Chapter 234: Not From the Mobs

Virgil was stunned. He stammered, "J-Jared, t-this is too much. I have no idea how to manage a company!"

"No one's born knowing how to manage a company," Jared replied, stuffing the contracts into Virgil's hands. "You can always learn. Work hard, and I'm looking forward to calling you CEO, Mr. Hancock!"

Virgil's hands shook as he held the valuable contracts. Overwhelmed with gratitude, he blushed. He became absorbed in daydreams of his future life as a CEO, now the envy of every classmate. After all, he'd become the CEO of two multimillion-dollar companies in the blink of an eye. Some regretted scorning Jared instead of supporting him, as Virgil had done from the beginning.

Just then, someone kicked open the door. A sharply dressed young man strode in, followed by several imposing security guards. Leroy, pointing at Jared, declared, "Benji, that's the person who hit me. You've got to teach him a lesson!"

Benji glared at Jared and asked, "Did he act alone?"

Leroy surveyed the room. Their classmates hastily distanced themselves from Jared, fearing involvement. Virgil, though shaking with fear, determinedly stood his ground beside Jared. His loyalty infuriated Leroy, who barked, "Get rid of that fellow beside him, too!"

To Leroy's surprise, Benji slapped him, scolding, "Useless! You called me over to deal with those two fools?"

Leroy wailed, "Benji, one of them recently got out of prison. He learned some moves while he was there."

"Oh, so he runs in our circles," Benji smirked. "Which gang are you with?" He mistakenly believed Jared had served time for underground crimes.

"Far from it, Benji! He beat up Leyton Scott for cheating on his girlfriend and got a three-year sentence!" Leroy explained hastily.

"F*ck! That's unexpected!" Benji guffawed. "Well, he does look like an unlucky lad. Still, he can't be some simpleton if he dared to hit my cousin!"

Benji grabbed a wine bottle and brought it down on Jared's head. A few girls shrieked. Virgil paled but gritted his teeth, grabbing a chair to defend Jared. He barely moved before Jared threw a punch, landing squarely in Benji's abdomen and sending him flying. Benji curled up, huffing in pain.

"Are you okay, Benji?" Leroy asked, trying to help his cousin to his feet.

"Get him!" Benji growled, urging the security guards into action. They charged at Jared with batons.

Virgil shouted, "Run, Jared! I'll hold them off!" He lifted the chair and charged toward the men. They were about to clash when a shadow darted past Virgil. Seconds later, the guards lay moaning on the ground. They were Tommy's men—Jared's subordinates—the only reason Jared hadn't unleashed his full strength.

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