Chapter 19: Chance

Leyton trembled, fear etched on his face as he stared at Jared. "Jared s-stay back! Don't come any closer. You've incapacitated so many members of the Crimson Dragon Gang. They'll definitely come for you!" Despite his own precarious situation, Leyton shamelessly threatened Jared.

"Do you think I'm scared of the Crimson Dragon Gang?" Jared walked toward Leyton, a smile playing on his lips. "I'm giving you another chance. Go ahead and call the Crimson Dragon Gang for backup. But make sure you ask for fighters who are more capable this time around."

Leyton's eyes were doubtful, but he slowly produced his phone. Seeing Jared make no move to stop him, Leyton called Felix.

"Mr. Scott, I didn't expect this to be done so soon! Are you calling to make your final payment?" Felix asked excitedly.

"Mr. Lawson, your men are all incapacitated. They were utterly useless!" Leyton's frustration was evident; thirty men couldn't handle Jared.

Felix leaped to his feet, shouting in anger, "What did you say? My men are incapacitated?"

"Yes, indeed. They're all howling in pain. Half lost their arms; the other half will never walk again. Listen if you don't believe me." Leyton held his phone toward the defeated gang members.

Felix, hearing his men's cries of pain, exploded. "F*ck! Which idiot dared to cross the Crimson Dragon Gang? Give me your location. I'm coming immediately!"

Leyton hung up after giving his location. He smirked at Jared. "You're doomed! You've angered the Crimson Dragon Gang, and Mr. Lawson will be here soon. Stay here if you dare! We'll see if you can still act tough then!"

"Since I offered you another chance, I'll keep my word. I'll wait for him," Jared grinned, settling down comfortably.

Leyton's eyes gleamed, watching Jared's relaxed demeanor. Once Mr. Lawson arrives, you're dead!

Ten minutes later, several cars arrived, carrying Felix and his subordinates.

"Hahaha! Mr. Lawson's here. You're dead, Jared!" Leyton erupted in laughter at Felix's arrival, rushing to greet him.

Stepping from the car, Felix's fury was palpable at the sight of his groaning subordinates. "Who? Who dared to lay hands on my men? I'll kill him!" His voice, echoing with murderous intent, shocked even Leyton.

"That would be me," Jared stood, walking toward Felix.

Upon closer inspection, Felix froze, terror replacing his anger.

"Mr. Lawson, this is the man who incapacitated your men. You should finish him now!" Leyton practically vibrated with excitement.

To his astonishment, Felix hurried toward Jared, speaking respectfully. "It's you, Mr. Chance! I'm so sorry. I didn't know it was you!"

Leyton's eyes nearly bulged at Felix's apologetic demeanor. "Mr. Lawson, what are you doing? Why are you apologizing? He's just an ex-convict! You don't have to be afraid of him!"

"Shut up!" Felix spun around, slapping Leyton hard across the face.

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