Invisible Security Guard
Chapter 177: Yusuf Zuck’s Backer

Chapter 177: Chapter 177: Yusuf Zuck’s Backer

Yusuf Zuck had always said, in this world, there was no such thing as fairness.

Bud Trujillo was experiencing that unfairness right now, the testimony of socialites and business tycoons had all confirmed a gang of small-time thugs were collecting protection fees, and the reason the gang leader got beaten was that the store owner knew martial arts.

There was no helping it, the store owner knew martial arts, and the thugs couldn’t withstand it. There were witness testimonies, and with Ember Vance, a relative, on their side, the statement was quickly completed, Bud Trujillo was also sent to the hospital, and the other lowlifes were collectively taken back to the station. Ember Vance’s order to her colleagues was to dig deep, thoroughly investigate these social scums.

As Bud Trujillo was being carried out, he was slightly regaining consciousness, but when he saw Ember Vance in her high heels walking towards him, he fainted again. Enemies often cross paths; he was now most afraid of Ember Vance, even his family had warned him to stay away from that woman with the surname Vance, never to offend her again, as she had some of his criminal evidence in her grasp.

The last time they didn’t pursue charges, it was a compromise on all sides, so if you offended her again, she wouldn’t give you any face.

So Bud Trujillo was scared faint.

Ember Vance, this girl, was particularly shrewd; while others were taking statements from Everest Zuck and the others, she took the initiative to record Miles O’Brien’s statement, asking her name, age, why she was there, and even the relationship with the store’s owner Yusuf Zuck, inquiring about everything in great detail.

However, Miles O’Brien was also clever, merely claiming to be the Chief Antique Appraiser of a prestigious gallery because she had a certification; she said nothing more about anything else.

After a busy time, when Ember Vance led her team to leave, it was already past lunchtime, but they still had to eat.

Fleur Carson volunteered to stay behind, Miles O’Brien didn’t go out to eat, and Anna Cooke also wanted to stay in the shop, so the three of them remained to watch the store, while Yusuf Zuck took people to Dong Lai Shun.

At half-past two in the afternoon, after Yusuf Zuck had bid farewell to all the guests at the restaurant, he hurriedly rushed back because Miles O’Brien called, saying that a woman in her thirties had come, asking for him by name and was waiting for him in the store.

When Yusuf Zuck returned to the store, it was already past three in the afternoon, and as he entered the store, he also saw Anna Cooke talking and laughing with a strange woman.

"My boss is back. Boss, this sister’s last name is Petty; she’s looking for you. Sister Petty, this is my boss!" Anna Cooke seemed to be acquainted with the strange woman.

"Mr. Zuck, hello, my name is Elle Petty!" The woman was in her thirties, seemed to be about 175 cm tall, and wearing high heels, she appeared to be about the same height as Zuck. Moreover, she was slender, with her hair tied up, and was very pretty.

Yusuf Zuck couldn’t tell whether she was a spinster or a married woman.

"Do you have business with me?" Yusuf Zuck asked, perplexed.

"It’s like this, my cousin is Bud Trujillo. He came here today to make trouble, and I would like to apologize to you. My cousin is ignorant, and I hope you can be magnanimous and not hold it against him!" Elle Petty was very sincere, and she spoke in a humble manner.

"Oh." Yusuf Zuck instantly understood; someone from the Trujillo Family had stepped forward. Although Bud Trujillo was in the hospital, he was under police surveillance, and as soon as he got a bit better, he would be directly taken to the detention center.

During this time, the Trujillo Family had to push this case down, to make a big issue small, and a small issue dissolve. Today’s incident really wasn’t a big deal after all.

Of course, the Trujillo Family members were furious. It seemed that the two times Bud Trujillo had been in jail, Yusuf Zuck had been involved, so the Trujillo Family quickly leveraged their network to investigate Yusuf Zuck.

