chapter 4 Door-to-door marriage robbery

Theodore Zhao was a man she had never cared about or even counted on.
Yet, in an overbearing and unreasonable manner, he instantly pulled her out of the whirlpool of public opinion!
To slap the eldest daughter of the Xia family in front of everyone under their watchful eyes?
It was bold of him to even think of it!
Though satisfying, it stopped further expansion of the situation and the crowd's gossip.
But what to do next? Did he never consider the consequences of his actions?
She even doubted whether Theodore Zhao would be able to leave here smoothly today!
As for Charlie Wei, his expression had darkened to the extreme.
He liked Esme Su, true, but when they got engaged, the Wei family was just starting, and everything depended on the Su family. At that time, this marriage was considered a reach for him.
Enduring humiliation for twelve years, just to one day turn the tables and return all the disdain he had received from the Su family.
The result was unexpected. He waited for twelve years, but he got a cuckold!
It is estimated that within half a day, he will become the laughing stock of the entire Tian Zhou.
Seraphina Xia had just recovered from her shock, "You, you're Esme Su's lover?"
Theodore Zhao flicked his wrist, "If your parents never taught you what's called manners, I can give you another free lesson!"
Seraphina Xia, with a crying tone, "You, you lowlife security guard, how dare you hit me?"
As the precious daughter of the Xia family, she had never been touched by anyone since she was young. This feeling of utter humiliation was even worse than death for her!
She pointed at the bodyguards not far away and yelled, "What are you morons waiting for? Kill him!"
Charlie Wei's face changed slightly, "Seraphina, enough, don't make a scene!"
Seraphina Xia argued, "But Brother Wei, I said—"
Charlie Wei glared at her fiercely, "Don't you understand what I'm saying?"
He did not refuse before and even indulged Seraphina Xia's pursuit. He just wanted to take advantage of the Xia family's power and put some pressure on the Su family.
But now, he wished this foolish woman would just die!
No matter whether her evidence was true or false, it not only made Esme Su lose face but also trampled on his, Charlie Wei's, dignity.
He changed his expression, speaking gently, "I know about what happened last night. I was also at Esme's house. It's not what you think."
Seraphina Xia looked surprised, "What did you say? Brother Wei, you were there too?"
"Yes."
Seraphina Xia, unwilling to accept it, "But he just admitted—"
"You heard wrong!"
Charlie Wei turned his head, a warning flashing in his eyes.
Seraphina Xia bit her lip hard, not daring to bring it up again.
Esme Su stood by, watching the drama unfold.
She understood Charlie Wei's nature; with his cunning, he would never admit to such a thing.
That was also why she dared to attend the engagement party today.
As for how to handle things after the storm?
She hadn't figured it out yet, just taking it one step at a time.
Theodore Zhao was left hanging the whole time, even preparing for the worst case of eloping with Esme Su if needed.
Unexpectedly, things didn't go as he had imagined.
After the storm passed, the banquet continued as if nothing had happened.
If not for the resentful glances from Seraphina Xia, he would have almost doubted if what just happened was all a dream.
"Come with me."
Esme Su said, walking away without looking back.
Charlie Wei watched their retreating figures, a shadow passing quickly across his eyes.
At the turn of the corridor, Esme Su took out a prepared check from her bag and handed it over.
Theodore Zhao hesitated for a moment, then took it, "What do you mean?"
Seeing him accept the check, disdain intensified in Esme Su's eyes, "There is one million in it, take the money and leave Tian Zhou, and never appear in front of me!"
Theodore Zhao asked amusedly, "Why should I go?"
Esme Su sneered and said, "As long as you are still in Tian Zhou, someone will continue to pursue what happened last night!"
Theodore Zhao asked, "What if I don't leave?"
"You're not content? A million, even if you work as a security guard for a lifetime, you won't earn that much!"
Esme Su's disgust reached its peak. Although she was at fault last night, did he not consider exploiting the situation?
She knew the vile thoughts of those security guards in the neighborhood.
People like Theodore Zhao, who hang out with them all day long, are nothing more than the same breed.
Now, with both money and beauty, he must be over the moon in his dreams, right?
Thinking this, Esme Su felt even more disgusted, her gaze towards Theodore Zhao filled with contempt and disdain.
Theodore Zhao ignored her look, "Wow, a million? That's not a small amount."
As he spoke, he took out half a pack of cigarettes from his pocket.
With a flicker of light,
He took a deep breath before asking: "Am I worth this in your eyes?"
"If you think staying in Tian Zhou means you can blackmail me for more money, you're gravely mistaken! There's only this much money, take it or leave it!"
Esme Su's patience is running out and she doesn't like dealing with greedy scoundrels.
Theodore Zhao tore the check into shreds, "I won't take the money, and as for when I leave Tian Zhou, that's none of your concern."
He couldn't help but laugh to himself.
He was just about to fight with the Wei family for Esme Su?
Even if he really fought for her, would she appreciate it?
If not for last night's incident, someone like him, a mere security guard, Esme Su wouldn't even give a second glance!
Esme Su was stunned for a while before asking, "Where are you going?"
"Don't worry, I won't disturb your good time with Young Master Wei. I'm leaving now!"
Theodore Zhao left Yun Ding Manor through the back door, and was nowhere to be seen the entire afternoon. He guessed Sun would probably deduct his wages again.
Thinking about the check he had just shredded, he wanted to slap himself in the face.
Why acted so nonchalantly?
Was it worth being on bad terms with money?
