CHAPTER 93

Elliott heard Thomas's voice and rushed into the dining room, only to find it in a mess. The tables and chairs were smashed beyond recognition, and the wall paintings and potted plants were lying crookedly on the ground. It was a far cry from the grand opening of the restaurant.

As Elliott followed the sound to the kitchen, he saw Griffen kicking Thomas, who was already lying on the ground with a head full of blood. Nica stood by with a look of disgust. The two were engaged in some filthy business when they suddenly heard a loud noise outside.

They went out to see Thomas smashing the storefront that Griffen had personally decorated with a brick. Griffen, already angry because of the phone call from his family, picked up a brick and smashed it at Thomas. Thomas dodged and then rushed into the restaurant with stones and bricks, causing even more wanton destruction.

Unable to bear it any longer, Nica joined Griffen in beating up Thomas. Despite locking the door, Griffen was st