The Man’s Decree

Leyton uttered gratefully, “Thank you, Mr. Chance, for taking mercy on our family!”

“You’re done here!” Jared dismissed him with a wave of his hand.

Leyton got to his feet and bowed deeply to Jared. Then he spun and left the room without sparing Sandy a glance.

Leroy blocked his exit, upset at Leyton’s earlier words. He demanded, “Mr. Scott, we signed a contract. How can you terminate our partnership on a whim? Plus, you can’t just hold my project commission hostage!”

“Get lost!” Leyton scolded impatiently. “What can you do if I refuse to release your payment?”

Leroy steeled his nerves and threatened, “I’m not scared of you. You may be a Scott, but you were begging pitifully for Jared’s mercy just minutes ago. You must pay my project commission in full if you cancel the contract. My cousin Benji is one of Mr. Lewis’ men. I have no qualms about involving him if the situation turns ugly.”

Though he had no idea why Leyton seemed so deferential toward Jared, Leroy’s priority was to secure the lucrative project commission to ensure his company’s continued operation.

Ultimately, the Scott family was no match for Tommy’s prowess, and Leroy was using that fact to his advantage.

Leyton muttered under his breath. He ignored

can’t believe Leroy thinks he can ride on Tommy’s

anger to Jared, instantly

to frighten Leyton into submission, but

off to

at Jared, wondering how he seemed to have Leyton wrapped around his

Hesitantly, she asked, “Sandy, did you break up with Leyton? Are you no

everyone turning their questioning gazes on Sandy,

could only nod in

erupted into fierce whispers of displeasure. “So that’s why she was defending Jared earlier! Looks

his behavior earlier, I don’t think Leyton will consider

she acted as though she was