Theodore Zhao stood by the roadside for a long time, smoking three cigarettes in a row, without seeing a single taxi.
He occasionally saw a few private cars, but they completely ignored his hailing.
Looking at his security uniform, Theodore Zhao soon realized why.
Those who could afford to live in such a place were wealthy, and probably nobody would be taking a taxi.
And why would these rich folks let a mere security guard into their cars?
Theodore Zhao decided to walk down the hill, preferring to walk for hours rather than returning to see Esme Su's face.
Just a few steps into his walk, a van approached.
Before he could hail it, the vehicle stopped in front of him.
A burly man stepped out of the passenger side, muscular, wearing a black vest, and sporting a crew cut.
Most notably, there was a scar on his face.
He had an intimidating appearance, the kind that could scare a child without saying a word.
"Are you Theodore Zhao?" he asked with squinting eyes.
Theodore Zhao nodded, and the man waved impatiently.
The van's sliding door opened, and five more burly men jumped out, each looking strong and trained
Theodore Zhao held a cigarette in his mouth and said, "Who are you?"
"I'm your dad, here to teach you a lesson, you ungrateful son!"
At his signal, several thugs rushed forward.
Theodore Zhao was very angry. He had just been ridiculed by Esme Su, and now he was scolded in front of him again.
The unhappiness in my heart burst out in an instant!
With a cold laugh, he kicked out.
The thug who charged first didn't dodge and took a blow to the abdomen.
Theodore Zhao's kick was so powerful that he slid out completely on the ground.
When he stood up, his mouth was scratched, a few front teeth were missing, and his mouth was full of blood.
Theodore Zhao smirked with satisfaction.
The scar-faced man threw down the cigarette butt and said, "Grab your weapons!"
Someone opened the trunk, throwing down a bag with steel pipes, wooden sticks, and machetes.
Theodore Zhao clenched his fists and faced the attackers head-on.
These thugs, ruthless, aimed for vital spots, clearly intent on killing.
Theodore Zhao resisted fiercely for a moment, seizing the opportunity to grab a short stick and knock one down, but at the same time, he took a knife to his back, the pain searing!
The remaining thugs surrounded him in unison, but the short stick in Theodore Zhao's hand seemed to have eyes of its own.
Every strike was accompanied by a scream!
In almost the blink of an eye, he had brought down a group of them.
The scar-faced man cursed, "A bunch of useless trash, get out of my way!"
As he spoke, he swung his weapon in a wide arc, crashing it down!
Theodore Zhao raised his hand to block, but hadn't expected the scar-faced man to have such strength.
The wooden stick in his hand couldn't withstand the force and broke with a snap!
Theodore Zhao bit back the pain and punched the scar-faced man in the stomach.
The scar-faced man clearly lacked endurance; the pain turned his face green, and the iron rod in his hand dropped to the ground with a clatter.
Before he could bend down to pick it up, Theodore Zhao had already kicked it away!
Theodore Zhao stepped forward, pinning him down with his foot on his chest, "Tell me, who sent you?"
As he asked this, Theodore Zhao already had a few candidates in mind.
Charlie Wei, Seraphina Xia?
Or Esme Su!
"It was your grandfather who sent me!"
The scar-faced man's throat made a sound, and he spat out a thick glob of phlegm.
Theodore Zhao dodged to the side, "Playing the tough guy with me? I'll make you play!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he grabbed half of the wooden stick in his hand and stabbed it hard!
Phew!
The scar-faced man felt a chill in his neck and turned his head to see, almost scaring his soul out of him.
The half of the stick, at least as long as an arm, was deeply embedded in the ground.
What immense strength that must have taken!
Plus, with a gash opened up on his neck by the wooden splinter, blood was gushing out profusely.
Once again meeting Theodore Zhao's gaze, the scar-faced man nearly wet himself, never having seen such terrifying eyes unless they had tasted blood.
He was already scared, but with his underlings watching, he couldn't appear too cowardly.
Just waiting for Theodore Zhao to give him a way out, then he'd take the opportunity to flee.
Theodore Zhao didn't take it seriously and stepped on one of his palms under his feet, intending to stab him with the other half of the stick.
The scar-faced man became frightened and said, "No, brother! I yield!"
If this stick fell, the palm would definitely be pierced.
The scar-faced man relied on his strength to make a living. If he couldn't hold a weapon steadily in the future, who's going to be afraid of him?
Theodore Zhao didn't make it difficult for him, "Stop talking nonsense, who is it?"
These guys take people's money and do people's dirty work, there's no deep hatred to speak of, and there's no point in making things difficult for them.
Besides, if you really want to send someone to the hospital, you may have to pay for their medical expenses.
He really can't afford with his current salary.
"The call was from my big brother. I really don't know who the employer is."
The scar-faced man said, secretly glancing at Theodore Zhao's face.
Theodore Zhao did not express his position, but took out half a pack of red plums from his pocket, popped one out and held it in his mouth.
Those deep eyes made it impossible to see through.
The scar-faced man hurriedly looked away. He knows that people who can hide their emotions are the most difficult to deal with.
He knew that he had hit a brick wall today, and he didn't dare to play tricks again.
He took a few steps forward and took out a lighter from his pocket.
While he was lighting the fire, he whispered: "The one who put the word out was Charlie Wei, saying that he would greet him to death"
Theodore Zhao patted his shoulder, stood up and left.
Instead of going down the hill, he returned to Yun Ding Manor.
How dare that bastard Charlie Wei plot against me?
Well, I'm sorry, your good deeds are to be ruined!