Chapter 263


    That was it. Suddenly, there was a deafening silence as everyone gaped in bewilderment.


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    Not only were Benedict and his family stunned, but the group of people Glen brought along was equally


    shocked. Why is the mayor being so respectful toward the youngster? This is unbelievable!


    Tommy couldn’t help but giggle silently as he swept a nce at everyone in the room.


    The entourage of officials following Glen quickly came back to their senses. There must be a reason


    why Mr. Lowe is so respectful toward the young man! Perhaps he’s the son of someone important!


    With that thought in their minds, all of them held their sses and offered Jared a


    toast.


    Benedict’s and his family’s faces were still drained of all colors. At the same time, they were starting to


    feel a little intimidated by Jared as they wondered what was going on before their eyes. Needless to


    say, they were still in disbelief.


    Simrly, Devin was in utter shock. He then red at Benedict, hoping that he could offer some sort of


    exnation. How could he not tell me he was having a meal with someone so important?


    Unfortunately for him, Benedict was in no state to give him an answer. By then, he couldn’t possibly tell


    Devin that Jared was merely an ex-convict, and he wasn’t anyone worth mentioning.


    “Mr. Chance, how’s the wine? I’ll get another bottle for you!” Tommy asked as he stared at Jared’s


    empty ss.


    “What wine?” Jared shot Tommy a look.


    “The Sauvignon nc that was specially delivered to you, of course! It seems like you’ve already


    finished both the bottles!” Tommy pointed his finger at the empty bottles.


    “I didn’t even get a sip of it. Someone told me it was meant for them. Hence, I wasn’t allowed to drink


    it!” Jared was staring sinisterly at Simon when he said that