John lost a lot of pride earlier and was eager to show off in front of Kylie.
So when he saw that these people were from the East and were here to make trouble for Kylie, his eyes gleamed.
The Caulkin family had worked in the real estate business in the East and had a wide range of contacts. They had even had meals with influential men from the East.
John felt that even powerful men from the East had to stop their actions on his account.
It's the perfect opportunity for me to show off!
John stood up straight, and his eyes narrowed. He sipped his wine then yelled at Tyler, "Impudent!"
That one line made all eyes turn to him.
John felt pleased when he saw that all eyes were on him.
He glared at Tyler and the others and sneered with contempt, "Who dares to touch Ms. Tonkins while I'm here?"
Tyler smirked, "And you are?”
John boasted, "I'm John Caulkin from the Horton Caulkin family! People from the East call me Mr. Caulkin."
When he was done, he demanded, "Who are you, and why are you making trouble for them?"
Tyler took a seat gracefully and smiled, "I was commissioned to deal with them. Since you're from the Horton Caulkin family, you have nothing to do with this. You may leave now."
John yelled, "I'm not your dog! I come and go as I please! Let me tell you this now -I'm set on protecting Ms. Tonkins and her family! I don't care who you are or who sent you. Get out, now! Tell whoever sent you to never bother her again!”
Tyler sneered, "Are you done bragging?"
John felt that he had to show his strength right here.
He proclaimed, "Do you know the Jacksons from the East? We're their business partners! Do you know the Griffins? They're a family friend! Even Quetzalcoatl, Mr. Brown! My family has had a meal with them before. I'm the sworn brother of Mr. Brown's son! If you don't want to die, then scram!"
Tyler teased, "I didn't know that dad knew people from the Caulkin family, or that I was your sworn brother."
John was bewildered and horrified. He questioned, "W-Who on earth are you?”
Tyler declared calmly, "Quetzalcoatl is my godfather. I'm Tyler, the Prince of the East!"
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