Mrs. and Mr. Smith

Chapter 647 - The Ruthless Davy Barnett

Emerson Holmes looked around in a panic.

Ethan Smith said coldly at the side, "I'm different from you all. At least I have humanity."

Emerson Holmes looked at Ethan Smith with a complex gaze.

"Daughter, you go back to your room first," he said softly.

After sending his little girl back to her room, Emerson walked up to Ethan Smith.

As soon as he opened his mouth, Ethan Smith kicked him hard in the stomach!

This kick sent Emerson flying!

His knees involuntarily hit the ground, shattering the floor!

"Emerson Holmes, you have a lot of guts," said Ethan Smith coldly.

Emerson climbed up from the ground, wiped the blood off the corner of his mouth, and said coldly, "Do whatever you want."

"Really?" Ethan Smith was furious. He stepped forward and slapped Emerson across the face!

Emerson knew he was no match for Ethan, so he just gave up resisting and let Ethan Smith treat him roughly.

Ethan Smith coldly watched Emerson and said, "You can disregard your own daughter's life and death, are you even human?"

Emerson gritted his teeth and said, "I'd rather trust the Martial Arts Association than you!"

"Really?" Upon hearing this, Ethan Smith laughed coldly.

At this moment, Ethan Smith suddenly changed his mind.

He looked at the Emerson in front of him and said lightly, "If I wanted to kill you now, it would be easy."

Emerson remained silent. He couldn't deny his fear. Facing death, anyone would be scared.

"But I don't want to kill you," said Ethan Smith lightly.

"Emerson, how about we make a bet?"

Emerson looked up at Ethan and asked, "Bet on what?"

"Bet on whether the Capital City Martial Arts Association is trustworthy," Ethan Smith sat on the sofa.

He picked up one of Emerson's cigarettes and lit it. Then, Ethan lightly said, "You can go and tell the Martial Arts Association everything that's happened. Let's see if they will help you."

Upon hearing this, Emerson couldn't help but sneer, "Ethan Smith, is the Capital City Martial Arts Association really that despicable in your eyes?"

"If I tell them the truth, they will definitely try to save my daughter!"

"Alright," Ethan Smith smirked coldly.

"If they really help you, I will never bother you again," Ethan Smith said.

"But if they don't help you, then you have to work for me, deal?"

Emerson Smith laughed incredulously, "Ethan Smith, you're definitely going to lose!"

"Okay, it's a deal." Ethan Smith didn't want to waste any more words with Emerson Holmes. He rose immediately and left.

...

The next day.

Davy Barnett sat in his office, his face as white as a sheet.

Several days had passed since the black-robed man had appeared and they were still unable to capture him.

This not only tarnished the reputation of the Capital City Martial Arts Association, but also caused their superiors to doubt their competence!

"The higher-ups have given the order that we must catch this black-robed man no matter what," Davy Barnett took a deep breath.

But the last time was their best chance. Now that they had missed it, would the black-robed man be so naive as to get caught?

"President Barnett, I have an idea," said his assistant suddenly.

Davy Barnett looked at him and nodded, "Speak."

The assistant said with a smirk, "It's generally assumed that the black-robed man is connected to that Ethan Smith. And his actions seem to have something to do with Emily Taylor's bloodline."

Davy Barnett nodded, "And then?"

The assistant said calmly, "We can spread the word that we plan to execute Emily Taylor publicly. I don't believe that the black-robed man wouldn't show up!"

"As soon as he shows himself, kill him immediately!"

It certainly sounded like a good idea!

Even Davy Barnett's eyes gleamed at the notion!

"It's a good idea, but Emily Taylor is after all the Miss of the Taylor family. Public execution? Isn't that slapping the Taylor family in the face?" Davy Barnett furrowed his brows.

"Even if Kylan Taylor has no feelings for Emily, he would definitely intervene for the sake of maintaining the face of the Taylor family."

The assistant dismissively replied, "President Barnett, why are you so scared of that Kylan Taylor?"

"You don't understand," Davy Barnett shook his head.

The assistant shrugged, "Well, I'm out of ideas then. Anyway, if we don't catch him soon, the higher-ups will definitely hold us accountable."

"By then, they might even disband the Capital City Martial Arts Association."

Davy Barnett's face was dark as he grappled with the decision.

"Forget it, I'll go and discuss it with Kylan Taylor. We might be able to find a perfect solution," Davy Barnett narrowed his eyes.

Suddenly, someone rushed into the office.

As soon as he saw Davy Barnett, the man kneeled on the ground.

This man was Emerson Holmes!

"Emerson, what are you doing?" Davy Barnett narrowed his eyes.

Emerson looked frantic as he said, "President Barnett, the black-robed man has poisoned my daughter. You have to help me!"

"Poisoned your daughter?" Davy Barnett's eyes narrowed.

"Why would he target your daughter?"

Emerson gritted his teeth and told Davy Barnett what had happened.

"As you know, I only have this one daughter..." Emerson said in pain.

"For the sake of my daughter, I had no choice but to obey him. My daughter is only four years old, I... I can't watch her die."

"President Barnett, with the capability of the Capital City Martial Arts Association, you can definitely eliminate the poison in my daughter's body. I beg you to help me..."

Observing the desperate Emerson, Davy Barnett's face remained gloomy.

His attention was not on Emerson's daughter but, with a stern face, he said, "So... you're the one who tipped off the black-robed man?"

Emerson's face changed. He hurriedly said, "President Barnett, I... I had no choice. If I didn't obey him, my daughter, he..."

"Bastard!" However, Davy Barnett slapped Emerson!

This slap caused Emerson to cough up blood and broke his rib!

"So you were the one who tipped off the black-robed man? No wonder we haven't been able to catch him," Davy Barnett said coldly.

Emerson struggled to his feet. He gritted his teeth and said, "President Barnett, I can't lose my daughter... I... I was forced..."

"No matter how you punish me, I will accept it. I just beg you to save my daughter! Otherwise, my daughter will definitely die..."

Davy Barnett snickered, "Emerson, you've been in the Capital City Martial Arts Association for many years, right?"

Emerson nodded, "Twenty-one years."

Davy Barnett squinted and said, "Then you should understand a principle. Once a person has a weakness, they lose their value, and your daughter is your weakness!"

"If you want to succeed, you must cut off your own weaknesses!"

Emerson's face changed. He trembled as he asked, "What... what do you mean?"

Davy Barnett stood with his hands behind his back and said lightly, "This is a good opportunity. Once your daughter is gone, your weakness disappears and your future achievements can go even higher."

"Since your daughter is already poisoned, take this opportunity to get rid of your weakness."