Mag-log inSeeing Leo actually turn and walk away, Jack immediately fumbled for his phone and made a call. When he hung up, he nodded at the pale Scarlett beside him and said in a low voice, "My family's men are on their way."Clutching her throbbing head, Scarlett sobbed with a mix of pain and fury, "When those two bitches come back out, have them bring every glass pitcher from the kitchen. I'm going to crack open all three of their skulls!"Meanwhile, Leo returned to Donna's table. Wearing an apologetic look, he said to the mother and daughter, "I'm really sorry, Donna, Chloe. I ran into someone I have unfinished business with. I don't think I can stay for the meal. Next time, I'll—"Donna smiled and waved her hand. "The food's already here. Whatever it is, eat first. It won't take long.""Leo darling, are you trying to run away?" Chloe blinked her big eyes at him, disappointment plain on her face.Since when had it become 'Leo darling'?Leo gave her a puzzled look and shook his head. "No
Glass shards exploded outward. Scarlett shrieked, shielding her face as she staggered back. Jack reeled from the blow, his vision swimming. He stumbled, nearly going down, but Leo yanked him upright by the arm and dragged him in front of the bleeding manager and the terrified waitress."Apologize," Leo said, his voice icy.Jack felt a warm trickle run down his temple. He touched his head—his fingers came away red. Fury and panic surged. "Do you have any idea who I am?! My father is Ezra Thornton! You think you can hit me and get away with—"CRASH!Another glass pitcher shattered against his skull. Leo didn't waste words. He repeated, voice flat, "Apologize."As Leo reached for a third pitcher from a nearby table, Jack finally broke. Terrified, his voice cracking, he shouted toward the women, "I'm sorry! I'm sorry!""Kneel. Or bow properly," Leo said, still holding the bottle. "Make it sincere. They have to accept it. Otherwise, I'll break every bottle in this place over your he
Every eye in the restaurant was locked on Leo like he'd lost his mind.Was the guy deaf? Had he not just heard who that man in the suit was?Jack was from the Thornton family. In Sanctum, even the authorities had to show him deference. And this guy had just told Jack to get lost?Even Jack let out a disbelieving scoff. He glared at Leo and barked, "You ignorant punk! Who do you think you are to speak to me like that? Scarlett, who is this guy?"Scarlett took a deep breath and steeled herself. The bad blood between them was past the point of no return. Her best move now was to make sure he was finished—crushed under her heel for good."Oh, him?" She curled her lip disdainfully and wrapped her arm around Jack's. "His name is Leo Sterling. Years ago, he stuck to me like a piece of cheap tape, couldn't take a hint. When my father found out, he had him thrown in prison for five years. He just got out, and now he's come sniffing around again."Jack stared at Leo in shock for a second,
Before the manager could even finish, the man in the suit snatched the glass water pitcher from the table and smashed it down on her head with a sickening crack."Ah!" The manager screamed, clutching her head as blood welled between her fingers. She staggered, then collapsed to the floor.The nearby waitress shrieked in terror. "How could you…?! You're a bully!"Other diners pointed angrily at the suited man and his girlfriend. "Hey! Who do you think you are? Beating someone in public—do you have any respect for the law?""I saw the whole thing! The waitress's hands were full. That woman could have moved her own bag, but she refused. It's just a little spilled soup—why take it out on the poor girl?""We're all people here. Being a waitress doesn't make her less than you. What gives you the right to act so high and mighty? Call the cops!"The man in the suit dug a pinky finger in his ear, flicked it, then roared at the crowd, "Shut your damn mouths!"Two hulking men seated across
After leaving the precinct, Leo took a call, flagged down a taxi, and headed to Lunara Restaurant.It was a couple-themed restaurant. Leo had no idea why Donna had asked him to come here. But when he saw both mother and daughter waiting, he scratched his head in resignation.It seemed that his master's lover genuinely intended to play matchmaker—determined to tie her daughter's fate to his.Donna waved at him from a table. Leo sighed and walked over. At this point, turning back wasn't an option.Chloe shot him an apologetic glance and gave him a look they both understood: just play along, neither side needs to take this seriously.Leo walked over and asked Donna, "Donna, isn't work busy today? You have time for lunch?"She smiled. "Even when it's busy, you still have to eat. And this place isn't far from my school. I'll just grab a quick bite and head back. You two can take your time and chat. You haven't been busy these past few days, right? And since Chloe's appointment letter
Of course, the bow wasn't for Leo—it was for the padparadscha sapphire thumb ring.Leo returned the gesture. "It's an honor to see you, Sonny. And thank you for being part of the receiving team yesterday. There were too many people around, so it wasn't convenient to acknowledge you."Among the people who'd come to pick him up from prison the day before, Sonny had stood in the second row, right behind Atlas. But Leo hadn't known his identity at the time.In truth, he'd noted every person present in that team. He had remembered each one.It was a skill he'd learned after the Blind Master took him into training.The Blind Master didn't remember many of his disciples, but Sonny was one of the few—because he was the one who had helped the master gain access to Alcatan Penitentiary back then. He just hadn't held his current position yet.That was why Leo dared walk into the precinct today—simply to meet this senior brother of his face‑to‑face. Not to ask him for help with revenge, but







