Chapter 733

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.

Billy smiled. “I know what you mean. Although Stanley is definitely loyal to me, he’s incapable of holding his own against the mob. Wealth isn’t the only prerequisite as the First King of Eastcliff.

Ruthlessness and willpower are also essential factors. You have to remember this—heavy is the head that wears the crown, and success is built on the failure of others. While Stanley is incapable of reaching such grandeur, you are. As for my reason to put my trust in you… Haha, do you remember the first thing you told me when you came to me after surviving the car crash?”

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.

Meanwhile, Billy was still staring at Matthew. “I probably wouldn’t trust you as much if you only told me to protect Sasha and her parents. However, you chose to request for my protection over the two people who poisoned you, which indicates that you’re a man of honor and principle. You are willing to forgive Demi and Liam for Sasha’s sake even after what they did to you, so I believe you won’t disappoint me if I entrust Brittany to you.”

There was a brief silence before Matthew voiced his doubts. “Must you leave?”

In a soft voice, Billy replied, “It has been eighteen years. I would have left long ago if it weren’t for Brittany. I should do what I should be doing since I have someone who I can entrust my back to.

Otherwise, I won’t be able to fight anymore if I wait for another few years!”

Matthew was startled by the fact that Billy sounded as if he were making a will. It was almost like he was determined to do something even though he knew he would die as a result, but Matthew didn’t know the reason behind his decision.

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.