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

for some time now. Despite his concern over Jared’s prolonged absence, he did not want to rush Jared and could

and announced, “Mr. Lewis,

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

as the waiter explained, “I’m not

the Crimson Dragon Gang has

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

emotions, Benji struggled to get up and croaked,

ignored him and made a

in glee as Tommy approached Jared. He taunted,

Tommy greeted Jared courteously, “Mr.

Jared placed his cup on the table, and Tommy immediately refilled it

flabbergasted by

appeared to worship Jared just

Jared could wield such influence over

the most stunned of