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!”

wait,” Jared replied drily before returning to

Jared’s arrival on the third floor for some time now. Despite his concern over Jared’s

third floor and

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

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

If he’s strong, then he’s obviously here to cause trouble. No one but the Crimson Dragon Gang has dared to mess things up on my turf.

kicked the door open and was about to reprimand the troublemaker until he saw Jared sitting in the room. He quickly swallowed

Tommy’s emotions, Benji struggled to

ignored him and made a beeline

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

greeted

the table, and Tommy immediately refilled it for

flabbergasted

appeared to worship Jared just as Leyton did

could wield such influence over these

perhaps the