Chapter 1018

It seemed that the ignorant man who was rumored to have grown up at the bottom

of society had a side far more dangerous than anyone imagined.

Jett gave a slight nod. "Thank you for the reminder, Elias. Let me think it over."

After saying their goodbyes, Jack and Elias left together.

As Yolanda watched them disappear into the distance, she couldn't help but ask, "Jett, are you really considering joining forces with them and going against Patrick?"

Jett didn't reply. His brows were furrowed, clearly weighing the risks and rewards of an alliance with Jack and Elias.

Yolanda hesitated for a moment, then continued, "You need to think about our family's future. If that guy really had the kind of powerful backing he claims, would he even come knocking on our door? Would he need to drag Elias along to make his case? I think Jack is just boasting."

Seeing Jett's lack of response, Yolanda spoke again. "This concerns our family's future. From what I've heard, Jack is nothing but a street punk. All he knows is how to fight and cause trouble. I honestly can't understand why Elias is even hanging around someone like that. I used to think he had better judgment, but maybe I was wrong."

Jett finally gave a nod. "Don't worry, Yolanda. I'll think it through carefully. How could I gamble everything our family has on something reckless?"

"Alright." Yolanda nodded, reassured by the steady look in her brother's eyes.

She had to believe in Jett. After all, he had built the family's success. If anyone could guide them to something greater, it was him.

Outside the estate, Jack and Elias looked troubled. Jett hadn't given a clear answer, and that was a bad sign.

The Carpenter and Gould families had always been close. In the past, Jett would've agreed without hesitation. 1. But his hesitation now spoke volumes. Too many unknowns lay ahead.

Perhaps Jett had already made up his mind—he just wasn't ready to share it with Jack or Elias.

"Jack, was what you said earlier true?" Elias finally broke the silence, unable to bear the tense atmosphere inside the car.

He was referring to the bold claims Jack had made to Jett, about the powerful backing he supposedly had.

The forces Jack spoke of had been astonishing enough to shake anyone listening. If Jack was telling the truth, then even without the Gould family's support the forces. behind him were formidable enough to demand attention.

"You'll see soon enough."

That cryptic answer only deepened Elias's unease. Was Jack bluffing Jett? However, the confidence in Jack's expression made it seem like it was real.

If it was true, Elias couldn't help but

be awed by the Lycan family's strength. They were like a hidden beast lurking beneath the surface of the underworld. While the four great families of Tarthy City didn't include the Lycans, it seemed clear now that the Lycan family's power surpassed them all.

Whatever the truth was, Elias was already tied to Jack. Their interests were now aligned, and there was no turning back. They would rise or fall together.

After parting ways with Elias, Jack returned home and immediately made a call, instructing his people to keep watching Gerard and to look for an opening.

The next day, Jack was set to host a private gathering. Among the invited guests were lan, Myra, and several major wealthy people from Boppington and Chopington.