Chapter 872

Keep One’s Words

It was after this incident that the Lach Family’s strength had plummeted greatly, making it far less
influential than before. Nowadays, the Lach Family was actually at the bottom of the Ten Greatest
Families of Eastcliff. In fact, the other families did not even recognize the current Lach Family.

Therefore, their situation was extremely embarrassing—it was considered to be one of the top Ten
Greatest Families of Eastcliff, but it was not strong and could not even garner the support of the other
nine families. In such a precarious situation, what was the difference between offending Matthew and
seeking death?

As such thoughts passed through Leroy’s mind, he chose to compromise in the end. “Mr. Larson, I-I
really didn’t know it was you! Ron is young and too reckless. He has not seen much of the world and
does not know how great you are. Since he has offended you, I-I will apologize to you on his behalf.
Please forgive us, Mr. Larson. About today’s matter, I wonder whether you would have mercy and spare
Ron for once?” He bowed deeply.

At this moment, everyone in the room was stunned. Cecilia and the others were thunderstruck as they
wondered how a member of the Lach Family, which was one of the top ten families, not only did not
seek revenge on Matthew, but instead apologized and begged for mercy like this?

Minerva was even more flabbergasted and she wondered whether she was dreaming. This is a member
of the top ten families! How could he bow down to Matthew? Why?

Upon hearing this, Matthew responded to Leroy, “You just told me that it’s either I die or you guys die
today. Since you’re a man, you must keep to your words, right?”

Leroy’s face was pale. Had he known Matthew’s identity, he wouldn’t have dared to say such words even
if he was tortured to say so.



“Mr. Larson, I was blind and didn’t recognize you earlier. I apologize to you for the offense. Mr. Larson,
what happened tonight is completely our family. We are willing to compensate for all the losses. I hope
Mr. Larson will be merciful to us!” Leroy sincerely said.

Matthew glanced at Ronald before replying, “Have mercy? Your nephew here was trying to make me
kneel earlier to beg him for mercy. Yet, you’re standing while speaking. Isn’t your sincerity a bit lacking?”



As Leroy was aware that Matthew was trying to make every member of the Lach Family present kneel,
his expression suddenly changed again. He was someone important, so if he kneeled before Matthew
this time, how could he ever present himself to others in the future? After a long moment of silence, he
suggested in a low voice, “Mr. Larson, if you have any other requests, the Lach Family will definitely
satisfy them. As Ron is the heir of the Lach Family, he represents the entire family. If he’s the one
kneeling today, it’s the same as the entire Lach Family doing so, which is impossible—”

With an icy cold gaze, Matthew sneered, “Impossible? Hehe, well, I love a challenge. Tiger, tell the
people outside to wait. For each passing minute, break the arms and legs of one member of the Lach
Family! There are more than 70 of them here this time, so Leroy, you have more than an hour to think
about it. There is no need to rush!”

Upon hearing this, Leroy’s expression changed as he immediately asked in a deep voice, “W-Why are
you doing this, Mr. Larson? The Lach Family is willing to apologize for what happened tonight, and we
are also willing to compensate. Why do you have to make a big deal out of it? Although the Lach Family
is not as strong as it once was, at least it is still one of the top ten families. D-Do you have to start a
deadly feud with the Lach Family?”

Matthew sneered, “Don’t worry, I won’t start a deadly feud. I am a man who has always been cautious in
my actions and will never leave any opportunity for my enemies to strike. If my hatred for you guys is



deep enough for a feud, then the Lach Family won’t need to exist. You understand what I mean, right?”

At that, Leroy’s expression changed instantly for the umpteenth time. He knew that Matthew meant to
completely extinguish the Lach Family!

“W-What are you on about?” Leroy gritted his teeth and roared, “Let me tell you. As a member of the ten
families, if the Lach Family has not done something that violates the bottom line, even Billy Newman
can’t do anything to us!”






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