Upon hearing that, Russell asked, "Who dares disrespect you, Mr. Johnson? Please do not hesitate to let me know. I will deal with the person accordingly."
The volume on Keith's phone was maxed up; everyone could hear the mayor clearly.
Keith looked at Nathan and the rest arrogantly, "It was the son-in-law of the Smith family from Channing. I think his last name is... Cross?"
Russell almost dropped his phone when he heard Keith utter the famous last name that sent a cold chill down his spine. He clarified, "Do you mean Nathan Cross?"
Keith smiled. "Yes, it's him!"
After confirming who Keith was referring to, Russell could no longer stay calm. He felt so restless; it was as if he was sitting on pins and needles.
He started sweating profusely, "Is Mr. Cross around?"
Mr. Cross?
Keith turned to Nathan and answered without any hesitation, "You mean Nathan Cross? Yes, he's right here with me now. Mayor, you have to do me this favor and teach him a really good lesson...”
Russell nearly wet himself upon hearing what Keith had just asked him to do.
He quickly lowered his voice, "I can't help you this time, Mr. Johnson. Mind you, Mr. Cross is definitely not someone you can afford to provoke. If you've offended him in any way, I advise you to apologize immediately. You better look out for yourself!”
Russell hung up immediately after saying so. He did not dare say anything further once he found out that something had happened between Keith and Nathan. What made it worse was that Nathan was right there at the scene!
Though Sean and his family were all ears, they couldn't hear what the mayor had said at the end of the phone conversation as his voice had been really soft.
Although the others had not caught what the mayor said, Keith, on the other hand, had heard him crystal clear.
He widened his eyes in shock and terror. Why does the mayor of Channing seem so fearful of Nathan to the extent where he even reveres him? Nathan Cross, who exactly are you?
Keith stared in disbelief at Nathan, trying hard to figure out his identity. As far as he knew, there was no one else in Channing more powerful than the mayor! If there was, there could only be one.
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