Chapter 105: I'll Be Leaving Now

Griffin Gardner never dreamed that a seemingly insignificant son-in-law from a lesser family in King City would be so formidable, a stark contrast to the information he had previously gathered. His son and grandson were now kneeling before Henry Carson, subdued, with The Gardner's security proving no match for Henry. Facing Henry's dominance, Griffin started to feel fear creeping in. Yet, with so many witnesses, how could he, Griffin Gardner, show weakness? "Call Master Benjamin Jolliffe!" Griffin ordered, and one of The Gardner members hurriedly made a phone call. "No need to call, I'm already here," a rough, slightly aged voice suddenly announced from outside. A man about fifty, dressed in traditional Chinese attire, walked in, prompting everyone, including Griffin Gardner, to rise and greet him. "Mr. Jolliffe, your timing is impeccable. A moment later and The Gardner would have been finished," Griffin said urgently. "I've heard," Benjamin Jolliffe replied coolly, his gaze slowl