Dumbfounded by Billy’s question, Matthew could only stare at him in awe; he didn’t even know what to say. I don’t get it. Why would he want me to take over the Ten Families?
At the same time, Billy was watching his reaction calmly. “I will be leaving this place, but Brittany won’t be coming with me. As the First King of Eastcliff, I have made many enemies throughout the years. After I leave, Brittany won’t be able to handle everything alone, so I need someone that I can trust to protect her.”
After taking a deep breath, Matthew asked, “But why me, Mr. Newman?”
As a loyal and honorable man, Stanley had been working under Billy for many years, whereas Matthew had only known Billy for less than two months. Therefore, his decision to hand everything over to Matthew was mind-boggling.
Matthew nodded in response. Back then, his car was washed away after crashing into the lake. Fortunately, he had pricked himself on his vital points with needles prior to that, so he didn’t faint from the impact.
After that, he was able to smash the windows and escape underwater, then he immediately hurried over to Billy’s place. The first thing he told Billy was to protect Sasha and her parents. Despite his hesitation, he also added Demi and Liam to the list.
Back then, he had surmised that Liam and Demi might have been the ones who poisoned him. Nonetheless, he still chose to protect them, because he didn’t want to risk causing distress to Sasha. After all, Demi was her sister.
After some thought, he gave Billy a suggestion. “Why not lay low for a few more years, and we can do this when we have gained more power? Won’t that be better?”
However, Billy merely shook his head with a laugh. “That’s impossible. I will still die even if I became the First King of the Six Southern States and seek revenge with the forces of all the states backing me up. No, I’m not seeking revenge. Instead, I merely wish to die a death that is befitting of me.”
Shocked by Billy’s words, Matthew couldn’t help but wonder who his enemy might be. After all, someone who could annihilate Billy even if he somehow managed to attain sovereignty over the Six Southern States had to be someone incredible. It was even more perplexing that Billy insisted on charging to his death, and that he must die at the hands of that enemy of his.
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