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

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

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

dare they cause trouble in my restaurant! Is it someone from the Crimson Dragon Gang?” Tommy demanded, jumping to his

the waiter explained, “I’m not sure,

obviously here to 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 humiliated just

was about to reprimand the troublemaker until he saw Jared sitting in the room. He quickly swallowed the insults on the tip of his

emotions, Benji struggled to get up and croaked, “Mr. Lewis,

him and made a beeline

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

Tommy greeted

his cup on the table, and Tommy

flabbergasted by the turn of

appeared to worship Jared just as Leyton did

that Jared could wield such influence over these

Benji were perhaps the