The Man’s Decree

Chapter 449 Lapdog

“Don’t worry, I will rescue that punk after they beat him up. We must crush his ego to get what we want,” replied Tristan calmly.

After Tristan left with his men, Derek glared at Jared and growled, “I will avenge my family’s death today, and glory will return to the Jantz family’s name!”

As he spoke, he moved forward to attack Jared, but Franco reached out to stop him.

Franco grinned calmly at Jared. “We meet again. My, what a small world.”

He had met Jared once at Lizbeth’s parents’ place. At the time, Franco found Jared’s aura to be strong. He knew the guy was powerful, but he didn’t expect Jared to be the one who had murdered Zachariah.

“Yes, it truly is a small world,” replied Jared icily.

“Tell me what Tristan wants from you. If you do so and agree to follow my lead, I will have Derek spare your life. You won’t have to owe the Baileys anything, either.”

Franco knew Jared had something Tristan wanted. Otherwise, Tristan would not have gone up against the Coopers for a guy like him. Whatever Jared has with him must be extremely valuable.

Franco. If the latter requested it, he might just let Jared off the hook, because he and Zachariah weren’t actually that close. In fact, Derek himself might’ve killed Zachariah if

excuse to kill Jared. Derek would make a claim to be the head of the Jantz family

you’ll

course. Everyone knows I always keep my word,” replied Franco as

tightened his fist and frowned. He didn’t expect Franco to make a move like that. If Jared were to accept the Coopers’ terms, it would be

tell you what’s going on,” replied Jared while smiling in amusement. “You see, Tristan here wants to be my lapdog, but I don’t want something so ugly, so I turned him down.

I will consider letting you be my lapdog

endlessly. Tristan, however,

rage as well. “You’re messing

so it’s just karma. Jerks like

was obviously talking about how Franco had backed out of his engagement

are so freaking dead,” growled Franco through gritted teeth. He turned to

he received Franco’s

limb

like a bloodthirsty monster who