The Man's Decree

Chapter 233

Chapter 233 Cracking Facades

Leyton uttered gratefully, “Thank you, Mr. Chance, for taking mercy on our family!”

“You’re done here!” Jared dismissed him with a wave of his hand.

Leyton got to his feet and bowed deeply to Jared. Then he spun and left the room without sparing Sandy a glance.

Leroy blocked his exit, upset at Leyton’s earlier words. He demanded, “Mr. Scott, we signed a contract. How can you terminate our partnership on a whim? Plus, you can’t just hold my project commission hostage!”

“Get lost!” Leyton scolded impatiently. “What can you do if I refuse to release your payment?”

Leroy steeled his nerves and threatened, “I’m not scared of you. You may be a Scott, but you were begging pitifully for Jared’s mercy just minutes ago. You must pay my project commission in full if you cancel the contract. My cousin Benji is one of Mr. Lewis’ men. I have no qualms about involving him if the situation turns ugly.”

Though he had no idea why Leyton seemed so deferential toward Jared, Leroy’s priority was to secure the lucrative project commission to ensure his company’s continued operation.

the Scott family was no match for Tommy’s prowess, and Leroy was using that fact

muttered under his breath. He ignored

believe Leroy thinks he

to

“Jared, I don’t know what you’ve done to frighten Leyton into submission, but I’m

off to

room fell into an awkward silence after his departure. Everyone stared at Jared, wondering how he seemed to have Leyton wrapped around his

instead. Hesitantly, she asked, “Sandy, did you break up with Leyton?

turning their questioning gazes on Sandy,

only nod

whispers of displeasure. “So that’s why she was defending Jared earlier! Looks like

by his behavior earlier, I don’t think Leyton will consider courting

though she was still

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