A Man Like None Other

“Jared, is that true?” Gary glared coldly at Jared. “Dad, I was…” “Shut your mouth!” Gary cut Jared off. “Yes, we’re poor. But we could still afford to buy others a meal! You have a job now because others have helped you. Show some gratitude and respect to the tradition of others, will you?” Gary didn’t give Jared a chance to explain himself. “Squad Leader, Jared did it to save money! It’s no big deal. We shall congratulate Jared with dinner tonight!”

Franklin eased the tension to avoid an awkward dinner. “Mr. Saunders, actually Maria and I don’t mind if he doesn’t buy us dinner. It’s just that if he did, the staff would be more welcoming toward him.” With that, Zayne had again emphasized Jared’s pettiness. “I agree. This is Jared’s fault.

I’ll get him to honor the tradition by tomorrow,” Gray responded apologetically. “Actually, we don’t have to wait till tomorrow. After dinner, I’ll inform the staff and arrange a karaoke session. As long as Jared is willing to pay, I’m sure the others would be grateful,” Zayne suggested. “That’ll do!” Gary nodded. “Zayne, Mr. Chance’s family isn’t that well-off. Don’t impose too much on Jared,” Franklin advised. “Don’t worry, Mr. Saunders.

handle things very well!” Gary complimented Zayne. “Indeed! He had even gotten back the money for my company because he’s an acquaintance of Tommy Lewis, the underground king of Horington. With just an order,

have anything to do with that? I did all the work, but he got the recognition instead? “Tommy?”

you slander him? In fact, someone as insignificant as your son would never be a friend of the

Squad Leader. Time has changed. We need these people nowadays,” Franklin said placidly. Still, Gary