Chapter 469

"They're from a nearby village and are difficult to handle, so it's best not to provoke them," Craig explained with a fearful expression. These troublemakers could be a real headache, especially when they had connections. Craig figured it was better to avoid trouble altogether. Just then, the door to the private room swung open, and a shirtless man covered in scars stormed out. "Where the hell are the waiters? How come there's no one in the room? You better watch it, or I'll smash this place!" Howard Lane bellowed. His eyes landed on the waitress talking to Craig, and his expression darkened. "So, there you are! Get in here and pour us some drinks!" Howard grabbed the waitress roughly, causing her to scream in fear. Craig intervened, but Howard snarled, "Back off!" Before Howard could slap Craig, Jack caught his wrist in mid-air. "What gives you the right to hit people?" he demanded. Howard was stunned. He was known for his strength; he could take on three or four grown m