Chapter 5

“I hate anyone who calls me a rascal. It is an insult to my identity. You’ve got guts, kid.” Doug stared at Jason and smirked.

A group of black-clothed men soon approached from afar. Clark could not help but tremble as he saw what was happening. He hinted at Madison to leave while he spoke, “Mr. Buck, I won’t bother you. I will take my leave.”

“It was I who caused this ruckus. I will not leave just like that,” Madison said stubbornly.

He took the opportunity to avert Doug’s attention from Madison to Jason, to ensure her safety. He had done a fine job at that, it was necessary, and his family would have approved of his actions. They could not afford to provoke Doug. As for Jason, he did not care if he lived or died.

“Maddie…” Miranda’s mother muttered, sounding extremely dissatisfied with her.

Hearing Miranda’s responses, Jason's slight smirk had found its way up onto his calmed face. Even if she had not possessed any romantic feelings towards him, the action she took to protect him had warmed his heart. He looked at her with a joyous glare.

‘I will not let anyone do anything to you as long as I’m here.’

“Not bad, what an interesting woman.” Doug stared at Miranda and chuckled.

“It’s not your place to make such comments about my woman.” Jason no longer remained silent after all this time. He had always remained silent. For once, he did not, and it had shocked everyone in the hall.

‘The idiot is fearless indeed!’ Hank could not help but shake his head, seeing how the situation unfolded. ‘Does this idiot still had no idea who Doug Buck is?’

He thought Jason was still going to depend on the Dale Family to settle the issue. These situations had happened before whereby the Dale Family would handle whatever trouble Jason caused. However, it would seem that he had not fully realized the severity of this situation.

Miranda frowned and thought Jason’s actions were truly admirable, but the guy had no idea what he had done. Only an idiot would act tough in the current society without the ability to back up their arrogance.

“Good, bring this kid outside. I’ll be enjoying a show tonight.” Doug let out a laugh, as it had been many years since someone dared to speak to him like this.

At this moment, a man wearing a full suit appeared in the corridor. His eyes lit up as he spotted Jason among the rabble. The elder had ordered him to deliver the business card, and it took him substantial effort to investigate all camera footage to find Jason entering the hotel.

Jason pulled Miranda behind him while glaring at Doug coldly.

“Mr. Doug, please show us some mercy. She’s my sister, and she’s innocent.” Clark tried hard to reason with him.

“Maddie, come here quickly.” Madison’s mother looked anxious while speaking.

“P*ss off, who do you think you are, that I should give you face?” Doug coldly scolded.

“Ah, this troublemaker, fated to destroy our family, you’d even drag Maddie down with you.” Madison’s mom scolded with resentment as she witnessed the ordeal. It was evident that once Madison did what she did, Doug would not let her go unscathed.

Each of them had a phone on hand, constantly making calls. As the man in the suit watched the situation unfold, he could not help but squinted his eyes in enjoyment. He muttered, “What excellent timing.”

“Do it.” Doug snickered coldly.

“I wondered what this was about. If it isn’t Mr. Buck.” A chuckle resounded over the scene. Jason could not help but stagger his steps and looked at the intruding person.

Doug was also inspecting the person, feeling a hint of familiarity but could not recall exactly who. He looked at the person and asked, “And you are?”

“Mr. Buck is indeed a busy man. We had met last week in the Greene Estate.” The man gave a polite smile towards Doug. He was indeed young Blaker—the man that Elder Greene mentioned.

“Oh, it is Brother Blaker. Excuse me, as I have been drinking tonight.” Doug’s face immediately turned all smiles as he rubbed his head.