Chapter 86


    “Jared, is that true?” Gary red coldly at Jared.


    “Dad, I was...”


    “Shut your mouth!” Gary cut Jared off. “Yes, we''re poor. But we could still afford to buy others a meal!


    You have a job now because others have helped you. Show some gratitude and respect to the tradition


    of others, will you?” Gary didn''t give Jared a chance to exin himself.


    “Squad Leader, Jared did it to save money! It''s no big deal. We shall congratte Jared with dinner


    tonight!” Franklin eased the tension to avoid an awkward dinner.


    “Mr. Saunders, actually Maria and I don''t mind if he doesn''t buy us dinner. It''s just that if he did, the staff


    would be more weing toward him.” With that, Zayne had again emphasized Jared''s pettiness.


    “I agree. This is Jared''s fault. I''ll get him to honor the tradition by tomorrow,” Gray responded


    apologetically.


    “Actually, we don''t have to wait till tomorrow. After dinner, I''ll inform the staff and arrange a karaoke


    session. As long as Jared is willing to pay, I''m sure the others would be grateful,” Zayne suggested.


    “That''ll do!” Gary nodded.


    “Zayne, Mr. Chance''s family isn''t that well-off. Don''t impose too much on Jared,” Franklin advised.


    “Don''t worry, Mr. Saunders. Three hundred would be more than enough.” A smile shed across


    Zayne''s face.


    “Franklin, is this Maria''s boyfriend? Not only is he handsome, but he can handle things very well!” Gary


    “Indeed! He had even gotten back the money for mypany because he''s an acquaintance of


    Tommy Lewis, the underground king of Horington. With just an order, I''ve gotten all my money back!”


    Franklin couldn''t hide his contentment as he was very satisfied with his future son-inw.


    Upon hearing that, Jared was stunned. Since when did Zayne have anything to do with that? I did all


    the work, but he got the recognition instead?


    “Tommy?” Gary paused and continued, “Isn''t he the infamous gangster in Horington? It''s better to avoid


    these people. Although they seem to do good now, it''s just a matter of time before they''re dealt with by


    Having worked as a government servant, it was only natural that Gary had bad impressions toward


    ouws.


    “Mr. Chance, you''re mistaken! It''s an honor to have a rtionship with Mr. Lewis, especially in


    Horington. How could you nder him? In fact, someone as insignificant as your son would never be a


    friend of the famous Mr. Lewis. You should refrain from talking in such a way.


    Otherwise, troubles maye to you one day.” Zayne was angered by Gary''s statement.


    In response, Gary kept silent.


    “He has a point, Squad Leader. Time has changed. We need these people nowadays,” Franklin said


    cidly.


    Still, Gary kept his mouth shut. No one could change his perception toward ouws such as Tommy.


    That was one of the reasons why Jared never revealed to his parents his rtionship with Tommy. If


    my parents knew about Tommy and me, they might even disown me!


    At the dining table, Zayne was indulging in alcohol while receiving praises from everyone.


    However, Jared had not taken a sip. Zayne wasn''t happy with the fact that Jared had not offered him a


    toast.


    “Jared, why aren''t you drinking? You''re being such a wimp!” Zayne teased.


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    “It''s not that I can''t drink. I just don''t think it''s worth the money! I''d rather have tea.” Jared shed a grin.