Chapter 486

After Lucien said his piece, he rolled up his sleeves and was ready to go after Matthew. He took a few steps but noticed Dominic sitting in the car without budging. Lucien was baffled. "Why aren't you going, Dominic?" Dominic shook his head. "We can't do anything to him now. He's just a nobody who's not even worth our time. But at this point, he's a pawn being used by the higher-ups in their power plays. We can't mess with him." Lucien chuckled and added, "I get it, Dominic. Our mission is to protect him. We're only going to teach him a lesson, not to actually take him out." Dominic frowned. "The Wood family is involved, so let's not stir up any trouble. There will be plenty of opportunities to deal with him in time." Lucien huffed. "Fine. We're letting it slide this time, but if he tries to boss us around again, I won't let him get away with it." … When Matthew entered the private card room, Jane approached with a beam and glanced behind him. "Wasn't there a woman with you yest