Mr. Williams?
Which Mr. Williams?
Could he be Boss’ Boss?
Well, only Boss’ Boss could make him act that way...
That sudden realization made everyone break out in cold sweat.
Why would Boss’ Boss look like such a beggar, with the worn-out clothes and old-school Santana?
Even we have better things than him...
“What are you standing around for? Get on your knees!” T-Rex bellowed.
Everyone’s knees buckled, and they fell to the ground in unison, pleading for Zeke’s mercy.
As for the bald guy, he felt like he could have a panic attack there and then.
He would never have imagined that the person he was threatening just a while ago was his Boss’ superior.
If they were to strictly follow the rules, his Boss would bury him alive in a pot and throw him into the river or force him to stab himself at the very least.
It’s all over... I’m done... Dead meat.
“Don’t worry. You were just carrying out your duties as guards, so I won’t punish you for being responsible,” Zeke said.
His gracious statement was like a second chance to live. Everyone heaved a sigh of relief and thanked him profusely.
Looks like Boss’ Boss has a much better temper...
They would not be so lucky if it were a different person...
“However...” Zeke said, turning to look at the bald man.
The bald man shivered, and the smell of ammonia began to permeate the air.
He was frightened to the point that he wet himself.
“Mr. Williams, please, spare me! I have a family to feed...”
“Don’t worry, I’m not going to kill you,” Zeke said.
“However, you didn’t seem to believe me when I said that I could knock you out with one slap. Why don’t I demonstrate it right now?”
“No, M-Mr. Williams, I believe you! T-There’s no need to prove it!” the bald man stammered.
T-Rex slammed his fist down on the bald man’s head and hollered, “Shut up and cooperate with Mr. Williams!”
“O-okay...” the bald man stuttered.
Without a choice, he stuck his head forward and closed his eyes.
In reality, he was still not convinced that Zeke could knock him out with a single slap. Hence, he decided to just humor Zeke for once and pretend to pass out.
Zeke raised his palm and brought it down upon the bald man’s head.
Instantly, the bald man’s body went flying into the walls of the room before crashing into the thick cement and flopping onto the floor with a loud thud. Then, he passed out at once.
However, the guards were not yet convinced. In fact, they were genuinely impressed with the bald man’s ‘acting skills’.
They were reluctant to believe that anyone could knock a person out with a single slap.
“Alright, enough fighting. Let the guests in,” Zeke said.
T-Rex nodded. “Yes, Sir!”
“Wait! You! The one with spectacles! Can you help me out too?”
“Escort my parents-in-law, my wife, and Nancy in later on. Keep the rest of the Hinton family out,” Zeke ordered.
Tears welled up in the bespectacled man’s eyes as he nodded profusely. “Yes. Yes Sir! I will carry out your orders.”
Does this mean that I’m going to get a promotion? he thought gleefully.
I’m going to be rich!
Meanwhile, the other guards glared at the bespectacled man jealously as they regretted not standing up for Zeke just a few moments ago.
If they had been kinder, they might have piqued Zeke’s interest too...
The bespectacled man left soon after to escort Lacey and her family into the hotel.
In the meantime, the rest of the guards heaved the bald man onto their shoulders and carried him out.
After they got out of everyone else’s earshot, one of them started to pat the bald man’s face gently. “Hey, stop pretending! Wake up!”
“Mr. Williams is gone!”
Despite everything, the bald man’s eyes remained closed.
One of the guards took out a lighted cigarette and pressed the head lightly against the bald man’s skin, only to receive no response.
Fear began to appear on the guards’ faces as the truth dawned upon them.
Baldy is actually unconscious!
The Boss’ Boss knocked him out with one slap, just as he had promised.
What in the world?
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