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!”

replied drily before returning

arrival on the third floor for some time now. Despite his concern over Jared’s prolonged absence, he did not want to rush Jared and

on the third floor and

in my restaurant! Is it someone from the Crimson Dragon Gang?” Tommy demanded, jumping to

waiter explained,

one but the Crimson Dragon Gang has dared to mess things up on my turf. It could be

to the 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

to get up

and made a beeline for

glee as Tommy approached

greeted Jared courteously,

cup on the table, and Tommy immediately refilled it

stared on in disbelief, flabbergasted by

to worship Jared just as Leyton

them that Jared could

Benji were perhaps the most stunned of