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!”

Jared replied drily before returning to his seat, cool as

now. Despite his concern over Jared’s prolonged absence, he did not

room on the third floor and announced, “Mr. Lewis, there’s trouble happening downstairs. Someone

someone from the Crimson Dragon Gang?” Tommy demanded, jumping to his feet in an

the waiter explained, “I’m not sure, but he’s

cause trouble. No one but the Crimson Dragon Gang has dared to mess things up on my turf. It could be them since Steven was

about to reprimand the troublemaker until he saw Jared sitting in the room. He quickly swallowed the

to get up and croaked, “Mr. Lewis,

made

in glee as Tommy approached Jared. He taunted, “You’re

greeted Jared

Jared placed his cup on the table, and Tommy immediately

on in disbelief, flabbergasted by

appeared to worship Jared just as

unimaginable to them that Jared could wield such influence over these

the most stunned of them