However, after investigating, the Trujillo Family also found that Yusuf Zuck was just a nobody, a grassroots, with no background at all.

Although Yusuf Zuck didn’t have any background, among the witnesses today there was a special person, Anna Cooke!

That’s right, Anna Cooke had witnessed Bud Trujillo’s disturbance, and she was also working at Yusuf Zuck’s shop.

The Trujillo Family, of course, knew of Anna Cooke’s background, so they realized this matter was not simple. And there was Ember Vance, who suddenly appeared again. Ember Vance was not a local police officer in this area, but she came all the way to respond to the call, which was highly unusual.

The Trujillo Family could not figure out what was going on, so they did not dare to act rashly. Therefore, Elle Petty appeared, and the reason for her appearance was because she knew Anna Cooke, they were good friends. Her intervention for peace was much more effective.

Of course, the Trujillo Family’s compromise was only temporary. It was said that Bud Trujillo had his teeth knocked out and was knocked unconscious, so the Trujillo Family would seek revenge afterward, but now was not the time; they could not afford to escalate the situation further.

"Hmm, I accept your apology, but your cousin really should be managed. This is the capital, right under the emperor’s nose, and he dared to come here in broad daylight demanding protection money, even wanting me to kneel. You wouldn’t believe it, would you?" said Yusuf Zuck while his brain was rapidly considering what to do about today’s incident.

Continuing to pursue the matter with Bud Trujillo was obviously impossible. Let alone the power of the Trujillo Family, the reason Bud Trujillo came to make trouble today was not credible to the police and could not stand up to scrutiny.

Although there were witness testimonies, they were one-sided, from Yusuf Zuck’s side, and the police would also investigate other shops or Ruiz Market. Once they investigated and found that Bud Trujillo had never demanded protection money, the charges would not hold up. So on this point alone, they could not take down Bud Trujillo.

But to let Bud Trujillo go just like that was somewhat frustrating to Yusuf Zuck. Bud Trujillo certainly would not let things end there; the Trujillo Family might even use their power to crush him.

How should he handle this, and how should he protect himself?

"Yes, just before I came over, my uncle had already said that once [Bud] is released, he will be sent abroad immediately. Moreover, Mr. Zuck, rest assured that nothing like this will ever happen again!"

"Planning to send him abroad?" Yusuf Zuck narrowed his eyes.

"Yes, he’ll be sent away right after he’s released," Elle Petty nodded.

"Well, going abroad for a few years of experience isn’t too bad," Yusuf Zuck nodded.

"So, do you think... the case can be withdrawn?" Elle Petty added after completing her statement, "Of course, we will take responsibility for the damage caused to your place today."

"There wasn’t much loss. Forget it, just make sure Bud Trujillo doesn’t come to bother me anymore. Our quarrel was due to someone else interfering; he wanted to hit me without reason, so I fought back. Since then, he’s been relentless. I’m just a small fry from out of town; I don’t want to offend anyone. Let’s just let bygones be bygones. I’ll drop by Garden Road later and withdraw the case."

"Mr. Zuck is a straight talker, generous and kind. I thank you in advance!" Elle Petty breathed a sigh of relief.

At that moment, Anna Cooke suddenly came over with a smile, "Big boss, have you finished your discussion? If so, then go ahead, my dad and grandpa still want to see you tonight. Sister Petty, Yusuf and I will take our leave. We’re inviting Yusuf to dinner at our place; grandpa specifically asked to meet him. If we’re late, the old man will be cross!"

"Oh, then go quickly. We can’t keep the old man waiting," Elle Petty was internally shocked. Anna Cooke’s father and grandfather wanted to have dinner with Yusuf Zuck? And who was Anna Cooke’s grandfather? He was one of the few surviving elders!

Yusuf Zuck looked at Anna Cooke with complex eyes. Anna Cooke was now clearly declaring her position – her Shepherd Family was his, Yusuf Zuck’s, backer!