Chapter 8 Super Soldier

• Jaziel was left bewildered by Timothy's remark.
• What's going on?
• “Dad, I chose to go to the bar myself. It has nothing to do with Jaziel, and he arrived just in time. We should be thanking him,” Vivian quickly said.
• Now, that's a fair statement.
• Jaziel placed the supplements on the table next to him, then sat on the couch and asked, “Vivian, how's your injury?”
• “It's all right.”
• Vivian was in the midst of applying an egg mask to her face.
• “Jaziel, it hit me after I ran out yesterday how influential Damian is, and I was worried you might cause trouble. But I heard everyone came out unscathed. Caleb's father must have settled it with money, right?”
• So that's what happened.
• At last, Jaziel understood.
• “Did Caleb reach out to you after he left?”
• Jaziel lightly furrowed his brow.
• Vivian shook her head. “No, he's not answering my calls. I have no idea what's going on. It's driving me crazy.”
• Jaziel said, “Vivian, it's actually a good thing that Caleb isn't reaching out to you. He's not good news.”
• A hint of displeasure flashed across Vivian's face.
• Timothy sternly said, “Jaziel, you should just mind your own business. There's no need for you to interfere with Vivian's affairs. I've seen that kid, Caleb. He's decent. And I know his father, Fabio, well. He's quite a renowned businessman in the city. Vivian marrying him is a step up, you know. It would be best if you wished her well more often. Don't let jealousy creep in just because she's doing better than you.”
• Timothy spoke without holding anything back.
• He was wholeheartedly in favor of his daughter's involvement with Caleb.
• But after the incident occurred, Caleb stopped answering his phone. This was the real root of his fury.
• “Uncle Timothy, I'm Vivian's cousin. Would I ever harm her?”
• Jaziel heaved a sigh.
• Vivian is certainly unlucky to end up with such a father.
• Noticing Timothy's unwelcoming demeanor, Jaziel didn't wish to linger any longer. He comforted Vivian with a few words and then got up, ready to leave.
• “Jaz, have lunch with us before you go,” Susannah said.
• “No thanks, I still have some things to do.”
• “Just let him go,” Timothy said. “Even after getting out of prison, he didn't bother to find a proper job. He's idle all day. He's utterly beyond help!”
• Jaziel couldn't be bothered to argue with him. He opened the door, nearly colliding full-on with the delicate figure that was coming straight toward him.
• It was Sophie.
• Upon seeing Jaziel, Sophie was slightly taken aback. She smiled and said, “Jaziel, thank you for what you did yesterday.”
• “No problem.”
• Jaziel nodded and promptly stepped into the elevator.
• Uncle Timothy really doesn't know how to appreciate a good person.
• If it weren't for Aunt Susannah's sake, I wouldn't have paid a visit.
• After Jaziel left, Sophie entered the house.
• “Sophie, you're here.”
• A hint of a smile graced Timothy's face.
• Sophie's father owned a company, and Timothy was pleased that his daughter was friends with someone like her.
• “Sophie, Vivi has been trying to reach Caleb but hasn't gotten through. You're on good terms with Caleb. Could you give him a call to find out what's going on?”
• Sophie gave a bitter smile as she shook her head.
• “Mr. Barker, it's not just Vivian's calls that Caleb is ignoring. He's not answering mine either. His friends seem to have vanished off the face of the earth as well. I really can't figure out what's going on.”
• “That kid is just... If he has something to say, he should just say it face to face. Why is he ignoring us?”
• Timothy felt a bit of regret for losing such a rich son-in-law.
• “Right, I remembered.”
• Suddenly, Sophie slapped her own forehead.
• “I heard from Caleb and the others that they're planning to visit the antique exhibition at Nightingale Street the day after tomorrow. I'm sure we'll find him there.”
• “You mean Mr. Zinnecker's antique museum?”
• Timothy's eyes immediately lit up.
• “Mr. Zinnecker is the president of the Cadrexia Chamber of Commerce. This time, he's hosting an antique exhibition that many big-time bosses are planning to attend. When the time comes, I will take you two along to broaden your horizons.”
• “Sure thing.”
• Sophie smiled.
• Beside her, Vivian appeared somewhat hesitant. “If Caleb doesn't want to answer his phone, isn't it a bit inappropriate for us to just show up at his door?”
• “What are you talking about? There's nothing inappropriate about it. Besides, we're going to see antiques, not specifically to meet him. At most, it would be a chance encounter,” Timothy said seriously.
• He knew that his daughter had a penchant for keeping up appearances.
• Sure enough, Vivian gave a nod. “All right, then.”
• Meanwhile, Jaziel was seething with anger as he returned to his mansion at Lakefield Estates.
• Upon returning to the mansion, he spotted a sports car parked there.
• Before Jaziel could step forward to investigate, the car door had already swung open. A young man, dressed in a leather jacket, stepped out.
