Chapter 423:

Meanwhile.

Onyx Vela town.

In an old and busy street, there's an old-fashioned restaurant.

In a private room on the second floor of the restaurant, Theophilus sat upright in the central position, his face emotionless, his dark eyes emitting a chilling sharpness that was frightening.

Opposite him, Richard and Jethro sat uneasily.

Both were anxiously worried, their expressions tense.

They could feel, beneath boss Jake's calm demeanor, how much killing intent had accumulated.

Mrs. Jake's abduction had undoubtedly touched boss Jake's raw nerve.

"Mr. Jake... This incident is due to my negligence; I hope you will reprimand me.” Richard spoke first, his face showing embarrassment as he stood up and said: “All that I have was given by Mr. Jake. If Mr. Jake is angry, then please go ahead and punish me; I am willing to take full responsibility."

"Boss Jake, I also bear responsibility for this matter... I have nothing else to say, it's up to Boss Jake to decide how to handle it."

Jethro also sud