After regaining his footing, Patrick stared at Jared with widened eyes, his face full of shock. “W-Who are you?” Jared gave a faint smile. “My name is Jared Chance. I’m the son-in-law of the Linford family.”
At that moment, Morgan and Graham closed in on him. They scrutinized Jared, and upon seeing that he was only in Earthly Immortal Realm Level Six, they burst into mocking laughter.
Morgan doubled up with laughter. “You’re only a brat in Earthly Immortal Realm Level Six. How dare you show off here? You sure have a death wish!”
Graham joined in the ridicule. “If you know what’s good for you, get lost quickly and stop embarrassing yourself. Otherwise, you won’t even know how you died later!”
“Mr. Linford, did you offer up your daughter just to have this brat who’s only in Earthly Immortal Realm Level Six help your family?” Patrick uttered and roared with laughter.
Jared remained unfazed. He cast a cool glance at the three of them and stated plainly, “The Rowe, Pennyworth, and Sunter families will not survive past tonight.”
The hall fell silent for a moment after his declaration, followed by an explosion of raucous laughter.
“Is this brat insane? Does he think he can wipe out our families tonight with his cultivation level of Earthly Immortal Realm Level Six? What a joke!” Patrick was laughing so hard that tears were streaming down his face.
“Exactly! Look at yourself! What gives you the right to spout such arrogant nonsense? Just see how we’ll deal with you later!” Morgan sneered at Jared menacingly.
Graham dismissed Jared with a look of contempt. He waved his hand and said, “Enough, stop wasting breath on this brat. Mr. Linford, if you do not give us a satisfactory answer today, this assembly will not wrap up peacefully!”
Seeing the situation escalate to that point, Marvin grew secretly anxious. He was well aware of Jared’s true strength, but he was also worried that Jared might act rashly due to the three families’ ridicule.
Just as he was about to try and dissuade Jared, he saw Jared nod at him to signal him not to worry.
“Since none of you believe me, wait and see, then. However, I advise you to leave now and return home to prepare for your funeral, or you won’t get another chance later,” Jared said coldly.
Patrick, Morgan, and Graham only grew angrier upon hearing Jared’s words and started shouting threats, demanding to teach him a lesson.
At that moment, Marvin stepped forward and loudly announced, “Gentlemen, let’s put an end to today’s assembly. We will postpone the election for the new Lord Eastshire until another day. Please, all of you, return home for now.”
Patrick refused to back down. He pointed a finger at Marvin, yelling, “Mr. Linford, you must give our families an answer today, or we will never let this matter rest!”
Jared frowned. He was about to act again, but Marvin stopped him.
Marvin gave him a meaningful look, then spoke to Patrick. “Mr. Rowe, we made a lapse in judgment today. I will visit you personally another day to apologize. Let’s take our time to discuss the election for the new Lord Eastshire, shall we?”
Since Marvin was making concession and Jared was glowering nearby, Patrick knew continuing the ruckus wouldn’t benefit him.
He gave a cold snort and said, “Fine! I’ll give your family a few days. If you still can’t come up with a plan that satisfies us, the Linford family will no longer have a say in Eastshire District!”
With that, Patrick, along with Morgan, Graham, and the rest of their respective families, left the Linford residence in a huff.
After the crowd had dispersed, Marvin let out a long sigh of relief. He looked at Jared and said gratefully, “Mr. Chance, thank you so much for stepping in today. Otherwise, I truly wouldn’t know how to end things today.”
Jared smiled faintly. “Mr. Linford, there’s no need for thanks. Since I’ve had intimate contact with your daughter, the Linford family’s affairs are now my own. However, I’m afraid the Rowe, Pennyworth, and Sunter families won’t allow the Linford family to take control of Eastshire District.”
