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

furrowed his brows as he stared at Nicholas and the two

city, after all. Even if Glen got to the bottom of the matter, the worst punishment he

back and rest. Also,

since

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

hastily. It sure seemed like he was traumatized

should we do with these three men? Should we throw them

astounded

have fifty million here. It’s all yours as long as you’re willing to let me go. That’s all I’m asking for!”

eyes lit up when he heard his words. Since he could not simply kill them due to their unique identities, he figured it would be nice to extort some

It’s your lucky day. Hand over the fifty million and

long as I am alive. The most important thing now is

hesitation, he transferred the money to Jared