Chapter 1567

Edmund was furious. He never expected to be insulted like this, certainly not by the likes of these security guards. He didn't know that the guards had always been sycophants, which was why they had toadied him while he was still in the good graces of the Albright Family. Now that he had fallen from grace, these guards did not hesitate to pick on him, adding insult to his injury.

But as things were, Edmund knew better than to get into the fight with these folks. He had neither fortune nor power to his name now, and he probably wouldn't survive an actual brawl with the guards.

As such, he swallowed his pride and fury, then mumbled apologetically, "I'm sorry if what I said rubbed you guys the wrong way. I didn't mean to offend you, and I don't think I'm better than you either. I came here tonight because I needed to go into the club and settle some... business. I can always park my car elsewhere if you're all too busy keeping watch at the entrance. How about that?"

He had never been so humiliated in his life.

Upon hearing this, the men in black guffawed, and their leader snorted as he said, "Oh, come on, what's with the formalities, Edmund? Hey, boys, did you hear that? Edmund just apologized to us! What do you say if we let him off this time, huh?"

The rest of the guards echoed their jesting agreement.

them to another young man standing at the side, then chuckled at Edmund as he said, "You're a guest here, Edmund. We'll have your car parked in a neat little spot somewhere, but do you think you could tip us first? You know how rough things

valet service would tip only after their cars had been retrieved. They're looking down their noses at me! But as outraged as he

them to the guard, then bit

laughed heartily. "How generous of you, Edmund! Come on,

the main entrance of the Dynasty, fixing his gaze on the ground as

voice, "Say, chief, why did you ask for a tip before you

withering look. "Use your head, kid.

guards

blankly.

realize how Edmund's been cooped up at home since the incident with the Albright Family? This is the first time he's come out in weeks, and the first place he goes to is the Dynasty. Need any more clues, fellas?" Upon seeing the bewildered looks on the other guards' faces, he sighed and explained with

guards did a double take and exchanged incredulous looks. One of them gasped, "You

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