The slap was so hard that Caleb was momentarily stunned.
He was about to say something when his phone rang. Gideon shouted angrily on the phone, "What's the meaning of this, Caleb? How could you mobilize the team without a superior's approval? You'll be investigated on this matter when you get back."
Gideon slammed down the phone as he ended the call, leaving Caleb standing blankly at the same spot.
Caleb had completely forgotten to confront the man. He was certain that he had messed things up big time.
The villagers started to lose control after realizing how the matter had unfolded. They never expected that witnessing a street brawl would trigger such a terrifying authority.
How did things turn out this way?
The villagers had never experienced something like this before, and they were terrified.
Some of the timid villagers were worried they would get into trouble. They threw their cutleries on the ground, sprinted toward their houses, and locked their door tightly.
Eventually, Caleb could only stare at Jack blankly. Leo and the rest of the group were taken away. He was trembling in anger, but there was nothing he could do.
However, what gave Caleb a slight relief was that Shawn's father was no ordinary man either—he had considerable influence over the province. Caleb believed he would step in and smooth over the conflict.
So, after the other party left with a few large trucks of people, Caleb left without saying a word, his expression darkened.
Kevin, Shawn, and the rest left the place, holding each other up. Today's fight had ended in a crushing defeat for him.
Shawn and Caleb thought this was the end of the matter, but they had underestimated Leo, Yohann, and the group.
In reality, Leo and Yohann were ruthless, barely hesitating to make one's life a living hell.
If one slapped them, they would return it to them a thousandfold.
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