The Mans Decree-Chapter 285
Posted on February 04, 2025 · 3 mins read
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Chapter 285: Sealing His Doom

Yoel paled and babbled, "I'm not lying, Mr. Lewis! I swear to God, I'm telling the truth! I really couldn't reach my son!"

"Let him go, Tommy," Jared ordered.

The old man's fear was proof enough of his honesty. Tommy released Yoel, much to the latter's relief. Yoel asked cautiously, "Mr. Chance, Mr. Lewis, what has my foolish son done to offend you both this time?"

"Leyton provoked us and the Sullivans by kidnapping Ms. Josephine Sullivan!" Tommy spat.

Yoel almost fainted from shock. He sputtered furiously, "This fool! How dare he kidnap Ms. Sullivan?"

Jared and Josephine's relationship was public knowledge, and Leyton's actions were far from those of a clueless man. The Sullivans were Horington's wealthiest family, maintaining a tense but civil relationship with the Scotts. If Leyton had masterminded Josephine's kidnapping, the Sullivan family would have no qualms about using their considerable wealth to ruin the Scotts.

Tommy delivered the final blow: "Our sources confirm Leyton's involvement."

"A fool! An utter fool!" Yoel pounded his chest in exasperation before ordering the Scotts, "Get on your phones and contact Leyton immediately! Order him to return at once! I'm going to break both his legs!"

The Scott family members scurried to call Leyton just as Jared's phone rang. He answered, and Leyton's smug voice drifted through the receiver. "Jared, Josephine's in my hands. If you want to keep her safe, come to the abandoned factory in Horington's west country. You must come alone, or Josephine will be in danger!"

Jared gritted out, "Fine! If you touch a single hair on Josephine, I'll send the entire Scott family to the afterlife!" His murderous aura caused everyone in the Scott residence to tremble, including Yoel.

The Scott patriarch bellowed at his son, "You bastard! Release Ms. Sullivan immediately and come back to beg for mercy!"

Leyton seemed taken aback by his father's orders, but replied defiantly, "Stay out of this, Dad! Jared won't harm our family now that we have a more powerful backer!"

Jared sneered. "You mean the Whitaker family from Summerbank? No one will be able to save you once I'm there!"

"Enough with your empty boasts, Jared! If you harm anyone in my family, I'll take pictures of Josephine and plaster them everywhere. Let's see how cavalier you'll be then!" Leyton continued gloating, seemingly unmoved by Jared's threats. He counted on the Whitakers to ensure his success.

"Don't you dare!" Jared seethed, his eyes bloodshot with rage.

Leyton cackled evilly. "Why wouldn't I? Josephine's at my mercy, and I can toy with her as I please. Come on, then. Beg me. Beg me to spare her! If you do, I'll leave her alone until you arrive!"

Jared clenched his jaw. "Please. Please don't touch Josephine."

"Ah, that's more like it. Hurry up, then. My patience is running thin!" Leyton ended the call with a final taunt.

Jared, livid, ordered Tommy, "Watch them. Don't let anyone escape."

"Should I come with you, Mr. Chance?" Tommy asked, concerned. While he didn't doubt Jared's abilities, Leyton sounded prepared, and Jared could be walking into danger.

"Don't worry. These clowns are child's play to me," Jared reassured him before leaving.

Yoel collapsed weakly as he watched Jared depart, knowing Leyton's doom was inevitable.

"Old Mr. Scott!" A servant rushed forward to help him to his feet.

Yoel waved him off and muttered resignedly, "Go. We must prepare for Leyton's funeral."

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