Chapter 70 Showing You Some Moves
The Sullivan family had put much effort into hosting this meal for Leones.
It was a lavish feast with a wide variety of delicacies piled high, displaying extreme extravagance. Even Susan, attending such a high–level banquet for the first time, was utterly astonished.
She estimated that this meal alone cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, if not more.
The calculation mainly included the high–quality ingredients without even factoring in the labor
expenses.
Altogether, this meal was simply outrageous!
However, Leones remained remarkably indifferent about it all.
He had risen above the allure of material riches, refusing to let external influences sway him. He accepted them all with equanimity, whether fine wine and exquisite dishes or simple fare. Leones had cultivated a solid inner spirit during his time in prison, making him impervious to the influence of worldly possessions.
Hence, The Sullivan family’s attempt to win Leones over with this extravagant meal was in vain. As the wine flowed and the dishes enjoyed, the leaders from the Five Major Families gathered quietly.
As the banquet neared its end, Leones instructed the Five Major Families to prepare a substantial sum of money.
In addition to the funds allocated to Leones Group, they were to raise more substantially.
“There will be a great battle next Monday!“” Leones informed them, “Get your money ready!”
The assembled guests exchanged puzzled looks and uncertain what Leones meant by great battle. However, they had no choice but to comply and remain prepared at all times.
After the banquet concluded, Leones initially planned to accompany Susan back home.
However, he received an unexpected call from Gloria.
“Mr. Bloom, I hope I’m not disturbing you. I was wondering if you have some free time today,” Gloria inquired.
“It’s about the prescription you left with us. We’ve managed to source some of the rare ingredients required, but I’m not well–versed in herbs and their quality. I was hoping you could assist us,” she explained.
Leones was intrigued to learn that Gloria had located a source for the herbal ingredients.
Rare herbs were often challenging to obtain and verify, with many counterfeit or inferior products in circulation.
Leones had precisely provided the prescription to the Baker family to leverage their connections and resources to secure these ingredients for future use.
“All right. I can make time,” Leones readily agreed, “Let’s meet this afternoon to inspect the materials.”
“That’s fantastic!” Gloria joyfully exclaimed, “Mr. Bloom, where are you right now? We’ll come to pick you up.”
Leones shared his current location with Gloria and then arranged for Josh to escort Susan safely
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back to her home.
“Mr. Bloom, rest assured,” Josh assured him enthusiastically. “I’ll make sure my niece reaches home safely.”
At the same time, Josh saw an opportunity to visit his cousin and deepen their family ties. He planned to stop by their residence after dropping Susan off and perhaps even invite them for dinner to strengthen their relationship.
Josh could tell that Susan had a close connection with Leones, and being Susan’s uncle presented a perfect chance to get closer to Leones.
Shortly after bidding farewell to Susan, a familiar white Audi pulled up in front of them.
“Hero, hop in!” Darius waved Leones over.
Leones hadn’t expected Darius to join them on this trip.
Once inside the car, Leones was in for another surprise when he saw another unexpected passenger.
“It’s you!?” Leones was surprised.
“Hehe, young man, remember this old fellow?” The old man gently stroked his beard and smiled warmly.
“Huh?” This time, it was Gloria’s turn to be astonished. “Mr. Smith, do you know Mr. Bloom?”
The old man nodded with a smile. “We’ve crossed paths once.”
This old man was John, the former martial art instructor of the Sherland Guardians who had. retired and been brought out of retirement by the Baker family.
On the day when Orlando sent him to settle the score with Blackdrake over his granddaughter’s mistreatment, John had wielded a quarterstaff and single–handedly defeated the Undrago gang, leaving no one capable of opposing him.
Ultimately, it was Leones who had intervened to quell the conflict.
However, Orlando hadn’t informed his granddaughter, Gloria, about the showdown between the Baker family and Blackdrake, so she was unaware of it. She had no idea that the two men had a prior encounter and fought each other.
“Is that so?” Darius chuckled upon hearing this. “Well, it’s a small world. Everyone seems to know each other.”
“Hero, this is Mr. John Smith, the former martial art instructor of the Sherland’s hundred thousand forbidden armies. His skill is second only to the war god himself,” Darius explained. “Since you’re quite skilled, it’s a great opportunity for Mr. Smith to give you some pointers.”
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