Chapter 1769: Sneak Attack

There was a clear warning in Master Crane's eyes as he glanced at Mateo.

The bald man, already defeated, was no longer worth Master Crane's attention.

Howard, however, turned to the bald man and said with a smirk, "Go back and explain things properly. If you're asking me for someone, a little bit of cash isn't going to cut it."

With that, Howard shifted his focus back to Mateo, exchanging a knowing look with him—a silent message that Mateo needed to think things through carefully.

Howard's...