I snorted. He chose a good name.


    Jaxon was about forty to 50 years old. He looked scary, like a stereotypical mobster. His pretentious swagger made me want to beat him up.


    Six of his guards, who were his favorite subordinates, trailed after him. Lynn also slunk in behind him in a short, red dress.


    People tutted and said, "Isn''t that our boss'' woman, Lynn?"


    "To be exact, she was Mr. Davis'' woman."


    "Who told you that she was only Mr. Davis'' woman? It''s not like Mr. Wilde hasn''t slept with her either."


    "He''s not the only one who''s done so. I heard that Arthur and the other leaders have had long-term sexual rtionships with her as well. She''s public property now."


    "As if. If she was public property, you could seek her out right now and see whether she let you have a go at her."


    "Hey, Mr. Wilde always called her over during such gatherings. He''s trying to tell everyone that our ex-leader''s woman is now his ything, isn''t he? Hah!"


    Everyone whispered at their entrance.


    I wanted to cover my ears to prevent myself from hearing their disgusting conversations. However, I couldn''t do so.


    I could no longer stand it. I told Quintus, "There''s no need to wait anymore. Let''s begin."


    Quintus stood up immediately and walked toward the door.


    I red at Jaxon and pondered about how Elijah had fallen into this asshole''s trap and gotten Dragonshade Society stolen from under his nose.


    Just as I was staring at him, I caught a familiar figure in the corner of my eye. It was Damian.


    I watched him rush over to Jaxon and point at his wounds, grumbling incessantly. He was probablyining about how I''d beat him up.


    Jaxon frowned and gave him a re. In a few sentences, he sent Damian off.


    Even Damian''s own father didn''t give a damn about it. Why would Jaxon care? Damian stewed in a corner angrily.


    Liana went over to me. Sparks flew when they made eye contact, but no onemented on it.


    Suddenly, someone tapped the microphone. Jaxon had brought Liana on stage. She crossed her arms and was looking away. Her gaze was cool and brimming with hatred.


    v


    On the other hand, Jaxon was grinning. With his microphone hand, he surveyed the room. Evidently, he was satisfied with the


    important people who''d showet


    up.


    "Everyone, please pause what you''re doing for a moment. Today''s gathering is one among friends. At the same time, it is a celebratory feast to celebrate the fact that Dragonshade Society has imed control over Quad District!


    Everyone pped.


    Jaxon was pleased. He continued, "We wouldn''t have managed this without all your help! I''ve decided that everyone who helped in this will be given 500 dors. Anyone who yed an integral part will be rewarded with an additional 1,000 dors!"


    Everyone pped.


    I was affronted. Jaxon was being so petty!