The Man's Decree
Chapter 1
Jared Chance
I'm finally out. . .
Jared Chance exclaimed as he forcefully took a deep breath of fresh air.
behind him was Horington Prison, where he had been locked up for the past 3 years. today was the day he was released.
Jared Chance
Hmm, I wonder how my parents doing.
with a torn canvas bag on his back, Jared hurried home right away. over the last three years, his parents never visited him. hence, he was worried about them.
on the way, Jared kept looking at the bronze colored ring he was wearing.
there was a lifelike dragon carved on it. on top of the dragon's head was a special symbol.
the ring was given to him by Draco, a friend from prison.
Draco was a strange man. he would constantly ramble on about how he was the leader of the dragon sect and knew everything, including astrology, geography, medicine, and many more. not only that, he even claimed that he could bring back someone from the dead.
everyone treated Draco as a madman and ignored him accordingly. only Jared would chat with him and share his food occasionally.
Draco would tell Jared all sorts of strange stories about the dragon sect and dragon island. these were names that Jared had bever heard before.
moreover, Draco would get Jared to accompany him in his meditation and martial arts training. given how bored Jared was in prison, he gladly went along with it.
at the end of 3 years, Jared had learned plethora of martial arts and medical skills from Draco.
on the fateful day of release Draco give the ring to Jared and told him to go to nameless island within the eastern sea on the 15th of July that year. there he was supposed to flash his ring and someone would pick him up. when that happened Jared would be bestowed with a wonderful opportunity.
considering how much he had learnt from Draco, Jared naturally took his word seriously and promised to do as he was told. neverthless, there was still a few more months to go before July.
before he knew it, Jared had arrived at the entrance to his home. when he saw the dilapidated house in front of him, he felt a sense of bitterness, as he had no knowledge of how his parents held up during the three years.
Jared Chance
Due to my rash actions, my parents must have suffered a lot.
thinking back to what had happened 3 years ago, Jared was filled with anger.
back then, he and his girlfriend, Sandy Gibson were at the stage where they were talking about marriage. they were classmates at University and had been in a relationship for 2 years.
one day, when he was walking Sandy back home, both of them ran into Leyton Scott, who was drunk.
Leyton was a rich kid in horington, well known for all his misdeeds.
when he saw how pretty Sandy was, he harbored lec*herous intentions against her and began touching her physically.
as a famous rich kid, Leyton didn't even bother to look at Jared.
Chapter 2
consequently, Jared was incensed when he saw his girlfriend being taken advantage of.
picking up a brick from the ground, he smashed it into Leyton's head.
one didn't need to be a genius to guess the outcome.
considering how powerful Leyton was, he called the police, who arrested Jared.
because of that, Jared was sentenced to 3 years in prison for assault.
after hesitating for a long time, Jared knocked gently on the door.
when the door opened, a hunched-back old lady with a headful of white hair popped her head out. reaching out one hand as if to feel something, she asked,
. . . .
who is it? who's knocking on the door?
the old lady's eyes were closed shut. it could not be more obvious that she was blind.
Jared was stunned the moment he saw her. his eyes widened in shock while his entire body trembled slightly.
he could not believe that the old, wrinkled lady was his mother, Hannah Thompson.
Jared Chance
(how did mom end up in such a state in just 3 year's time?)
Jared Chance
mom, it's me Jared!
called out emotionally as he stepped forward to support her.
Hannah Thompson
Jared? is it really you?
as hannah used her hands to feel Jared's face, tears could not help but roll down her cheeks.
Jared Chance
Mom, it's me. It's really me.
tears were also wailing up in Jared's eyes.
Jared Chance
Mom, what happened to you ?
Jared was baffled as to how his previously healthy mother turned out this way after just 3 short years.
Hannah Thompson
Um, it's a long story. Come in first before we talk.
Hannah pulled Jared into the house.
seeing how their decrepit house was, Jared was shocked beyond belief.
although they were not rich, his father had a steady job. therefore, they previously led a simple yet comfortable life.
Jared Chance
Mom, what happened to our house?
