The Man's Decree

Taken aback, Hester exclaimed, “A hundred million? How could I possibly have that many spirit coins with me? I need to go and withdraw it.”

Right then, Tyrone was stunned that Jared was not only denying the fact that he had beaten someone up but was also asking Hester for a loan. Whoa! How shameless!

“It’s no use denying it when Mr. Seizon is still bearing injuries, Jared!” he roared following the man’s denial. “That’s because he’s clumsy and fell. What has it got to do with me?” Jared scoffed with al disdainful snicker.

“How dare you!” Tyrone was so livid that he had steam coming out of his ears. The few guards were also looking grim at present, for they had never expected Hester to come.

“All right, since I did not witness this incident, let’s just put a close to it. Henceforth, no one is allowed to do violence in Jipsdale!” Hester declared with a wave of his hand. It was evident that he was brushing the matter off without pursuing it further.

Hearing that, Cloud immediately protested, “Mr. Sparrow, I’m bearing injuries, and there are also eyewitnesses to the incident! Yet, you’re closing the case with a single sentence? In this case, does that mean that I can also do violence in Jipsdale?”

Hester’s expression turned icy at how the younger man challenged him, and he stared at Cloud

hastily amended, “I was just giving an example. I’ll never do violence and violate Jipsdale’s rules. But Jared indeed hit me. It was

him doing violence, I’ll definitely punish him,” Hester asserted. “Okay, then. I’ll show you how

beside the man and drawled, “This woman is your partner, huh, Jared? But isn’t it a waste for her to serve you

Viola snapped furiously, her face flushed bright red. Nonetheless, Cloud merely looked at Jared with a smile on his face. He was deliberately provoking the man to strike him. Then,

you purposefully provoking me so I’d

you all high and mighty just now? Why, have you lost your guts

right before the man and goaded him incessantly. “Since you want to be beaten so badly, I’ll grant you your wish.” While saying that, Jared

while Cloud was thrilled and ready to urge Hester to punish Jared, the latter did not

Slap! Slap! Slap!