The Man’s Decree

Everyone was dumbfounded, and even Leroy was grudgingly impressed. Jared seemed to have defeated his opponents with the barest hint of effort.

Benji had woefully underestimated Jared’s abilities, and he groaned, “Get Mr. Lewis here at once!”

One of the waiters rushed off.

Everyone in the room grew nervous at the thought of Tommy’s arrival. They were mere bystanders, yet Tommy’s reputation preceded him.

“Jared?” Virgil called out hesitantly. He was still holding the chair from earlier.

Smiling, Jared asked, “Are you scared, Virgil?”

Virgil clenched his jaw and shook his head. “There’s nothing to be scared of at this point. I’m ready to fight to the end!”

That earned him a quiet smile from Jared.

Leroy’s arrogance grew as he anticipated Tommy’s arrival, and he warned, “Watch out, Jared. Once Mr. Lewis is here, he’ll have you hacked to pieces!”

returning

now. Despite his concern over Jared’s prolonged absence, he

on the third floor and announced, “Mr. Lewis, there’s

someone from the Crimson Dragon Gang?” Tommy demanded, jumping

waiter explained, “I’m not sure, but

trouble. No one but the Crimson Dragon Gang has dared to mess things up on my turf.

second floor. He kicked the door open and was about to reprimand the troublemaker until he saw Jared sitting in the room. He quickly swallowed the insults on the tip of his tongue, and he

emotions, Benji struggled to get up

made a beeline

Tommy approached Jared. He taunted,

his shock, Tommy greeted Jared courteously, “Mr.

his cup on the table, and Tommy immediately refilled it for

disbelief, flabbergasted by the turn

worship Jared just as

them that Jared could wield such influence over these important

were perhaps the most stunned of