I’m Someone Else
Chapter 156

Chapter 156

Over at Prescott Hospital.

In the hospital director’s office, Quincy filled Thomas in on the situation, and Thomas simply nodded insilence. Then, he stood up, walked over to the window, and opened it, feeling the cool breeze againsthis 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 youngman being flustered by anything. He keeps calm even in the face of calamity. That’s the kind of man heis.

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 theentire office, and the light it cast made it seem as if Thomas was shrouded in a cloud of smoke. Itadded a sense of mystery to him.

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

Nevertheless, it was bound to happen someday, and it couldn’t be avoided. Since it arrived ahead oftime, 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 SixGreatest Families, he didn’t think it was anything worth fearing. After all, throughout the eight years hespent 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 Familiestargeted him and him alone, but what if they went after Olivia or Chloe? What am I supposed to do ifthat 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 agedifferences. Asking me for a favor only makes our relationship seem more distant than it is. Just goahead 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 tohelp 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, ofcourse!”

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

There had been another who offended the Six Greatest Families before, but in that instance, it had onlybeen one of the six. Nevertheless, even just one family alone was enough to make that person come toa 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 likethis, 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 heplanned on saying.

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

It was as if the Six Greatest Families were nothing to him. In fact, at this very moment, Thomas lookedlike the king of the world, looking down at everyone! As if everything and everyone were nothing morethan 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 somerespect.

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 fromthe 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 howpowerful the Six Greatest Families are, they should undoubtedly hear about it by now. Perhaps they’vealready 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 underworldfamily.”

Thomas nodded. He didn’t think the Hinds would be one of the six. And the Yams, too? He hadn’tforgotten about Leslie sending people to kill him and was still waiting to get his revenge. He didn’texpect 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 inpublic, though they’re not to be underestimated either. Furthermore, both families are extremely close-knit and will stand united.”

Thomas smirked. He had no idea he had inadvertently exchanged blows with four of the Six GreatestFamilies. 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 extremelyhard to deal with. The family has been a part of the criminal underworld for generations now. They’re aruthless 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 thatthe 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 onit. Oh, whatever!

Though the path ahead of him seemed to be leading him into the valley of death, he was going to keepmoving 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 theMaserati drove off, Quincy sighed. “Irieson’s long spell of peace is finally about to break. Don’t let medown, Thomas!”

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