pjbooks Chapter 52 Sophia's Wound
Chapter 52 Sophia's Wound
David nodded quickly:
"The whole school knows."
Are Brian Anderson and Richard familiar with each other?
"It has nothing to do with it! Believe me! It's purely a coincidence. Otherwise, Richard wouldn't have gone to Francis Lewis High School; he would have gone to a private school long ago."
David had no idea about the relationship between Brian and Richard.
But even a fool would know that a high school student from the University of Tokyo has no connection with a member of the House of Representatives.
David's explanation relieved Eamon.
Eamon patted David on the shoulder:
"Tell me about Richard's meeting with the congressman. Don't lie to me, or else..."
Brian Anderson collapsed at school that day. David wasn't there, but that didn't stop him from making things up. He immediately told David what he had heard from his classmates.
According to him, Richard was just incredibly lucky, and Brian had no desire to deal with people of Asian descent.
So that the BG gang wouldn't dare to take action against Richard.
......
Richard parked his car outside the Katerina Aesthetic Clinic, seemingly casually glancing at it, but actually just scanning the street corner.
Inside a white car, two pairs of eyes were staring at him.
The malice in his eyes was no longer concealed, like an arrow ready to be released.
Richard knew that the stalker, who hadn't appeared for several days, was about to make a move.
The location for taking action should be here.
Richard walked into the clinic without batting an eye.
Sophia's gaze fell upon him, and Richard immediately sensed that her gaze was unusual, filled with intense hostility.
Richard immediately activated his Desire Sense, and three small flames were burning above Sophia's head.
Blue-purple guilt, fiery red anger, and black fear.
The strongest emotion was fear, followed by guilt and anger.
Strange, what is there to feel guilty about?
You'll only feel guilty if you do something that hurts me.
What could she possibly do to wrong me?
Richard glanced thoughtfully at the white car on the street corner, walked up to Sophia, and said abruptly:
"Have you decided?"
Sophia shuddered, thinking Richard had figured something out:
"What decision has been made?"
His voice was a little hoarse. Richard observed him more closely and could see him more clearly.
Her eyes were bruised, and there were some marks on her neck and thin, long abrasions on her wrists, which were probably caused by being tied up with rope.
Sofia nervously pulled up her collar to cover her wound.
"What happened?" Richard used his fingers to pull open Sophia's collar, revealing more wounds.
Sofia suddenly broke free, pulled up her collar, and said angrily:
"It's none of your business!"
She felt like her heart was about to jump out of her throat.
Sophia has probably become the BG gang's informant... Richard said, feigning comfort.
"If your boyfriend is abusing you, be sure to call the police. If you decide to break up, then break up."
Boyfriend's abusive? Turns out he misunderstood. Sophia breathed a sigh of relief, her face stern as she said:
"I told you, this is none of your business!"
"OK." Richard shrugged and walked into Catherine's office.
Catherine was busy, and another assistant was also busy.
The clinic has a total of six employees, all of whom are part-time.
Catherine ensures that everyone works less than 35 hours per week through perfect time management.
Catherine didn't hire a full-time accountant; instead, she hired a temporary accountant during tax season to handle the tax filing hassle, saving her $40,000 to $50,000 in accounting salaries.
In the United States, the IRS is more terrifying than the FBI.
"Shall we do this?" Catherine asked, pointing to the beauty treatment she was receiving.
Richard shook his head:
"I only get hyaluronic acid injections."
By repeatedly getting hyaluronic acid injections, he actually gained progress on the "Secret of Flesh and Blood" quest.
Richard's high physical attributes make him extremely skilled at using hyaluronic acid injections, allowing him to control the injections precisely and quickly each time without damaging too much skin.
Richard gradually gained a reputation, and many women started specifically requesting him to do their beauty treatments.
Catherine shrugged, unconcerned. She knew Richard's hobbies, but she didn't understand why he would do such a thing.
Perhaps he enjoys the feeling of needles piercing his skin?
Catherine chatted with Richard while undergoing surgery:
"I ordered an IPL machine and a picosecond laser, which will arrive next month. We can then start offering laser skin rejuvenation services."
