Beck gazed at Jake, "I'm sorry, master Jake, but the place won't be available for today; it has already been booked."
His expression outwardly was apologetic, but inwardly, he sneered. He knew who Jake was. He was the trash of the Vermore family, still in the expert- rank even at the age of 39.
It was because of this that he always came here multiple times a month with different women, trying to show off his wealth and family connections, attempting to make himself feel better.
Regardless of him not having any power in the Vermore family, AquaHarvest always tried to maintain a good relationship with all the tiered families in Sector 3, so they had to put up with his trashy behavior every time he came.
He was glad they could finally send him back today! He couldn't help but anticipate how embarrassed he would be.
"Booked? By whom?!" Jake demanded.
"The Ravensteins."
Hearing this, Jake's angry expression suddenly calmed down, his expression becoming reluctant. "If it's the Ravensteins…" he muttered.
He wasn't in his family's city. Despite the Ravensteins controlling the entire sector, they were still relatively free to do whatever they wanted in their city. But it was different here.
This was Ravenspire, it was the capital, their town. No family had the guts to go against them here.
Just as Jake was about to turn back and leave, he suddenly felt four soft, swishy melons, two on each different hand.
He looked down to see both girls he brought with him gazing at him, a little dissatisfied. "Is there anything wrong, master Jake?" one of them asked.
'Shit!' Jake thought in his head. If he had been alone, he would have quietly left the scene, but he wasn't!
The twins were from a tier 3 family back at Dusk Town. If he were to simply turn back here, word would definitely spread! His already dangerously low reputation would go even lower!
He turned back towards Beck, "So what if it's the Ravensteins, is this how AquaHarvest treats regular customers?! Are you trying to make enemies out of the Vermore family?" He shouted.
Beck simply stared at Jake as if gazing at a fool. One was the overall ruler of the sector whose authority was second to none, and the other was a family who was below them and basically answers to them.
Who in their right mind would choose the latter?
Beck shook his head at the absurdity of this man. His face turned a little cold as he spoke, "We're sorry, master Jake, but you'll have to come back later."
Jake gritted his teeth in anger, and just as he was about to shout once more, a procession of cars arrived at the front of the building, their imposing forms immediately silencing the scene.
From it, Atticus, Caldor, Aurora, and Ember stepped out, followed by 30 master rank guards all donned in black suits and sunglasses, looking imposing.
Seeing them, Beck's face immediately changed, his cold expression replaced by a warm smile, and he walked towards Atticus and the rest, completely disregarding the fuming Jake.
As he got to them, Beck greeted them respectfully with a bow. "Welcome to the AquaHarvest, young masters, my ladies."
Caldor stepped forward and acknowledged his greeting with a nod, "We made a reservation yesterday?" he said.
Beck was the manager of the branch of AquaHarvest in Ravenspire. He had been shocked when he received a call from the main Ravenstein estate, requesting a reservation for one day.
Normally, it wouldn't have been possible under such short notice, but because it was the Ravensteins themselves, it was made possible.
"Ah, yes, young master. Please follow me," Beck said as he began leading the group inside the building.
Jake watched them with gritted teeth. He couldn't just leave like that; he had to do something.
"Hey!" he called out, making the group stop and turn to him. Seeing more than 30 master ranks suddenly focusing on him was enough to frighten many, and indeed, he was frightened. But he still couldn't stop.
"Don't you think this is unfair to everyone? Just because you're a tier one family doesn't mean you should oppress others with your power."
Atticus gazed at the silver haired man with raised eyebrows. Who was this fool? Oppress others? Doesn't he know the world they lived in? Was he just born yesterday?
Normally, Atticus would have completely ignored the man and simply walked away; it wasn't worth his time.
Unfortunately, he wasn't alone today. But he would have never imagined what unfolded next to happen.
Before Beck could respond, Caldor stepped forward, his initially smiling expression turning cold. "So what?" he said, shocking Jake a little bit.
"So what?" Jake muttered, not expecting that response.
Caldor continued, "Judging from your looks and the two ladies beside you, it's obvious you're no stranger to using power to oppress those weaker than you. So why are you whining like a little child because it's being done to you?"
Atticus's eyes widened. Was this Caldor? His jovial and nice cousin? What the heck was he witnessing!
'Is he bipolar?' Atticus thought. He had always found it weird that Caldor would suddenly experience a mood change anytime he was about to fight, but this side of him was new and shocking.
Atticus smiled, he actually kind of liked this Caldor.
The two girls, who had already let go of Jake's arms and were now standing beside him, started chuckling as Jake immediately turned crimson in embarrassment.
"You brat!" he shouted. Just as he was about to move, Caldor's cold words sounded, "Make him kneel," and immediately two master ranks from the guards disappeared, appearing behind Jake.
Both of them hit the back of his knees with such force that it cracked sending him crashing to the ground, a painful thud marking his descent.
Caldor got at eye level with Jake, whose expression was filled with pain and seething rage.
His fists were clenched, and he was trying so hard to stand, but apart from his kneecaps hurting like hell, the firm hands of both master ranks on each of his shoulders prevented him from moving.
Jake's teeths were gritted hard as Caldor's gaze met his, his voice icy as he spoke, "You should know who never to mess with."
With those words, Caldor stood up straight and simply turned to face Atticus and the rest, his cheerful smile returning to his face as if what he had just shown was fake.
"Let's head in," Caldor said, and he started walking into the building.
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A/N: Lesson of the chapter, women are dangerous, fact?
