Hansel laughed and said, “Master Stone, what are you afraid of? You’re one of the district masters of District 12, after all.”
Tucker also laughed and said, “Master Clarke, even so, this is your Clarke family’s internal affairs. If an outsider like me intervenes and the main Clarke family takes offense, the result won’t end well for me.”
Hansel fell silent. His eyes tensed as he asked, “Master Stone, are you sure you won’t help?”
Tucker smiled and said, “Master Clarke, it’s not that I don’t want to help but this is… You should understand that I need to take care of my men. Helping the branch family at this time will pose a great risk for us. If there aren’t enough benefits for my men to risk their lives, I’m afraid I’m powerless to order them around.”
At this point, Hansel naturally understood the meaning of Tucker’s words.
He thought about it and said, “Master Stone, as long as you help the branch family tomorrow, not only will District 12 be yours but I’ll also give you another district to rule. What do you think?”
“Okay!”
Tucker suddenly slapped the armrest of the sofa and laughed. He raised his wine glass and said to Hansel, “Master Clarke, you’re indeed a person who has accomplished great things. You have the drive! I’ll certainly help you with this task. Cheers!”
Hansel smiled and raised his glass to toast Tucker.
The storm started brewing tonight. All forces were in motion. This was a huge vortex enough to engulf everything in its path.
It was near dawn yet Philip was still awake and standing in the yard, waiting for his subordinate’s report.
17 faced the golden light of the rising sun and walked up to Philip from behind. She bowed slightly and said, “Young Master, the forces of the branch family have already gathered. Tucker Stone of District 12 also made secret contact with Hansel Clarke last night and should be making a move now. As for Seth Larson, he has yet to take action.”
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