"What about the breast augmentation procedure? Have you found an anesthesiologist yet?"
"It's a bit complicated. I'm currently in talks with an attending physician about collaborating with him, hoping he can bring a registered anesthesiologist. It might take some time."
"OK, you can decide on the clinic."
Richard's ears twitched slightly as he looked at Sophia.
Sophia was looking down, glancing uneasily at Richard.
Richard smiled.
Sofia lowered her head again, covering her face with her long hair, and whispered into the earphone:
"He didn't suspect anything; he just assumed I was being abused by my boyfriend."
A voice came through the headphones:
"Watch out, Sophia, or you know what we're capable of. After today, you'll get $1 to pay off part of your cosmetic loan and get enlarged to a G-cup. Hahaha!"
"You'll give me the money afterward, right?"
"Of course! The BG Gang never reneges on its debts! What happens after that is none of your business. You just need to find a way to stall Richard."
"Okay, I understand."
Sophia hung up the phone and glanced at Richard again.
Richard was talking to Catherine, seemingly unaware of anything.
Sofia was relieved.
That kid's done for today. I wonder who he messed with.
Hmph, serves you right for not going on a date with me!
Richard returned to Catherine's office without making a sound.
With his hearing, no sound in the entire clinic could escape his notice.
Sofia's seemingly low voice, along with the sounds coming from the other end of the earpiece, reached Richard's ears.
Now, if he gets close enough to someone, he can even hear the faint sound of a heartbeat.
With 15 points in physique, he comprehensively strengthened all his tissues and organs, leaving no weaknesses. This is the power of data.
Some people may have excellent hearing, and some people may be very strong, but there is no one in this world who is strong, has a good physique, is fast, and reacts quickly, reaching the limits of human potential in every aspect.
Hmph, the physiques you guys build through drug use and fitness are weak and flimsy, nothing compared to the pure stats I get from system-based skill point allocation.
Richard took a seed of the Netherworld Soul-Devouring Vine from his inner pocket and put it in his trouser pocket, so he could reach it with a simple reach.
……
On the car at the street corner.
Wood said:
"That kid shouldn't have noticed us, right?"
"What's there to worry about?" Rogers scoffed.
Wood picked up a cigarette and was about to smoke it.
Rogers angrily said:
"Fuck! Don't take drugs today. If you mess up the boss's plans, no one can save you then."
"I know, I know, I'll just have one. Nobody will notice." Wood lit one and handed it to Rogers, then lit one for himself.
Rogers took a deep breath:
"Hide the gun well. If the police check your car, don't act rashly."
"BRO, relax! Nobody's going to stop us if we don't speed, we're white!"
"Hmph, I hope so."
The two men rolled down their car windows. They were dressed in formal suits, concealing their tattoos, in order to prevent any accidents.
"Let's go, don't stare here. Staring might attract that kid's attention."
"He's just a high school student, do we really need to be so careful?"
"I told you, get out of here! Have you forgotten what happened to Marcus?"
"OK, OK, you're in charge."
The vehicle started slowly. With Sophia as their informant, they weren't worried that Richard would suddenly leave.
……
Upstairs, not far away, through a crack in the window of an apartment directly opposite the Katrina Clinic, Mike put away his binoculars.
"Hmph, someone's spying on Richard. How interesting."
With just a little thought, he knew they were from the BG gang.
He originally came to keep an eye on Catherine, but unexpectedly saw the BG gang members.
The series of troubles that followed his suspension were all caused by the BG gang.
Mike was certainly not going to let this go. Once he was reinstated, he would have plenty of ways to make things difficult for the BG gang.
As for why the BG gang was targeting Richard, Mike could roughly guess—it was nothing more than revenge.
The closure of Stinger Bar was a huge loss for the BG gang.
In addition, several key members of the BG gang were arrested and imprisoned, and the police chief Donovan, who had been fed, was also lost. Including the officers on this line, the total losses were definitely $300 million, and possibly even more than $500 million.
Such a huge loss is not something the BG gang can easily swallow; they will definitely retaliate against those involved.
Mike didn't care at all how badly Richard would be treated.
The further away from my little Debbie, the better.
Hmph, I don't like mixed-race grandsons!
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