Titus did not know Jagoan and the rest’s identities, but Mario knew. Besides that, he had heard about what had happened at the Lake family’s manor today. He was smart enough to know that Kennedy alone would never be able to intimidate Theodore, Michael, and Jadon.
“Alright! Bottoms up!” Jagoan laughed, looking utterly magnanimous.
As he spoke, he held the bottle in one hand and slapped on the bottom with the other.
Bang.
The cork instantly popped out like a cannonball.
Seeing this, the drunk Titus sobered up slightly. He looked at Jagoan in disbelief, stunned by what he did.
After a long time, he said excitedly, “F*ck! Are you a f*cking martial artist? Do you know martial arts? Awesome. Are you a martial arts expert?”
Titus fired off a barrage of questions.
Jagoan smiled and shook his head, saying, “I only know some basics…”
“F*ck! You call that basic? Say no more. Take me as a disciple! Once I know martial arts, I’m going to string Curtis up and beat him!” Titus said suddenly.
Michael, Theodore, and Jadon, who were confused as to why Jagoan would suddenly do that, were finally enlightened.
Jagoan was trying to infiltrate the Lake family, starting with Titus.
The three men were deep in thought, and all remained calm.
“Forget about being my disciple. You can come to Optimus Security Services when you have time, and I’ll teach you,” Jagoan said.
He did not conceal his identity. After all, he could tell from Titus’ speech that Titus had a deep dislike for Kennedy and Curtis. Even if Jagoan told him that he would help him kill Kennedy and Curtis, Titus would mostly just laugh and think nothing else.
“Optimus Security Services… Are you Jagoan Lennon?” Titus shuddered and was half sober.
Without waiting for Jagoan to nod, Titus turned his head with difficulty to look at Michael, Theodore, and Jadon.
It was understandable if Titus did not recognize them. However, as the head of the Quartz family, Jadon had always been active in Ocean City.
“I f*cking…” Titus looked stunned before suddenly shouting, “You four have done a good job today!”
The sudden change made everyone freeze.
The crowd could not help but wonder whether there was something wrong with Titus as he was erratic like a lunatic.
“You’re not mad that we humiliated the Lake family?” Jadon asked with a confused expression.
Titus glanced at him and said with a smile, “Ocean City’s dignitaries only know the head of the Lake family, Kennedy. No one knows the Lake family’s second and third branches. Ever since Kennedy became the patriarch, members of the second and third branches have been so unknown that people in Ocean City think Kennedy’s family branch is the only one!”
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