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.

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

Are your injuries a gift from Jared, then? I’m afraid to disappoint you, but I do not have a grudge against Jared. Your information about his movements is useless

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

here to ask for your help fighting Jared

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

taken aback. “How

with laughter at Skylar’s expression. “Hah! I wasn’t sure before, but I am now. There is a secret

froze as he realized Coby had tricked him. Coby had hitherto been unaware of the secret

it, I have been able to break through so quickly

asked curiously. “What

about him in

us,

Jericho reminded Coby in a whisper

match for me, even in his prime! Besides, he’s injured