. At that point, Todd and Nancy won’t complain!” Layton interjected smoothly, trying to mediate with his persuasive tongue.
“For the sake of my former comrade, I’ll let him off this time. But it he dares to do it again, I won’t show any mercy!” Jason declared, giving a nod before leaving the hillside with Ellie and Aaron.
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Three days later, Alex woke up in a hospital room. The first thing he said when he opened his eyes was, “Why am I in the hospital?”
Barry quietly turned away, not daring to make a sound.
Todd pointed at Alex, his hand shaking with anger. “You reckless brat, if we had arrived a moment later, Jason would have buried you alive!”
Alex lay stiffly on the bed and exclaimed. “No way! Where’s Ellie?!”
Nancy sighed, “Don’t even mention Ellie. When Jason was burying you, Ellie was standing right there watching
