My Second Chance
Copyright© 2026 by BillMax
Chapter 26: Not So Kind
Marcus Hale nearly choked to death on that chicken soup, coughing for a while before saying incredulously, “Goddamn it! How many times do I have to say I only love my wife before you believe me?”
“I’ve never doubted your feelings for your wife. But you know, a man can love his wife and still have affairs without conflict.”
Sebastian Blake said this with utter seriousness, clearly believing it to be true.
Marcus shook his head and said speechlessly, “Next time you talk such nonsense, remember to stay away from me. I don’t want to be drowned in the spit of every woman out there.”
Sebastian Blake let out a sly chuckle, and then said seriously, “All jokes aside, bro, it’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt, so don’t touch Elena. After all, we’re all friends, and it wouldn’t look good to turn against each other. Besides, if the Shaw family found out, you’d be in for a whole lot of trouble.”
Marcus was utterly surprised. “Just before I saw you following her around like a love-struck fool. Why does it sound like you’re not interested in her all of a sudden?”
“How could I not be interested in such a beautiful girl?”
Sebastian Blake scratched his head. “But I know my place. Elena wouldn’t even glance at someone like me, and the Shaw family would never marry off their daughter to the son of a businessman. My dad’s trying to make something out of nothing, thinking he could climb the ranks through me, which is just a fool’s dream.”
Marcus laughed heartily, clinking glasses with him.
“Anyone who calls Sebastian Blake a fool in the future gets slapped by me!”
As soon as he put down his glass, Sebastian Blake’s phone rang. After he answered, he looked at Marcus and said, “Bro, your wife is at the Chang Family Hospital right now.”
Before he knew it, the phone was in Marcus’s hand.
“Derek, this is Marcus Hale. My wife is okay, right?”
“Look at what you’re saying, Marcus! How could there be a problem when your wife is on our turf? It was a minor trouble, and it’s all solved now. You can rest assured!”
Marcus’s eyebrows raised. “What trouble?”
“This ... I should first apologize to you. It was an error on the part of our staff, and I have already fired them.”
Derek Chang briefly explained the situation, then added, “I’m really sorry, Marcus, for upsetting your wife. When you have time, I’ll treat you to a meal. Please give me the chance to apologize properly.”
Marcus could tell that this call, though ostensibly an apology, was actually a subtle boast.
After all, even if he was unreasonable, he couldn’t blame the mistake of a nurse on Derek Chang.
Of course, the little scheme was also to get closer to him, so he didn’t mind.
“It’s Sebastian Blake’s brotherhood. No need to be so formal. I owe you one for today. Let’s talk about the specifics face to face. I’m on my way now.”
After hanging up the phone, Marcus returned it to Sebastian Blake, stood up, and as he headed for the door said, “Looks like I’ll have to accompany my wife this afternoon, so I won’t be able to help you with the betting agreement. I’ll call Elena in a bit and have her send someone over.”
“Your wife is alright, right?” Sebastian Blake asked, following him.
“She’s fine. Derek Chang is quite resourceful. I plan to count him in on tonight’s investment as a way to make up for him getting slashed by Grace.”
“Hey! That guy is lucky indeed. During the race that day, out of everyone there, only he and I bet on Yamaha to win. And you can’t always ride a sports bike to take your wife home, so just take my car instead.”
After some thought, Marcus agreed. But when he saw the valet bring up the Rolls-Royce Ghost, it was already too late to refuse.
“You sure don’t do things low-key, do you?”
“Why should I be low-key about a car I’ve won fair and square?”
Sebastian Blake grinned mischievously. “When I transferred the ownership, I made sure to keep the original plate number just to show everyone in Westlake City. Blake Calloway enjoys sleeping with other people’s wives, right? I’ll drive his beloved car!”
“Look at your lack of ambition.”
Marcus shook his head as he got into the car. “If you end up eating up the Calloway family’s Dominion Group, I bet your tail will be wagging up to the sky, right?”
“What?” Sebastian Blake clung excitedly to the car door. “Marcus, you ... you’re planning to take over Dominion Group?”
“If Blake Calloway dares to target my wife, do you think I’d let him off just by making him wet his pants? I’m not that kind-hearted.”
With that, Marcus closed the door and drove away.
Sebastian Blake stood there for a moment before shivering suddenly and muttering to himself, rubbing his arms, “God really is God, smiling yet so scary. I need to learn well.”
Marcus arrived at the hospital and met Derek Chang outside the ultrasound room.
“Marcus, I’m really sorry! I had no idea your wife would come, otherwise I would’ve definitely greeted her at the front door early on.”
Derek Chang still started with an apology, making a full show of it.
Marcus smiled and patted him on the shoulder. “We’re friends. No need for such formalities. Two things: one, prepare five hundred thousand, transfer it to me before nine tonight, and I’ll return no less than ten times that in five days. Second, remember to have someone watch the rooftop tomorrow morning to prevent any accidents.”
Both requests were more baffling than the other, but after the underground race experience, Derek Chang was no longer that surprised, just gravely asked, “What kind of accident?”
Marcus shook his head. “Can’t say now. Just make sure the rooftop isn’t unattended before noon. Otherwise, your hospital could be in big trouble.”
“Okay. I remember.” Derek Chang nodded emphatically.
“By the way, when I first introduced myself, I accidentally mentioned that you let me win money, and it seems ... your wife is now suspecting you of gambling.”
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