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.

pleasantly. “I’m here today to

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

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

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

Skylar. “Are you referring

aback. “How did

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

as he realized Coby had tricked him. Coby had hitherto been

tower at Gardner Manor. Thanks to it, I have been able to break

“What

glanced about him

at once. “Leave us, all

reminded Coby in

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