The Man’s Decree

Shock colored Glen’s features as he listened on. In a daze, he grabbed the contract from the bed and was alarmed to see his signature and seal on it.

If Jared hadn’t shown up, the contract would’ve been processed, and I would have been deemed a criminal in Horington. Worse yet, I might even be arrested!

Cold sweat streamed down his forehead as he hurriedly tore the contract into pieces. The whole time, his heart was racing from anxiousness.

The events on that day had totally changed his perception of life.

“Young— Mr. Chance, thank you so much. If it weren’t for you, the consequences would have been disastrous. I’m sorry for treating you like that when you were so kind as to offer me a reminder this afternoon,” Glen apologized, his face flushing with embarrassment.

“Mr. Lowe, there’s no need to thank me. I’m merely trying to protect the well-being of the citizens of Horington!” Jared flashed him a faint smile.

“Mr. Chance, you’re such a benevolent man even though you are still young. How I wish my son could be like you…”

Glen heaved a sigh at the mention of his son.

too much. People will change eventually,” Jared comforted the mayor. “What should we do

as he stared at

after all. Even if Glen got to the bottom of the matter,

Please go back and rest. Also,

longer chided Jared for being superstitious since he still had lingering fear from the

trouble you with this matter then, Mr. Chance. When I have the time, I’ll

hastily. It sure seemed like he was traumatized by the

Glen left, Tommy asked, “Mr. Chance, what should we do with these three men? Should we throw them into the river to

statement astounded

fifty million here. It’s all yours as long as you’re willing

not simply kill them due to their unique identities, he figured it would be nice to extort some money. After all, he was

day. Hand over the fifty million

as I am alive. The

he transferred the money to Jared and fled