chapter 10 Breaking the news

Jamil was furious this time! His eldest son was kidnapped, his second son was killed, and the other party was openly provocative! Nothing like this would ever be accepted by anyone, let alone Jamil, the head of the Zack family! As soon as the news broke, a thick blanket of clouds engulfed the entire Junclein City! In an instant, the busy city that teemed with traffic fell into a profound silence. Doors and windows were swiftly shut as the bustling streets transformed into an empty ghost town. Everyone could feel the anger of the Zack family in the air, and they were afraid that it would affect them. Furthermore, those who had minor conflicts with the Zack family were even more fearful, and some couldn't survive the pressure and jumped from a tall building! Everyone knows that in the land of Junclein City, the Zack family was the king and the God! Now, the sky was falling! Besides the Zack family, over a dozen local families also quickly gathered their manpower and rushed to the back mountain. This was an excellent opportunity to show goodwill to the Zack family. If they were able to establish a connection with the Zack family due to this issue, they would acquire significant influence in Junclein City moving forward. At this time in Junclein Hospital, Gemma was so anxious that she almost cried. "Hilary, why hasn't Horacio returned yet after so long? Will something happen to him?" "Don't worry. If something happens, it will have already happened. The longer he stays out, the safer he is. Think about Billmeyer's personality. If he really wants to do evil, how much longer can he wait?" Hilary reassured. "But for such a long time, there has been no news at all, and his phone cannot be reached... No, you let me go out and take a look..." Gemma was still worried and wanted to go out to find Horacio in person. "Okay. Just calm down, and I'll call and ask, okay?" Hilary had no choice but to take out her phone and dial a number. "Hey, Mr. Jensen, I'm Hilary. I need your help..." While speaking, Hilary suddenly froze, her expression changed, and the phone in her hand fell to the ground with a loud noise! "Did something happen to Horacio?" Gemma asked instantly. "No...no..." Hilary forced herself to calm down and replied, "Something happened to our Lynch family. It's nothing to do with Horacio. Maybe he just left for a while..." "Hilary, don't lie to me!" Gemma was not a three-year-old child. She had guessed the clue from Hilary's expression just now and cried. "Did something happen to Horacio? Deborah just met her father. If something happens to Horacio at this time, I... I won’t be able to live anymore!” "Can you calm down a little?" Hilary was also upset at this time because the news she just received was so shocking! If Gemma knew the truth, she was worried that her best friend would collapse at any time! Seeing Gemma's face full of tears, Hilary felt quite uneasy. In the past few years, her best friend had suffered enough, and now the man was finally back, but... "Don't worry, Gemma. It's not a big deal. Don't you even believe me?" "I'll make some calls right now to help you find a solution. Don't worry, I promise to make your Horacio appear in front of you alive!" After that, Hilary got up and walked out with the phone in hand. As soon as she walked to the door, she could not control the sweat on her forehead, and her body started to tremble slightly! Even she didn't anticipate such a drastic outcome. She was not sure if he would make it back. She was not even sure whether he would come back in one piece. But she also knew the character of her best friend very well. If something happened to that man, she would be dead! Hilary took several deep breaths in succession, then pulled out her address book and started making calls in a final attempt. "Mr. Zachary, I am Hilary. I need your help. Something happened to a friend of mine. Can you help me rescue him?" A middle-aged man's voice came from the other end of the phone. "Hilary, why are you so polite? Your father and I are the closest of friends. Now, tell me, where are your friends? As long as they are in Junclein City, there's no one I can't rescue!" Hilary replied immediately, "My friend's name is Horacio. He should be on the back of the mountain now. The Zack family has made such a big move this time just to deal with him..." Beep... Unexpectedly, as soon as Hilary mentioned the Zack family, the other party hung up the phone! Subsequently, Hilary made another call. "Hey, Mr. Gallaway, I need your help..." This time, as soon as Hilary mentioned the Zack family, the other party suddenly screamed and roared, "Stay away from me if you want to die. From now on, I will officially sever ties with the Lynch family and never interact with you again!" Hilary was completely desperate. The two people she just called were both from the most prominent families in Junclein City, but when it came to this matter, they evaded it like the plague! But with thoughts of her best friend constantly on her mind, Hilary gritted her teeth, mustered her courage, and dialed a number. "Dad, I will listen to everything you say from now on. I'll accept Mr. Jonas's marriage. I won't dream of being a celebrity anymore. From now on, I will listen to everything you say. I'll go to work in your company obediently!" Hilary's father was ecstatic on the other end of the phone. "Hilary, did I hear it wrongly? It seems you've really grown up. Haha. I'm so happy!" "Dad...but you have to agree to my request!" "Tell me. Even if you want the stars in the sky, I will find a way to pick them for you!" "I want you to help me save someone..." Hilary quickly explained the matter. There was sudden silence on the other end of the phone. After a while, the extremely gloomy voice of Hilary's father came. "Do you know what you are doing? I pretended not to hear what you just said. Do you know that you're putting me in danger to rescue the person!” "Dad!" Hilary cried. "I've never begged you since I was a child. Just help me this time. I beg you. As long as you help me, I will listen to whatever you say and do anything you ask me to do!" "Gemma is my best friend. I really can't bear to see her like this. If something happens to her, I won't be able to live either!" "You……" She could hear her father trembling with anger through the phone. "Okay. Then I will help you this time. Remember what you said. No matter what I say in the future, you have to listen." "Thank you, Dad..." Hilary wiped her tears, reapplied her makeup, took deep breaths, and returned to the ward. "Done. It's a piece of cake!" Hilary snapped her fingers at Gemma and deliberately looked relaxed. As she spoke, she started to pack Gemma's belongings and said, "Change your clothes, take Deborah with you, and follow me to Norwal City immediately." "Why are we going to Norwal City?" Gemma asked doubtfully. Hilary kept her belongings in her bag and replied without looking up, "I have something to do over there and I need your help. If you are my best friend, don't ask too many questions. Just follow me." Although Hilary said these words very easily, she was very nervous inwardly. She knew exactly what would happen next. What she had to do now was to bring Gemma and Deborah out of Junclein City as soon as possible! "Mom!" At this time, a childish voice suddenly came from the door. "Deborah!" Just as Gemma was about to approach Deborah, she was taken aback by the sudden realization that not only Deborah but also four unfamiliar women were standing at the door! "Who are you guys?" Hilary quickly shielded Deborah behind her, her eyes darting rapidly as she cautiously observed the four unfamiliar women.