Chapter 1993 Sparked Conflict

Chapter 1993 Sparked Conflict

That’s another threat, alright. However, no matter how loud he screamed at me that he almost looked like he was frothing at his mouth, I sensed no activity from behind me.

Those inside the vehicle made no move at all. They remained inside, looking at us from where they were seated.

I don’t know. I’m trying to figure out if they’re really this guy’s hired thugs but with how things are progressing, I am becoming more certain that their role here is just to posture against me or drive Ichihara Jun around..

Were they sent on a precise order not to make a move unless they’ve been instructed anew? Possibly. And most likely the new instruction would not be coming from Ichihara Jun. Otherwise, he would have long ordered them to grab me inside that vehicle.

Within the window of a few seconds, I heard an incoherent voice coming from the driver’s seat while I watched Ichihara Jun looking like he had been convulsing with anger. It’s unclear whether that man was talking to the other three or someone over the phone but I’d bet on the latter.

Most likely, he’s reporting over the phone to the one that sent them.

Given the silence of this street and the lack of traffic around us, I’m certain I’m not just hearing things.

However, Ichihara thought my silence was a result of his threat. He grinned maliciously as his previous haughtiness seemingly returned.

“Are you scared now, huh? Start running!”

“Pfft. Do I look scared to you, senpai?”

I raised an eyebrow and then glanced behind me.

As expected, they’re still just watching without any intention to do his bidding. If I’m still not convinced at this point then it’ll be my loss.

Slowly, my lips curved into a mocking smirk before daringly taunting him.

“Why don’t you order them then? I’m waiting. This is your street. Your territory, even. No one will know that you got four grown-ups to haul me inside that vehicle. What are you hesitating for?”

I know. There’s nothing that could change the conflict between us. Because of Marika, there would be no peace between us. And after everything that he did, I’d be a saint if I just tolerated all of those.

If I wasn’t strong or prepared for his tricks, I would’ve been lying in a hospital bed by now.

Since he was giving me a chance to further humiliate him, there was no way I would waste that.

Looking like he had just been slapped by an imaginary palm, Ichihara Jun’s face twitched in an even uglier fashion.

He started hissing like a cat whose tail got stepped on as he glared hatefully at me.

However, even after a minute has passed, that’s all he did.

“You don’t have to respond anymore, senpai. Save yourself some face. Or better yet, save your face from being ruined by me. I avoided that before but if you truly won’t back down, I won’t mind reshaping that for you.”

This time, it’s my turn to dole out threats.

Ichihara Jun remained speechless while looking indignant. But with his back against the vehicle, he’s slowly recovering his courage.

Or at least, that’s how it appeared.

However, a few seconds later, one of the three in the backseat leaned forward and whispered something to him. Following that, the one in the driver’s seat stepped out.

While Ichihara Jun reluctantly climbed up the vehicle, the driver, who looked like he was someone from a military background, eyed me like a vulture to his prey.

“Boy. I admire your courage but you should pick who you’re going to offend. Tonight, it’s your luck that we’re ordered not to make a move since it seems like a childish conflict. However, with your declaration, the Ichihara Family will be forced to take you seriously. Take this friendly advice. Start thinking about how you’re going to apologize to the young master. You have a week.”

With his tone as condescending as Ichihara Jun, the driver delivered another threat or maybe an ultimatum for me...

I get that they’re supposed to uphold their honor but what’s honor with someone like Ichihara Jun?

“Is that what the family head instructed you to relay?” I asked.

“No. It’s an instruction from his guardian. Make the right choice before you regret it.”

Upon answering my question, he turned around, having no intention to hear my reply anymore.

Then, after getting in, the vehicle started and drove back inside their estate.

As they drove past me, I saw Ichihara Jun’s ugly mug who looked like he was unsatisfied with whatever his guardian decided.

But guardian, huh?

Given that the man denied when I named their family head, it can only be his mother or the one cleaning up his mess...

Yep. Even if it’s not 100%. I’m 90% sure that the one behind them is Ichihara-san’s husband.

Rather than Ichihara Jun, he’s the one I should be cautious against.

I guess I have to contact my parents regarding this. There’s no reason to keep them out of the loop when I already sparked this conflict.

Am I being overconfident? Maybe... But for Marika, backing out is out of the question.