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Chapter 872
Chapter 872
Chapter 872
Chapter 872 Keep One’s Words
It was after this incident that the Lach Family’s strength had plummeted greatly, making it far less influential than before. Nowadays, the Lach Family was actually at the bottom of the Ten Greatest Families of Eastcliff. In fact, the other families did not even recognize the current Lach Family.
Therefore, their situation was extremely embarrassing—it was considered to be one of the top Ten Greatest Families of Eastcliff, but it was not strong and could not even garner the support of the other nine families. In such a precarious situation, what was the difference between offending Matthew and seeking death?
As such thoughts passed through Leroy’s mind, he chose to compromise in the end. “Mr. Larson, I-I really didn’t know it was you! Ron is young and too reckless. He has not seen much of the world and does not know how great you are. Since he has offended you, I-I will apologize to you on his behalf. Please forgive us, Mr. Larson. About today’s matter, I wonder whether you would have mercy and spare Ron for once?” He bowed deeply.
At this moment, everyone in the room was stunned. Cecilia and the others were thunderstruck as they wondered how a member of the Lach Family, which was one of the top ten families, not only did not seek revenge on Matthew, but instead apologized and begged for mercy like this?
Minerva was even more flabbergasted and she wondered whether she was dreaming. This is a member of the top ten families! How could he bow down to Matthew? Why?
Upon hearing this, Matthew responded to Leroy, “You just told me that it’s either I die or you guys die today. Since you’re a man, you must keep to your words, right?”
Leroy’s face was pale. Had he known Matthew’s identity, he wouldn’t have dared to say such words even if he was tortured to say so.
“Mr. Larson, I was blind and didn’t recognize you earlier. I apologize to you for the offense. Mr. Larson, what happened tonight is completely our family. We are willing to compensate for all the losses. I hope Mr. Larson will be merciful to us!” Leroy sincerely said.
Matthew glanced at Ronald before replying, “Have mercy? Your nephew here was trying to make me kneel earlier to beg him for mercy. Yet, you’re standing while speaking. Isn’t your sincerity a bit lacking?”
As Leroy was aware that Matthew was trying to make every member of the Lach Family present kneel, his expression suddenly changed again. He was someone important, so if he kneeled before Matthew this time, how could he ever present himself to others in the future? After a long moment of silence, he suggested in a low voice, “Mr. Larson, if you have any other requests, the Lach Family will definitely satisfy them. As Ron is the heir of the Lach Family, he represents the entire family. If he’s the one kneeling today, it’s the same as the entire Lach Family doing so, which is impossible—”
With an icy cold gaze, Matthew sneered, “Impossible? Hehe, well, I love a challenge. Tiger, tell the people outside to wait. For each passing minute, break the arms and legs of one member of the Lach Family! There are more than 70 of them here this time, so Leroy, you have more than an hour to think about it. There is no need to rush!”
Upon hearing this, Leroy’s expression changed as he immediately asked in a deep voice, “W-Why are you doing this, Mr. Larson? The Lach Family is willing to apologize for what happened tonight, and we are also willing to compensate. Why do you have to make a big deal out of it? Although the Lach Family is not as strong as it once was, at least it is still one of the top ten families. D-Do you have to start a deadly feud with the Lach Family?”
Matthew sneered, “Don’t worry, I won’t start a deadly feud. I am a man who has always been cautious in my actions and will never leave any opportunity for my enemies to strike. If my hatred for you guys is
deep enough for a feud, then the Lach Family won’t need to exist. You understand what I mean, right?”
At that, Leroy’s expression changed instantly for the umpteenth time. He knew that Matthew meant to completely extinguish the Lach Family!
“W-What are you on about?” Leroy gritted his teeth and roared, “Let me tell you. As a member of the ten families, if the Lach Family has not done something that violates the bottom line, even Billy Newman can’t do anything to us!”