Jared questioned in horror.
Hannah Thompson
After you left. . .
His mother then related everything to him. after Jared was sent to prison, the Scott family didn't look past the matter. instead, they demanded a million in compensation.
Left without a choice, Jared's parents sold the house they bought for his marriage and borrowed a lot of money. even then, it was not enough. finally, they had to pay the last three hundred thousand in installments.
Thus, Jared's father lost his job and could only find work as a street cleaner. as for his mother, she cried all day long until she went blind.
That was also the reason why his parents never visited him.
while listening to his mother, Jared gradually clenched his fist as his eyes glowed with murderous intent.
He had not expected the Scott family to show his family no mercy.
Jared Chance
Mom, did sandy not help you at all?
Jared asked in a puzzle tone.
Jared Chance
(Sandy and I were to be married. furthermore, I was jailed defending her honor. hence, there's no way she can sit idly by and watch my parents end up in this state m, can she?)
Letting it a sigh, Hannah replied,
Hannah Thompson
Let's not bring that up. Not only did the Gibson family ignore us, but they also didn't even return the betrothal gift when I asked for it back. they claimed it wasn't their fault that the wedding fell through because you went to prison. that's why they refused to return it.
Hannah Thompson
when your dad argued with them, he was even beaten for it.
Chapter 3
Jared Chance
Did the Gibson's really do that?
Jared Chance
Back when I was arrested, she even screamed in tears, saying that she would wait to marry me after I was released from prison.
Jared Chance
Why did it turn out this way?
suddenly, someone banged on their door heavily. the impact was so forceful that the door almost collapsed from it.
the moment Hannah heard the knock, her face turned pale in terror.
Jared Chance
Mom, who is it?
Hannah Thompson
Don't get involved. Go to your room quickly and don't come out, no matter what!
Hannah anxiously opened the door, just as she did, a bald man entered with a group of fierce looking men whose bodies were cover with tattoos.
Baldy
Have you prepared the money?
Hannah Thompson
Baldy, I have. it's here.
at that moment, many of the neighbours had crowded around. however they kept their distance at the site of Baldy.
NEIGHBOURS:
"These guys come asking for money every month. what a ruthless bunch!"
"Exactly. where is the rule of law?"
"Shush, not so loud. they have been sent by the Scott family to collect money on schedule."
Baldy snatched the pouch from Hannah's hand and opened it to check.
Baldy
What the f*ck is this ?
Baldy
Does this even add up to ten thousand?
Hannah Thompson
Baldy, it's all in there, and we counted it. if you don't believe me, you can count it yourself.
Baldy kicked Hannah in the abdomen and sent her crashing into the ground
Baldy
How dare you ask me to count?
Baldy
I have no time for this. Change all of them to hundreds!
Dashing out of his room, Jared quickly helped hannah up.
Then, he swept an icy gaze across Badly and his men, sending a chill down their spines.
Hannah Thompson
Jared! you shouldn't be out here. Go back into your room, and don't get involved!
Hannah desperately tried to push him back.
Jared Chance
Mom,since I'm home, Let me deal with this. You should just sit tight.
After setting Hannah on a chair, Jared turned to glare at baldy.
Baldy
Aren't you the guy who hit Mr. Scott with a brick and was imprisoned 3 years for it?
Baldy
I'm surprised that you're out! Your timing is impeccable.
Baldy
Today is the day your girlfriend and Mr. Scott are going to get married. As her ex-boyfriend, aren't you going to attend it?
Baldy and his men burst out laughing.
Jared Chance
What did you say?
Jared Chance
Furrowing his brows, Jared was filled with disbelief.
Baldy
I said the girl you went to prison for is marrying Mr. Scott today. The wedding is being held at Glamor Hotel, and it is certainly luxurious. Aren't you going to have a look?
Jared Chance
Kneel and apologize to my mother. Do it, and I'll spare your lives.
Jared's gaze turned frosty as a murderous aura emanated from his body.
Feeling the tension in the air, baldy and his men stopped laughing.
Baldy
What did you say? You want me to Kneel and apologize?
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