Chapter 1654

"Mister Thompson, are you seeing this? You've already agreed to let us leave, but Leon's trying to stop us! If he ends up in some conflict with us because he doesn't know his place, please keep your promise. Don't protect him," Charlie said seriously.

He had to render John neutral so that he would not help Leon fight him.

"I…"

John was speechless.

He could tell what Charlie was planning, but he had a point—he, John, gave him his word. Since he was from the older generation, he could not go against his promise, especially when it affected his family's reputation.

Furthermore, he did not want the matter to get any bigger, so he was not planning on going against his word anyway.

"Mister Wolf, you should just forget about it. Since they've stepped out of the matter, you should let them leave," John advised.

"That's right!"

"Leon, we're all fine now anyway. Let's just let the matter rest!"

Patrick and Damian chimed in as well, advising Leon as they did.

Even though Charlie had inj