The Man’s Decree

Chapter 1142 Beware Of Tricks

Though he did not know about the grudge between Coby and Jared, Skylar assumed that his host and Jared had crossed paths before when Coby struck under the assumption that he, Skylar, was Jared from their first meeting.

Unbeknownst to Skylar, Coby did not actually have a grudge. Instead, Coby’s intention to duel with Jared was just to stroke his ego.

Skylar hurriedly set his coffee down and stood up when Coby appeared in the hall.

“Mr. Coby!” Skylar called out courteously.

“Mr. Norton, to what do I owe the pleasure of your visit to my humble abode? Oh, you appear injured!”

Coby leered at Skylar as he continued, “Who in such a destitute place as Xenhall would dare to lay a finger on you, Mr. Norton?”

Skylar did not take Coby’s ridicule to heart, as he was in the latter’s house asking for his help.

Jared, Mr. Coby?” Skylar said pleasantly. “I’m here today to

but I do not have a grudge against Jared. Your information about his movements is useless to me. I’m not going to pick a fight with Jared for your

continued his torment, “Why don’t you return to your home for reinforcements to

expression stiffened before quickly regaining his calm. “I’m not here to ask for your help fighting Jared today, Mr. Coby. I have a secret

his gaze fixated on Skylar. “Are you referring to the secret of the

taken aback. “How did you know?” he

but I am now. There is a secret to the tower at Gardner

Coby had hitherto

There is a secret to the tower at Gardner Manor. Thanks to it, I have been able to break through so

asked curiously. “What secrets

about

at once. “Leave us, all of you,”

reminded

even in his prime! Besides, he’s injured anyway. Leave