Chapter 251 Should Have Asked For More
Shock colored Glen’s features as he listened on. In a daze, he grabbed the contract from the bed and was alarmed to see his signature and seal on it.
If Jared hadn’t shown up, the contract would’ve been processed, and I would have been deemed a criminal in Horington. Worse yet, I might even be arrested!
Cold sweat streamed down his forehead as he hurriedly tore the contract into pieces. The whole time, his heart was racing from anxiousness.
The events on that day had totally changed his perception of life.
“Young— Mr. Chance, thank you so much. If it weren’t for you, the consequences would have been disastrous. I’m sorry for treating you like that when you were so kind as to offer me a reminder this afternoon,” Glen apologized, his face flushing with embarrassment.
“Mr. Lowe, there’s no need to thank me. I’m merely trying to protect the well-being of the citizens of Horington!” Jared flashed him a faint smile.
“Mr. Chance, you’re such a benevolent man even though you are still young. How I wish my son could be like you…”
Glen heaved a sigh at the mention of his son.
“Mr. Lowe, don’t worry too much. People will change eventually,” Jared comforted the mayor. “What should we do with these three people?” he then asked.
Glen furrowed his brows as he stared at Nicholas and the two businessmen.
Even though they conspired to control him and exploit Horington, they were not citizens of the city, after all. Even if Glen got to the bottom of the matter, the worst punishment he could give was only banishing them from Horington. That hardly seemed to be a fair punishment for such a crime.
Sensing that Glen was in a dilemma, Jared voiced, “Mr. Lowe, I will handle them. Please go back and rest. Also, do not go out tonight. Your soul is damaged, so it’s easy for accidents to happen!”
Glen no longer chided Jared for being superstitious since he still had lingering fear from the earlier events.
“I got it. I’ll have to trouble you with this matter then, Mr. Chance. When I have the time, I’ll surely pay you a visit to express my gratitude!”
Upon saying so, Glen left hastily. It sure seemed like he was traumatized by the whole incident.
After Glen left, Tommy asked, “Mr. Chance, what should we do with these three men? Should we throw them into the river to feed the fishes?”
His statement astounded the trio.
“Please spare my life! I have fifty million here. It’s all yours as long as you’re willing to let me go. That’s all I’m asking for!” Nicholas’ body trembled as he begged for mercy.
Jared’s eyes lit up when he heard his words. Since he could not simply kill them due to their unique identities, he figured it would be nice to extort some money. After all, he was strapped for cash.
“All right. It’s your lucky day. Hand over the fifty million and get lost!” Jared uttered indifferently.
Upon hearing his response, Nicholas was overjoyed. I can still earn money as long as I am alive. The most important thing now is to get out of here unharmed.
Without hesitation, he transferred the money to Jared and fled the scene.
The two businessmen seemed to see a way out as they also pleaded desperately, “We will give you money too! Please don’t hurt us!”
“The two of you are the masterminds. I will let you go if you give one hundred million each!”
Since they seemed quite well-off, Jared did not hold back and raised the price.
As expected, the businessmen’s eyes lit up, and they immediately transferred the said amount to Jared without the slightest trace of hesitation. One hundred million was nothing compared to their lives. With that, they scurried out of the room like cowards.
Seeing that those men willingly gave him the money, Jared suddenly regretted his decision.
“Tommy, do you think I should’ve asked for more? They didn’t even protest and gave me the sum so readily!” he queried with a tight frown between his brows.
“I guess. I heard the net worth of businessmen like them is at least one hundred billion!”
“D*mn it. Why didn’t you mention it earlier?” Jared cursed wrathfully.
Despite how much he regretted it, it was too late for him to do anything. After all, two hundred million was still better than nothing, not to mention he got the sum for free. Having regained his composure, he decided to head to the City of Herbs once he had gathered enough money.
