Waning Moon

Three years ago, he ran rampant in Africa, undeniably the King of Soldier Kings. Three years later, he returned to the city, carless, houseless, and constantly in trouble. 
Applying to be a security guard at a company, switching from the battlefield to the office, he's low key, clever, with depth. Even security guards can have their moment in the spring.
Every time someone asked him, why are you always the unlucky one?
Basil Jaak would shyly say, it's just because I'm too obviously handsome!
...

Close body King of Soldiers

As per Basil Jaak's instruction, the thug activated the recording function on his phone and dialed Avery's number.


The call was answered after two rings, Avery's voice coming through from the other side.


"Is everything taken care of?" Avery questioned.


"All sorted, Mr. Avery! About the payment..." The thug glanced at Basil Jaak before posing the question to Avery.


"Humph, is it about that trivial amount of money? Could our Jin family possibly go back on our words?" Avery scoffed dismissively.


The thug quickly replied, "No, no, that's not what I was implying. Mr. Avery's reputation is outstanding, how could we possibly not trust you? It's just that the boys are a bit strapped for cash currently, so you see..."


"Alright, alright! I'll have the money sent to you as soon as possible, stop calling me," Avery cut him off, hanging up impatiently.


It was clear that he was afraid of others finding out his behind-the-scenes involvement.


Chapter 49: Taking a Gamble_1