Chapter 3423 Emil Lodges a Complaint

"Matteo! Finally, you're here. We've got a place all set up for you," called out a hearty voice from afar.

Mack, with his vest and muscular build, approached them, his towering six-foot frame and powerful muscles giving him the appearance of a gang leader at first glance.

Matthew nodded slightly in greeting. "Mr. Mack, let me introduce you to Tertius. He's a law graduate from Dornia."

Mack flashed a friendly smile at Tertius, though his attempt at warmth looked more intimidating than intended.

Tertius, feeling the weight of Mack's intense presence, took a step back, instinctively positioning himself behind Matthew.

Mack noted Tertius' nervous retreat and gave an awkward smile.

"Mr. Mack, I heard we're short on an accountant, so I thought I'd bring Tertius along. He may have studied law, but he's also good with numbers. He'd do well as an accountant," Matthew explained.

the idea dawned on him. The mountains of paperwork and endless columns of numbers had always been a source of agony for him, like an unending curse. With a competent accountant, maybe he could finally enjoy a proper meal without

be so stiff. Come on!" he said, grabbing Tertius from behind

towering embrace, Tertius' six-foot frame seemed small by comparison. Feeling the pressure on his shoulders, he gulped nervously.

letting him go. Educated people were hard to come by on

Islands, and trustworthy

Matthew had brought Tertius over, he seemed reliable, and Mack wasn't about to let

still around Tertius, Mack led him toward the

Mack, you're squeezing too

work on that!" Mack's hearty response only drew more laughter from

ruled by ruthless, greedy men or plagued by endless internal power struggles, where it wasn't unusual for

...

area of the Island Watch headquarters. His appetite gone, he angrily stabbed the food on his plate, unable to shake the humiliation he'd suffered earlier. Then, footsteps approached, and

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