"What the heck, Noah Morgan? How dare you have the guts to talk to me this way?" Jack shook his head in disbelief, astonished by Noah's audacity.
Jack's once playful expression turned dark, and his grip on Noah's shoulder tightened like he was about to crush it.
"Son of a bitch, just because you have new wealthy support, you think you can talk to me like that, huh?! I won't..."
Jack's words trailed off abruptly as a firm hand grasped him. He was taken aback to find Noah gripping his wrist tightly.
"Damn it, Noah! I will beat you to death..." Jack yelled, struggling to free his wrist, only to be taken aback by Noah's quick, increasing grip over his wrists. Now, he was feeling pain as if Noah had crushed his wrist bones.
In a panic, Jack tried to pull his hand free but failed; he glared at Noah, covering his panic with exaggerated anger.
"Ughhh. Fuck you, Noah! Release me now, or I will fucking kill you, Noah fucking Morgan!!"
"Hmmm. You still believe I'm scared of you, Jack?" Noah said calmly yet coldly. And his tone shocked Jack.
Still, Jack continued to break free. He swung his other hand to punch Noah in the face.
However, before his fist could make contact, Noah moved quicker, releasing his grip and pushing him back simultaneously.
Noah's series of quick and smooth movements caused Jack to stumble backward, lose his balance, and crash onto the marble floor on his back.
"Arghh! You fucking death, Noah!" Jack yelled, his eyes glaring with anger as he focused on him.
Noah did not respond to his provocative words but slowly walked towards him. He moved in closer to Jack, who remained on the floor, gazing up at him in disbelief.
"What do you want?" Jack asked, his tone a blend of anger and fear. But now, mostly fear.
A cold smile spread across Noah's face, satisfied to see Jack afraid of him for the first time.
His hand lightly patted Jack's cheek a few times.
"Jack, I'm giving you an opportunity to get away. However, keep in mind that you must never appear in front of me. If you do and try to embarrass me again, you will feel my wrath!" He said and turned to walk to the elevator.
Even though Matthew had guaranteed to care for Jack, Noah didn't want to make a scene on the first day he moved into this place.
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[SYSTEM ALERT – THREAT DETECTED]
[Status: Mild-Risk Presence Within 2 Meters]
[Source: Jack Donovan]
[Do you want to enable Passive Defense Protocols? (Y/N)]
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Noah clenched his teeth and quickly turned.
He saw Jack already standing and marching toward him, gripping a shiny object in his hand.
Noah was unaware of the passive defense protocols but knew he couldn't remain inactive.
His hands moved faster as he grabbed Jack's wrist and twisted it as hard as he could until Jack, who was usually arrogant and cruel to him, suddenly screamed in pain, and the silver dagger slipped from his hand.
Before the silver dagger hit the floor, Noah skillfully caught it and aimed it at Jack's throat while still twisting his hand.
Noah slammed Jack into the wall with such strength that Jack, who was nearly half Noah's size, was sent sprawling backward until his back collided with the wall.
Everything happened so fast; not even a minute had passed, and the bones sounded as if they were cracking, clearly heard.
Crack!
The sound of bones cracking caused Jack to howl in pain, tears streaming down his cheeks.
"You-you dare hurt me? I will drag you and your family to jail, Noah. I will sue you, you bastard! I will..." Jack was still trying to free himself without realizing that his death was near.
Noah could barely contain his laughter at Jack's amusing words. "Say another word, and you could find yourself as shark dinner, Jack! Are you truly that unaware, or are you just too foolish to realize that your dagger is now pointed at your own throat?"
"You fucki—"
He didn't let Jack finish. "Alright, if you still think you are more powerful than me, then this time I allow you to taste your dagger in your throat..."
Noah playfully said, but his sinister gaze remained fixed on Jack's frightened eyes.
Jack's face, which had once looked crimson from his anger, suddenly turned pale as soon as he felt the sharp object against his neck.
Knowing Noah wasn't joking, he pleaded with a trembling voice, "NO! Please stop, Noah... please stop!"
"What did you just say, Jack? I didn't catch that clearly over your trembling voice!" Noah asked, "So, could you repeat it, Jack? Slower now."
"I am so sorry, Noah. So sorry... I will never show myself in front of you again," he said, slowly but still trembling.
"Your tone was obviously lacking in sincerity, Jack. With your gaze, I can sense you're cursing me and my family..." Noah smiled. "And it breaks my heart!"
"No! Please! I beg you, Noah! Please… I didn't do it!" Jack said, shaking his head a bit. "I beg you to trust me, Noah. I'm not lying. I didn't curse you or your family. Honestly, I was trying to give myself a scolding and make sure I wouldn't show my face around you again."
"Really?" Noah asked while raising his eyebrow.
"Yes. In my Mother's name. I beg you. I wouldn't dare to lie to you. I will never appear before you. Ever again. I promise!"
Noah feels satisfied seeing how terrified Jack has become. Now he understands why Jack and the others used to bully him; the pleasure of making someone fear him brings a strange happiness to his heart.
Noah still wanted to play with Jack, but needed to stop now. A few people were starting to look in their direction, and a couple of security guards were nearby, watching.
"I have faith in you this time. But next time, there will be no mercy for you, Jack! I might throw you into the open sea, where the adorable sharks will make a meal of you!"
Noah released his hold, forcefully tossing Jack to the ground. Then, he turned to Matthew and handed him the dagger.
"Matthew, I'm sorry I kept you busy so early!"
"That's absolutely alright, Sir. It's my job anyway..." Matthew chuckled, taking the silver dagger.
"You can go upstairs first; Jason is already waiting for you. I'll stay here to wrap things up with this stupid bastard and show him where the sharks live. I'll ensure he never forgets where he could end up if he breaks his promise."
"Ah, yes. You are the best, Matt!" Noah replied softly. He gently patted Matthew's shoulder before heading to the VIP elevator.