The Man's Decree

Chapter 1142 Beware Of Tricks

Though he did not know about the grudge between Coby and Jared, Skylar assumed that his host and Jared had crossed paths before when Coby struck under the assumption that he, Skylar, was Jared from their first meeting.

Unbeknownst to Skylar, Coby did not actually have a grudge. Instead, Coby’s intention to duel with Jared was just to stroke his ego.

Skylar hurriedly set his coffee down and stood up when Coby appeared in the hall.

“Mr. Coby!” Skylar called out courteously.

“Mr. Norton, to what do I owe the pleasure of your visit to my humble abode? Oh, you appear injured!”

Coby leered at Skylar as he continued, “Who in such a destitute place as Xenhall would dare to lay a finger on you, Mr. Norton?”

Skylar did not take Coby’s ridicule to heart, as he was in the latter’s house asking for his help.

Mr. Coby?” Skylar said pleasantly. “I’m here today

disappoint you, but I do not have a grudge against Jared. Your information

closer to Skylar’s as he continued his torment, “Why

your help fighting Jared today, Mr. Coby.

“Are you referring to the secret of the tower

taken aback. “How did

at Skylar’s expression. “Hah! I wasn’t sure before, but I am now. There is a secret to the tower

froze as he realized Coby had tricked him. Coby had hitherto

the tower at Gardner Manor. Thanks to it, I have been able to break through so quickly

“What secrets does it

glanced about

understood at once. “Leave us, all

of any tricks, Mr. Coby,” Jericho reminded Coby in

my foot! He’s no match for me, even in his prime! Besides, he’s injured anyway. Leave us, all of