The Man's Decree novel Chapter 5

Chapter 5 Used Goods

When Jared arrived at the entrance, the groom’s convoy had blocked the exit.

A young man dressed in a suit and leather shoes alighted from a beautifully decorated car, holding a bouquet of flowers. That man was Leyton.

The moment he saw Jared, he was momentarily stunned. When he regained his senses, he guffawed out loud.

“I forgot that today is the day you’re released from prison. What a wonderful coincidence. Would you like to attend my wedding with Sandy?”

Leyton gave Jared a mocking look that was tainted with mischief.

All Jared did was shot Leyton an icy glare. After that, he stepped aside to leave, as he didn’t want to waste time speaking to someone like that.

“Don’t go!” Unexpectedly, Leyton blocked Jared’s way. “Is it because you can’t afford to buy a gift? Don’t worry, you don’t have to get us anything. Instead, you can have the leftovers from the banquet. We will be having our wedding reception at Glamor Hotel. If you don’t come, I’m afraid you will never have the opportunity to eat there.”

Giving Jared a contemptuous smile, Leyton even patted Jared on his cheek.

However, the latter slapped it away forcefully.

“Idiot, what’s so great about marrying used goods? You’re just having my leftovers,” Jared sneered.

In truth, Jared had never touched Sandy before. Not even her hand. He simply said it to spite Leyton as well as exact revenge on Sandy.

The very next instant, Leyton looked in Sandy’s direction.

She had told him she never held Jared’s hand before, but now he was not so sure.

Sandy grew nervous when she noticed the look on Leyton’s face. Turning to Jared, she thundered, “Jared, what lies are you spewing? How dare you accuse me of being a leftover? I would never let someone like you hold my hand!”

Even Melinda began to panic. “Jared, stop your sour grapes behavior,” she berated. “My daughter would never have let the likes of someone like you touch her!”

Then, she turned toward Leyton and explained, “Leyton, don’t listen to him. He is obviously saying it to spite you.” Given how hard it was for her to find a rich son-in-law, she was not going to let Jared’s words foil her plan.

“Mrs. Gibson, don’t worry. I won’t believe him.”

Obviously, Leyton was not a fool to be easily taken in.

“It’s up to you whether you want to believe it or not.”

Ignoring Leyton, Jared walked around him and headed out.

“Wait!” Leyton cried out. “You better keep your mouth shut. If I find you spreading rumors about my wife, I will make sure you regret it!”

Leyton was worried that Jared would sully the Scott family’s reputation.

“Haha, my mouth is my own, and I can say whatever I want. What are you going to do about it?”

Staring at Leyton coldly, Jared added, “In fact, you’re the one who should watch out. Or else, you won’t even know what hits you the day you lose your life.”