The Apple of My Eye

Chapter 1755 You Have Two Choices

After hearing Jason's threats, Holley couldn't help but snort. "Jason, I dare you to report me to your

boss right now," Holley challenged him. "I can't wait to see how he would punish me."

Not feeling intimidated by Jason's words at all, Holley hung up even before Jason could respond.

Jason tried calling Holley several times again, but he couldn't reach her anymore.

Time flew really fast when you were in trouble. Jason didn't even notice that it had already been an

hour. Not long after Holley hung up, the usurers, together with a few brawny men, came over to find

Jason.

"Mr. Gao, have you got the money now? I'm sorry to say that we cannot wait any longer. If you can't

pay this time, my men might pull a little stunt or two to take care of you," the usurer warned him,

grinning as if he would really feel sorry if Jason would be badly beaten later on.

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Falling onto his knees, Jason begged for his life. Sweat began to build upon his forehead, his body

trembling in fear.

The usurers, however, wouldn't be persuaded so easily. He had been in this business for quite some

time now and had always been a merciless businessman. All he wanted was money. Jason's plea just

went in one of his ears and out the other.

Soon, the brawny men started to drag Jason out of the casino. They wanted to throw him into the car,

but Jason tried his best to struggle against their restraint. He knew that his life would be in danger once

they got him inside the car.

"No! Let go of me! I don't want my organs removed!"

Jason screamed desperately, exhausting all efforts to attract attention from the bystanders. Maybe

someone believing in justice could save him.

But humanity failed him. People who regularly visited that place had already gotten used to such a

scene. Nobody would risk their own lives to meddle in this kind of business. Even though Jason's voice

became hoarse from screaming, the passersby stood deaf to his pleas.

The brawny men continued to push him inside the car. Amidst the commotion, Jason felt hopeful when

he heard someone shouted, "Stop!"

The voice sounded familiar, but Jason couldn't see who it was, as the brawny men blocked his view.

Searching his memory, he tried to figure out who that person was.

"How much does he owe you? I'll pay for it," the man offered, standing behind the car.

Jason was utterly shocked, hearing that a complete stranger had come to save him. He became more

curious about the man's identity, and he looked in his direction, hoping to get a glimpse of him.

However, there was already a big crowd around them, so he couldn't see the man at all.

Feeling lucky, the usurers advised the loan amount Jason owed him, including the interest earned. The

man took out his checkbook, wrote a check, and handed it over to the usurers without saying a word.

"Well, since the problem is solved, we're quits," the usurers said, folding the check and putting it in the

pocket of his coat. "Bros, let him go." Waving to his men, the usurers watched as they threw Jason on

the ground. Shortly after, they left without looking back.

Jason breathed a sigh of relief after he regained his freedom. Standing up from the ground, he strode

forward to meet his savior and thank him. Finally, seeing who it was, Jason was surprised to find that

he was indeed an acquaintance.

"It's you?" Jason couldn't believe it. He rubbed his eyes a few times to make sure he wasn't dreaming.

But to his disappointment, the man in front of him didn't vanish. It was Black! Embarrassed, Jason's

legs felt weak, making him fall to the ground helplessly.

"So, are you scared now?" Black taunted with contempt.

Jason was speechless, and he just gaped aghast at Black. He had to admit, without Black's help, he

would already be thrown to the sea or cut into pieces. He couldn't imagine what those men would've

done to him.

He didn't know why Black would choose to save him, but he was well aware that Black didn't do it out

of pure kindness. Black never struck him as a nice guy. Heaving a sigh, Jason asked, "Why did you

save me?"

"Well, no special reason. I'm too rich, and I just wanted to spend money, whatever," Black responded

sarcastically.

Despite feeling annoyed and thinking Black was playing with him, Jason didn't say anything. Seeing

Jason's expression, Black asked his men to leave them alone. Soon, it was only Jason and Black that

were left face to face.

"Black, why did you save me?" Jason asked loudly, knowing no one else could hear him now.

Grinning, Black gave Jason a scornful glance before he replied, "Do you really think I saved you

because I'm a philanthropist? Trust me, you're not worthy enough."

Jason felt humiliated listening to Black's words. Glaring at him, Jason asked, "Then what made you

change your mind?"

"I think you already know the answer to that. Of course, you know it. The only reason I saved you was

because of Holley." Black's words annoyed Jason even more, and he couldn't help but sneer.

"Don't ever think about it! Holley is mine!" The moment he laid his eyes on Black, Jason knew that

Black had other plans, but he had not figured it out yet.

'Why did he say that he saved me because of Holley? He, of all people, should know that I will not give

Holley up. Now that I'm safe and sound, I want to marry her even more. He should've left me to die

when he had the chance. Then he would have been able to get Holley for himself, right?' Jason

wondered.

Though Jason couldn't figure out why the thought of Black and Holley being together somewhat

offended him. This man was coveting his fiancée. Checking out his watch, Jason knew that it was

almost time for him and Holley to register for marriage, so he wanted to take his leave soon.

"Thank you for saving my life. I'll pay my debt to you in the future," Jason assured Black. "Since I have

something urgent to deal with, I have to go now."

After spending a big amount to buy Jason's freedom, Black did not intend to let him go so easily.

Seeing Jason was about to take his leave, he glanced at his men who were standing a few feet away.

The group of men suddenly walked towards Jason, surrounding him.

"What do you want from me?"

Jason demanded, staring at Black. He had barely escaped from danger just a few moments ago, but it

seemed that another trap was waiting for him. How unlucky could he get in one day?

Having Black's men around him, Jason felt even more nervous. He was hoping to observe every

expression on Black's face. He was afraid that Black might order them to kill him at any time.

"You have two choices right now: leave Holley or return me the money!" Black said indifferently,

shrugging his shoulders.

Hearing Black's words and seeing his calm face, Jason was totally shocked. Noting Jason's stunned

reaction, Black clarified, "Are you trying to repudiate this debt? If you dare to do so, I'll make sure that

your boss will know everything that happened today!"

Black knew Jason's situation clearly. If his boss wanted to help him, he would have given him a hand,

knowing that he had received death threats from the usurers already. Moreover, his terrified expression

gave Jason away. It just proved that he didn't want Ferry to know about the earlier incident with the

usurers.

Heaving a deep breath, Jason tried to regain his composure. "Your threats are useless. I won't give up

on Holley!" he exclaimed.

"Good. You know what? I know these guys from Macao casino very well. I can get my money back any

time," Black explained. "How do you think I should get them to ask you for the money now?"

In fact, Black had expected Jason's reaction already. He knew that Jason wouldn't agree with his plan

so easily, so he made sure that he had several methods in place to make him obey.

Black's words scared Jason to death. He stared at Black intently and tried his best to keep calm

despite his trembling voice. "What do you want?" he asked.

"I already told you. Am I not clear enough?" Black teased Jason, making him feel like an idiot.