The middle-aged man smiled slightly and said. âSince both of us are courageous. I wonât beat around the bush. The person who hired us said that either you hand over your woman to us⦠Or. both of you die here tonight He glanced at Damien indifferently before continuing. But seeing how much you care for the woman in your arms. I donât think youâll choose either of the first two options. So, how about I offer you a third choice?â
The middle-aged man looked into Damienâs eyes. âIf youâre willing to die here. I can spare your woman.
I wonât trouble her again and will ensure her safety. After all, her man is someone willing to sacrifice for her Damien narrowed his eyes. âWhat if I donât choose any of the three options?â
His deep voice mixed with hostility and anger. âI donât trust anyone else to take care of her. Iâve lost her for five years, and she hasnât fared well in my absence. I donât trust anyone except myself. Only by staying alive can provide the best care for her and our children!â
Damien coldly stared at the middle-aged man. âIf you want to fight, letâs fight. If you want to kill me, just do it. No need for all this nonsense.
Cherise, held securely in Damienâs arms, began to weep.
âMr. Aquino, why waste your time talking to them?â The sleazy man who harassed Cherise frowned and tried to persuade the middle-aged man. âOur client gave us so much money. We should do our job properly!â
The middle-aged man called Mr. Aquino gave the sleazy man a cold glance. Even though weâve taken the clientâs money, we should still have our principles! This is the rule Iâve followed all these yearsâ
Cherise froze when she heard the surname Aquino. She quickly broke free of Damienâs embrace and looked at Mr. Aquino in astonishment. âAre you Jarvi Aquino?â
Mr. Aquino gripped his cane and raised his eyebrows slightly. He looked at Cherise and smirked with a hint of mockery. âWhy? Have you heard about me?â
âI have!â Cherise answered decisively. âMy mother mentioned you before she passed away?â
Before Charisa Miles passed away, she recounted her experiences over the decades to Cherise. She talked about her love and marriage with Beckham, her subsequent revenge, and even her rise to fame in Ziphon In Charisa Milesâ stories about Ziphon, there was a man named Jarvi Aquino.
Charisa was already confined to her sickbed at the time. She held Cherises hand and smiled. Speaking of jarvi, it was dramatic. Not many people know I saved this well-respected underworld boss in Ziphon Charisa paused before continuing. âBack then, he was being hunted down, covered in blood, and collapsed next to a trash can. I found him, took him home, and gave him a second chance at life. If not for my compassion, he wouldnât have returned to his gang and become the revered Mr. Aquino âHeâs an interesting person. Although he always takes money for his services, he has his principles Charisa paused before continuing, âCherry, if you or Damien ever encounter problems in Ziphon, you can find Jarvi. He owes me a big favor, and Iâve never asked him to repay me!â