Schubert was taken aback and then pleased at his second son's words. Still, he worried, "Channing is Cross' territory. Are you sure that you can handle him?"
Jerry chuckled and replied, "I personally think that it would be child's play. However, if you still don't trust me, why won't you allow Bill to come with me? With him by my side, nobody in the South would dare stop me."
Bill had hailed from a family of fighters, meaning that he had learned various combat skills since young. In his younger years, he used to be a boxer in the illegal boxing rings. For many years, he had held the title of reigning champion, for the Underground World Boxing Tournament. He had never once lost, and countless champions from other countries had fallen before his fists.
However, due to some unfortunate reasons, he somehow became indebted to the Barton family. Thus began his career as their majordomo.
Seven years ago, Schubert had been ambushed by his enemies, meaning that he had been surrounded by over a thousand assassins.
Bill had fought on alone, trying desperately to protect Schubert. In the end, he had managed to kill three hundred of those assassins, rescuing Schubert from their clutches.
For that reason alone, Bill was considered the Barton family's guardian.
Schubert narrowed his eyes in thought before nodding. "Fine. Take Bill with you to Channing."
"Okay, dad!" Jerry answered enthusiastically.
Turning to Bill, Schubert instructed, "Bill, take good care of Jerry for me. Also, I give you permission to slaughter as you please. Let those fools witness what could happen to those who offend the Barton family!" "Yes, sir!" Bill murmured.
At Riverside Garden, Channing.
Nathan was having lunch with his family.
"Honey, there's something that I need to talk to you about," he urged.
Penny, Benson, Leah, Kylie, and even Queenie stared at Nathan curiously, wondering what he was going to say.
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