I’m Someone Else

Chapter 156

Over at Prescott Hospital.

In the hospital director’s office, Quincy filled Thomas in on the situation, and Thomas simply nodded in silence. Then, he stood up, walked over to the window, and opened it, feeling the cool breeze against his skin as he lit a cigarette and took a drag. It looked like he was considering how to deal with this.

His reaction did not surprise Quincy. Ever since the day he met Thomas, he had never seen the young man being flustered by anything. He keeps calm even in the face of calamity. That’s the kind of man he is.

Quincy remained quiet as well. He didn’t want to distract Thomas, so he sat on the couch and waited.

Soon, a new cigarette was lit up to replace the last. There was only a single table lamp turned on in the entire office, and the light it cast made it seem as if Thomas was shrouded in a cloud of smoke. It added a sense of mystery to him.

Thomas had long since prepared himself for the day he went against the Six Greatest Families. He thought it would only happen on the day Olivia was supposed to be sacrificed, so he didn’t expect the day to come so quickly.

Nevertheless, it was bound to happen someday, and it couldn’t be avoided. Since it arrived ahead of time, Thomas was perfectly capable of dealing with it in advance too.

He wasn’t worried about his safety. Even if he had to go up against the combined forces of the Six Greatest Families, he didn’t think it was anything worth fearing. After all, throughout the eight years he spent in the army, he experienced situations far more perilous than this and survived them all.

However, he was worried about Olivia and his godsister Chloe.

No matter how strong he was, he was only one man. He had nothing to fear if the Six Greatest Families targeted him and him alone, but what if they went after Olivia or Chloe? What am I supposed to do if that happens? I can’t stay by their sides at all times!

With that in mind, Thomas turned around and said respectfully to Quincy, “I need to ask you for a favor, Dr. Hofstead.”

Quincy swiftly waved his hand and said, “Thomas, I consider us great friends despite our age differences. Asking me for a favor only makes our relationship seem more distant than it is. Just go ahead and tell me what you need me to do.”

Thomas nodded. “I know you’re a powerful man of great social standing in Irieson. I would like you to help me protect my family.”

“Protect your family? What about you?”

“Me? Hah!” Thomas smirked. “I’m going to have fun with the so-called Six Greatest Families, of course!”

Quincy gasped. Does Thomas intend to openly engage the Six Greatest Families in a fight?! We’re talking about the Six Greatest Families here! If they combine forces, they’ll be even more powerful than the people behind the Minacia Oito Irieson! How could Thomas possibly go up against them by himself? He would be courting death!

There had been another who offended the Six Greatest Families before, but in that instance, it had only been one of the six. Nevertheless, even just one family alone was enough to make that person come to a devastating end. Yet, Thomas was trying to stand against all six families alone. He must be joking!

Quincy looked up. He wanted to convince Thomas to change his mind. He figured that at a time like this, the best course of action would be something that ensured his safety.

However, when he saw the look in Thomas’ eyes, he couldn’t bring himself to say the words he planned on saying.

There was no trace of fear or panic in the young man’s eyes—only the steely resolve to take his enemies on!

It was as if the Six Greatest Families were nothing to him. In fact, at this very moment, Thomas looked like the king of the world, looking down at everyone! As if everything and everyone were nothing more than ants to him!

What of the Six Greatest Families? What of their alarming power? That was all nonsense to him!

Even Quincy was moved by Thomas’ air of dominance.

“Go ahead and do what you wish to do. I will send people to protect the Hahns,” Quincy promised.

Considering his standing and prestige in Irieson, even the Six Greatest Families would show him some respect.

Thomas didn’t make any response. Instead, he bowed deeply to Quincy as a show of gratitude.

Apart from Olivia, Quincy was the only other friend he had made ever since he left the army, and from the looks of it now, he was certain that Quincy was a friend worth making.

Someone willing to lend him a hand in such a dangerous situation had to be a true friend!

“Thomas, you must stay vigilant. The rumors that you and Olivia are dating have spread. With how powerful the Six Greatest Families are, they should undoubtedly hear about it by now. Perhaps they’ve already begun plotting their revenge against you.”

“Who are the other four families of the Six Greatest Families besides the Pearsons and the Xalmars?”

“Who are the other four families of the Six Greatest Families besides the Pearsons and the Xalmars?”

“There’s also the Hinds—whom you’ve offended—and the Yams, who are the top criminal underworld family.”

Thomas nodded. He didn’t think the Hinds would be one of the six. And the Yams, too? He hadn’t forgotten about Leslie sending people to kill him and was still waiting to get his revenge. He didn’t expect to cross paths with Leslie again so soon. “And the other two?”

“The other two are the Saunders and the Zanes, who keep a much lower profile. They rarely appear in public, though they’re not to be underestimated either. Furthermore, both families are extremely close- knit and will stand united.” This text is property of Nô/velD/rama.Org.

Thomas smirked. He had no idea he had inadvertently exchanged blows with four of the Six Greatest Families. Based on his experience, they were nothing to be afraid of.

Quincy seemed to have deduced Thomas’ thoughts and warned, “Don’t underestimate your opponents, Thomas. Every single one of the six is a formidable enemy, especially the Yams. They’re extremely hard to deal with. The family has been a part of the criminal underworld for generations now. They’re a ruthless bunch. You must take the utmost caution.”

“Don’t worry, Dr. Hofstead,” Thomas replied. “I will.”

He was curious to know who had spread the rumors that he and Olivia were dating. It was obvious that the person wanted to get him killed.

Just who on earth is it? The Pearsons? No. I’m not the only one in danger, thanks to these rumors. Olivia would suffer, too. The Xalmars? The Hinds? Or the Yams?

Thomas was beginning to get a headache. Since he couldn’t figure it out, he stopped wasting time on it. Oh, whatever!

Though the path ahead of him seemed to be leading him into the valley of death, he was going to keep moving forward anyway.

I’ll kill whoever comes my way!

It was getting late, so Thomas stood to leave. Quincy escorted him to the hospital entrance. Once the Maserati drove off, Quincy sighed. “Irieson’s long spell of peace is finally about to break. Don’t let me down, Thomas!”

The rumors spread like wildfire. Quincy wasn’t the only one who heard them. The Mortons and the Peralta Family found out about the rumors, too.