“And does it look like I’m joking to you?” Reed snapped sharply, his voice cutting through the air like a blade.The men standing behind their boss gasped in unison. No one had ever dared to speak to their boss like that—let alone with such blatant disrespect.“Watch your mouth!” one of them growled. “Do you even know who you’re talking to? We could send you right back to jail, you starving mutt!”Another goon stepped forward, eyes narrowing with disgust. “Boss, weren’t you saying you needed an errand boy? This one looks desperate enough to do it. Man’s probably have not had a decent meal in weeks. Let him suffer—that should be punishment enough!”He glared at Reed with unconcealed irritation. If it were up to him, he’d already have dealt with someone like Reed—useless, arrogant, and poor. He’d seen Reed’s kind before: men who couldn’t survive without crawling for scraps. So why was this one standing like he owned the place?Before he could say more, Reed slowly pulled his hand from h

“From now henceforth, as the new master of the imperial world, I order you never to steal anymore! If you need money, earn it by working for it!” Reed said firmly while the goons looked at each other in shock. It was only the boss that was quick to answer while they replied reluctantly. If they did not steal, how on earth would they fend for themselves?“And if you need me to loan you any amount, of course you can easily come to me. Anyone that belongs to our clan that steals will be beheaded!”Judging by what he had done to them earlier, they knew he was not one to blabber. Fear enveloped them from within as they all nodded in affirmative. They didn't expect a sudden turn around of things. In fact, their boss had always told them to be discreet about stealing. Just once and the man already figured out the kind of occupation they chose?A minute later, Reed walked back towards his car while a woman struggled to walk past him. Immediately, he realized it was Selena. Shocked at what h