Chapter 113
Larry burst out laughing when he heard that. “Hahaha, that’s a good one, Monte! Why would I need to bring so many people just to have a meal? Do you think I’m a coward?”
“Haha, not at all! Why would I ever think that, my friend? Hasn’t Draco Hall made its mark by slaughtering many people? I am told that your strength has reached the peak of a warrior and is almost approaching that of a grandmaster!” Monte had a genuine smile on his face while making that remark.
Sure enough, many tables had been set up in a courtyard outside, with a few more inside a hall. Many wealthy businessmen began to arrive, and they all received the protection of the Cedar Gang. The businessmen’s endeavors were guaranteed to be smooth sailing, and all they had to do was provide some monthly benefits to the Cedar Gang!
After seeing the arrival of Larry and his men, several dozen people stood up and greeted them with a smile. It was common knowledge that the relationship between Monte and Larry was very tense, and their apparent show of goodwill with each other masked a bloody battle between factions in private.
“It’s my honor to have you here, Larry. Come and have a seat!” Monte led Larry’s group to the big table in the middle and motioned for them to sit. Aside from Monte, One–Eye, and others who were higher up in the hierarchy, there were also a few well–known wealthy businessmen who joined them at the table.
Severin followed without much ado and took his seat at one of the chairs beside Larry and Blade when he saw them sit down.
“Umm…” Monte frowned as soon as he saw that a random guy whom Larry brought along had somehow decided to sit at their nearby table. He assumed that the guy was probably one of Larry’s subordinates, so he was appalled that the guy would have such disregard for hierarchy and sit there at the same table as them.
One–Eye looked at Severin carefully and was bewildered. “You?!”
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