Chapter 122: A Bounty on Joseph’s Head

He had the perfect timing and location; now all that was missing was the right person. Unexpectedly, before finding the right person, Joseph received a private call from his AI assistant. When he answered the call, he asked calmly, "What's the matter? Has there been an issue within the organization?" The AI's voice sounded almost comical, as if it could barely contain its laughter. "No, there hasn't been a problem in the organization. Mr. Joseph, can you believe it? Someone has put a bounty on your head! The bounty tokens have even been distributed within our Hell Organization." "Ha! It's hilarious! Don't they know you're our boss?" Joseph nodded slightly. He knew immediately who was behind this. Joseph's eyes turned cold. "A bounty on my head? Interesting. Find out who did this." It didn't take long for the AI to identify the mastermind—the Kerry Simon family. It turned out that Kerry Simon had taken Joseph's warning to heart and came up with this bounty idea. Joseph's lips curled into a cold smile. "If they're so eager to die, I'll oblige them." He decided to take the initiative and eliminate the Kerry Simon family's influence in Texas once and for all. But there was something more curious. "Who did Kerry Simon hire as assassins?" "Who accepted this bounty?" The AI's voice remained lively. "Why don't you guess?" Joseph didn't need to think. "The Fallen God Organization, right?" To the AI's astonishment, Joseph had guessed correctly on the first try. "Wow! How did you know, sir? You got it right! It's indeed the Fallen God Organization!" "How did you figure it out?" Joseph calmly explained. "Only an organization powerful enough to get you to call me directly would be the Fallen God Assassins. If it were the Heaven Organization, they wouldn't make a move at this critical juncture." "Anything else to report?" Though Joseph's voice was calm, he had already made up his mind. Joseph decided to use this opportunity to his advantage. He planned to deliberately leak his whereabouts to lure the assassins. "After all, when the Hell Organization was first established, we had a grudge with the Fallen God Organization." Joseph knew he needed to find a chance to strike back. If Kerry Simon could bring the head of the Fallen God Organization to kill him, it would save him a lot of trouble. "I'll wait for them here. I'm not afraid of those people." "Is there anything else? If not, I'll hang up." Hearing Joseph's words, the AI became anxious. "Ah, there's one more thing. Samael is severely injured after being pursued. It's uncertain if he'll survive. Fortunately, the Heaven Organization intervened and took him in." "Samael is now with the Heaven Organization." Joseph's eyes narrowed. "He will survive, no doubt about it." "What's the situation with Beelzebub and the others?" The AI explained. "They're all curious about when you can return." Joseph replied calmly. "I'll return once everything is settled. Once the New York issue is resolved, I'll be back." After hanging up the phone, Joseph felt the weight of his responsibilities. "On one hand, I have to take care of my family, on the other hand, I have to resolve old grudges. Now, I also need to manage the organization's affairs." "I don't know if I can handle all of this." Joseph took a deep breath and organized his thoughts. He knew he was facing immense challenges but believed in his ability to tackle them. He decided to create a detailed plan to navigate through the crisis. First, Joseph needed to ensure his own safety. He strengthened security measures and kept a close watch on any potential threats. At the same time, he continued to investigate the Kerry family's influence in New York, gathering more intelligence. Next, Joseph stayed in close contact with the specialist researching the new drug therapy, ensuring that Maiden's father received the best treatment possible. He hoped that by helping Maiden, he could also establish a just and righteous image for himself. Although creating such an image wasn't necessary, Joseph felt it could benefit the Hell Organization in the long run. Moreover, if Lucy found out about these actions, she might view him more favorably. Finally, Joseph prepared to face the assassins from the Fallen God Organization. Using his intelligence and skills, he set traps and waited for his enemies to arrive. This would be a life-or-death battle, but Joseph had no fear. He was determined to protect his family, friends, and the Hell Organization. After addressing the most pressing dangers, Joseph planned a long-overdue visit home. Before reaching his front door, he saw numerous luxury cars parked outside. Joseph recognized them as belonging to the Rick family. They were likely there to take Susan back. Now that Susan had become an influential figure within the family due to Joseph, her presence was significant. Joseph watched them calmly. After the luxury cars stopped, no one hurried to get out. Because Joseph had allowed it, Susan had already moved in with her father at Joseph's home. Seeing so many Rick family cars at the door, Susan's father was dumbfounded. "What's going on? Did Joseph betray us? Why else would the Rick family be here?" "If they found us here, it means there's nowhere safe for us in Florida!" Seeing the people outside, Susan's father shouted. "Grab a knife, be cautious, and don't let them in!" "Trust me, daughter, no matter what happens, I'll protect you!" He was ready to fight the Rick family to the death. The situation had unfolded so quickly that Susan hadn't had time to explain that Joseph had already dealt with the Rick family. Susan's father charged outside, yelling. "You people better wait! Don't push us too far, or I'll take you all down with me!"