Chapter 16: Money’s flowing in
Tomorrow came faster than anyone expected.
Ace and his team followed their usual routine. They worked out in the morning, took breaks to watch anime or play games, then honed their skills at the dojo.
Chaewon insisted her father keep the dojo open and gently pushed him away from the hospital.
"We’re hitting up some vandal crews today," Ace said.
The old man grinned. "Hell, I can almost taste the blood! I’d jump in if I could, but I’ve got to keep my daughter off my back."
You’re exactly how Chaewon said you were back then.
Ace hadn’t known Emil well in his first life. Emil died early in the Gate, sacrificing himself for Chaewon. That sacrifice weighed heavily on her. Love and loyalty ran deep in their blood.
Emil hid his kindness behind rough words. He had been a thug once, though Chaewon didn’t know that now.
"Let’s see how far these guys can push. They ain’t just about beating up thugs—they neutralize ’em," Ace said.
"So you’re screwing all the fun out of it, huh? Damn..." Emil shook his head.
Ace rolled his eyes.
"You actually gonna run Don Capo’s bodyguard business and all that?" Emil asked.