Uchiha Hiko smiled faintly. It seemed Miss Kobayashi had been right—this old widower truly looked quite wealthy. But Uchiha Hiko was no pushover either.
Sato Taro was still swaying unsteadily as he ordered the group of bodyguards:
"You lot, bring that Miss Kobayashi over here. I want to drink with her. From now on, she'll be my woman—and your Boss's wife. As for that man..."
As he spoke, he pointed at Uchiha Hiko, a vicious expression appearing on his face.
"Drag that man somewhere dark and stab him to death."
Hearing Ito Taro's words, the bodyguards froze slightly before turning to look at Ito Taro.
The leading Bodyguard frowned and said, "Kill him outright? Murder is against the law."
But Ito Taro looked utterly unconcerned.
"Don't worry. If you don't say anything and I don't say anything, who will know you killed someone? Besides, the local administrator has taken plenty of my money. Even if the murder is discovered, he'll turn a blind eye."
Even after hearing him, the bodyguards still looked hesitant, which made Ito Taro anxious.
So he shouted, "Whoever stabs him gets a reward of ten million yen!"
At Ito Taro's words, the heavy reward brought out the brave.
The bodyguards looked at Uchiha Hiko as though they were looking at money itself, closing in on Uchiha Hiko and Miss Kobayashi step by step.
Miss Kobayashi trembled under the bodyguards' stares, yet she still bravely stood in front of Uchiha Hiko and shouted at Ito Taro:
"Hiko is innocent! If you have a problem, come at me!"
Hearing her words, Ito Ichiro's smile became even more vicious. He said, "Little beauty, don't be so anxious. Your turn will come soon enough."
In her panic, Miss Kobayashi hurriedly turned to Uchiha Hiko and lowered her voice.
"Hiko, the