As a result of exposing his true power, more people would pay attention to him. On top of that, the temptation posed by the draconic essence within him would further intensify.
After all, Jared's power increased by leaps and bounds ever since he swallowed the draconic essence. Given that many witnessed the fact, they wouldn't attribute his success to his own efforts. Instead, they believed it was all due to the essence.
“The path ahead has grown more difficult. Mom, I wonder how you are doing now?” Jared lamented softly while staring at the sky.
“Mr. Chance, what's wrong?”
Theodore came over after noticing Jared sitting alone.
“Nothing.” Jared chuckled. “Why aren't you drinking and making merry with them?”
Sitting by Jared’s side, Theodore handed him a cigarette.
Despite hesitating briefly, Jared took it in the end.
After Theodore lit it for him, Jared took a puff and began to cough intensely.
Chuckling at Jared's reaction, Theodore lit one for himself and took a long deep puff before exhaling gradually.
“With regards to the team event three days later, I don't know how many of us will be able to return,” Theodore remarked after taking another puff.
His words elicited a momentary silence from Jared, who replied, “I'll do my best to bring all of them back.”
Theodore shook his head faintly, “Ichiro must have admitted defeat today with the team event in mind.
Remember, he is truly a crafty one.”
Jared didn't say anything further as he continued to smoke quietly.
Half an hour later, Jared returned to the banquet together with Theodore. There he found both Lyanna and Anne knocked out after many rounds of drinking.
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