Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

Chapter 1824

Calvin said, patting Terry back with a smug grin. "Don't worry. I've already pulled some strings for you. No matter how you perform, you're getting in as one of Mr. Thornton's inner disciples. You're set for life, kid!"

Terry looked to be in his early 20s, full of arrogant energy. His hair was dyed a loud cherry red, he had a nose ring, and his whole vibe screamed street punk.

He snapped, "I've told you like 50 times already. Stop patting my head in public! Why the hell can't you get it through your thick skull? Hands off. It's my time to shine!"

He strutted into the center of the hall, chest puffed up, and took the spot right next to Zachary. Then, he shot Zachary a sideways glance, filled with disdain and contempt.

Calvin beamed with proud satisfaction, saying to those around him. "Terry is definitely going to blow everyone away today!"

Someone sneered coldly. "Mr. Peck Senior, everyone knows exactly what Terry is capable of. Coming here to participate in the selection today is just asking to be laughed at."

Another person mocked, "Mr. Peck Senior, you barely made it to Goldridge alive, nearly kicked the bucket yourself! And your little brat? If he actually becomes one of Mr. Thornton's inner disciples, I'll live-stream myself eating dog poop!"

Calvin's face turned red with rage. "What the hell did you just say? What's wrong with Terry? You think he's worse than yours? Screw it, I'll say it loud and proud: I've paid my way through the back door at headquarters! Even if he doesn't score well, I've got enough cash to buy his way into the inner circle!"

That shut up the hecklers quickly, their faces stiffening with frustration. Everyone knew Terry was a spoiled rich kid from Goldridge who did nothing but party and stir up trouble. However, the Peck family had deep pockets and solid connections, so getting an inner disciple position for their son was actually quite possible.

Someone could not help but sneer, "Mr. Peck Senior, you're only tough when you're showing off outside! Who doesn't know your real status? If it weren't for Victoria holding up your reputation, you and this bastard son of yours would be worth nothing. You'd only be fit to beg in Goldridge!"

anything about it. Victoria's a badass, and I'm riding her coattails. Deal with it! What are

was the so-called head of the Peck family, yet he had absolutely no shame,

have to do with Calvin? He was just basking in someone else's glory like it was his

knew Calvin had a mistress and a secret son tucked away here in the

five open slots for Jerome's

simple: over 30 participants would

The first round would weed

right-hand man, Alex, walked into the center of the hall

and you!

"You two! Second match!"

two! Third group, and the

"Fourth group!"

"Fifth!"

sorted. Since the number of participants was odd, one guy ended up without an opponent and automatically advanced to the next round. He was a

started buzzing through

top of Mr. Thornton's outer

Yeager family, one of Goldridge's oldest