• “Hawk, how did you get here? And aren't you hot wearing a leather jacket in the height of summer?”
• Originally known as Ethan Yankovic, the man dubbed “Hawk” was a Ledroustein super soldier. He was an expert in all kinds of firearms and his combat prowess was off the charts.
• However, due to the massacre of prisoners of war, he was confined to the Fourth Prison of Huxville for half a year.
• Naturally, the newly imprisoned Hawk was quite arrogant at first. But after Jaziel hung him from a tree and disciplined him for three days, he willingly accepted his role as the underling.
• He felt even closer to him than his own father.
• In Jaziel's words, he was nothing but a lowlife.
• “I rushed over to greet you as soon as I heard that you were out of prison.”
• Hawk chuckled mischievously.
• He always maintained a cold-hearted image in front of strangers, but with Jaziel, he was unapologetically playful.
• He approached Jaziel and suddenly reached out to grab him, his speed akin to a flash of lightning.
• Jaziel shook his head.
• “Your personality hasn't changed a bit. You still like to sneak up on me. But compared to my level, you're far behind.”
• He swiftly sidestepped the attack, then threw a punch. Hawk flew backward as if propelled like a missile before crashing into the wall behind.
• With a dismissive chuckle, Jaziel clapped his hands.
• “You never change, do you?”
• Hawk smoothly rose from the ground, grinning as if nothing had happened. “You're still as formidable as ever.”
• “Come in and have a seat.”
• Jaziel unlocked the door, and Hawk followed him inside.
• He casually removed his leather jacket.
• Upon entering, he saw various firearms hanging everywhere. He casually tossed him into the pile.
• “Don't you always carry a gun with you?”
• “Carrying a gun is for self-protection against others. But in front of you, it wouldn't make a difference even if I had a grenade launcher.”
• “Go on, what brings you here?” Jaziel asked.
• Immediately, the expression on Hawk's face turned serious as he pushed the envelope toward Jaziel.
• “Boss, I've recommended you to the military department to be the chief instructor of Skyward Hawk Corps. If you're willing to join, the strength of Skyward Hawk Corps will undoubtedly experience a significant—”
• “I'm not interested.”
• “Boss...”
• “You can leave now if there's nothing else.”
• Jaziel immediately narrowed his eyes.
• Hawk stared at Jaziel's face, waiting for a long while. Once he was certain that Jaziel had made up his mind, he could only sigh.
• “I'll leave the appointment letter here. Whenever you've made up your mind, you're welcome to join us anytime.”
• Having said that, he stepped out of the mansion, hopped into his sports car, and drove off.
• Just as he got into the car, an off-road vehicle suddenly came to a halt.
• With a look of shock on her face, Selina stepped out of the car.
• “Hawk, the super soldier? I must be seeing things! Hawk is a legendary figure in the military, hailed as the King of Special Forces. He actually lives here.”
• After the shock wore off, a hint of fervor could be seen in Selina's eyes.
• “I've always hoped to receive guidance from Hawk, but unfortunately, he's elusive and his rank is too high for me to access. I never thought that after endless searching, I would unexpectedly encounter him here.”
• On the third day, Jaziel asked Sean to accompany him to Nightingale Street, and they stopped by Greenfox Bank along the way.
• This was a private bank established collectively by several financial magnates in Ledroustein. They provided savings and wealth management services for their ultra-wealthy clientele.
• They wouldn't entertain anyone whose assets were less than a billion.
• In prison, Jaziel had come into contact with a tycoon who was pulling the strings behind the scenes. This influential figure had opened an account for him.
• Moreover, the wealth that Jaziel had accumulated while in prison was all stored in the vault of Greenfox Bank, handled exclusively by him.
• On that day, Jaziel aimed to secure The Graceful Muse by Thaddeus Blackwood in the vault while also planning to withdraw some cash.
• Wesley showed interest in befriending him. He might not necessarily accept his money. Therefore, he had no choice but to prepare cash, making it impossible for him to refuse.
• It was a towering Epean-style building, with the words “Greenfox Bank” emblazoned across its facade.
• There were quite a few luxury cars parked at the entrance.
• Jaziel instructed Sean to wait in the car for him as he walked into the bank, carrying the painting with him.
• “Welcome, sir. What services can I assist you with?”
• As soon as he entered the grand hall, a pleasant sound reached his ears.
• A striking woman, dressed in a black uniform, was smiling gently as she gazed at him.
• However, the moment Jaziel looked up, both he and the woman were taken aback on the spot.
• The woman was Kimberly Leonelli, Jaziel's ex-girlfriend.
• Jaziel had ended up in prison solely to protect her.
• For three years, she hadn't visited Jaziel and had instead married the wealthy heir who had once tried to take advantage of her.
• Jaziel never thought he would run into her here.