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.

much. People will change eventually,” Jared comforted the mayor.

as he stared

bottom of the matter, the worst punishment he could give was only banishing them from Horington. That hardly seemed to

a dilemma, Jared voiced, “Mr. Lowe, I will handle them. Please go back and rest. Also, do not

superstitious since he still had lingering

got it. I’ll have to trouble you with this matter then, Mr. Chance. When I have the time, I’ll surely pay you a

sure seemed like he was traumatized by the whole

Chance, what should we do with these three men? Should we throw them into the river to feed

astounded

here. It’s all yours as long as you’re willing to let me go. That’s all I’m asking for!” Nicholas’ body trembled as he begged

could not simply kill them due to their unique identities, he figured it would be nice to extort

Hand over the

hearing his response, Nicholas was overjoyed. I can still earn money as long as I am alive. The most important thing now is to get

he transferred the money to Jared