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 to his seat,

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

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

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

waiter explained, “I’m

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

enough, Tommy came to the second floor. He kicked the door open and was about to reprimand the troublemaker until he saw

to Tommy’s emotions, Benji struggled to get up and croaked,

and made

glee as Tommy approached Jared. He taunted,

Tommy greeted Jared courteously, “Mr.

table, and Tommy immediately refilled it for

flabbergasted by

worship Jared

them that Jared could wield such influence

were perhaps the most