“Jared, congratulations, congratulations!” At the sight of Jared emerging with Astrid, Verner greeted him with a smile. “Thank you, thank you.” Jared was visibly awkward as he stared at Verner since he hadn’t a clue who the latter was.

“He is Verner of the Gingerich family,” Astrid explained. Realizing who it was, Jared quickly replied, “Welcome, Verner. Your reputation precedes you.”

“Haha, Jared, you flatter me. You’re the one whose fame extends throughout the martial arts world now.”

After letting out a cordial chuckle, he pointed to the group behind him and said, “Jared, let me introduce you. This is Marcelo from the Garcia family from the southwest. This is Royler of the Gracie family from the northeast, and this is Jose of the Danaher family from the east. All of us admire you greatly and have traveled all this way to pay our respects.”

As Verner introduced the others, Jared greeted them cordially one by one. However, their response was lukewarm. They acknowledged his greeting with only a slight nod before entering the building.

hold it against them. After ordering his subordinates to entertain them, he continued receiving the other

be careful. They intend to make a name for themselves by beating you,” Fernando

of them challenging me. As

The Gunderson family will always have your back.

knowing what else to say, Jared eked out a helpless grin. It was then that the voice outside shouted, “Cecilia Jingle of

to jerk because Cecelia’s arrival was unexpected. Sensing Jared’s awkward reaction, Astrid teased, “Has your

shot Astrid a glare before

dress. Exuding an air of feminine exuberance, she sauntered in with

sudden appearance of such a stunning beauty drew the attention of many guests who, in turn, trained

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