Chapter 1532

Elliot silently approached the old man from behind, gently grabbing the back of his collar. His voice was calm and courteous as he asked, "Sir, how long have you been fishing here?" The old man instantly trembled at the sound of Elliot's voice. Elliot chuckled. "What are you afraid of?" "N-No… I…" Before he could finish explaining, Elliot lifted him by the collar and threw him heavily onto the grass behind them. The man landed with a thud, yelping in pain from the impact. Elliot quickly ripped off the man's fake beard, causing him to cry out in pain again. "Does a man of your age even need a fake beard? Should I start peeling back the layers to see how much of you is real?" Elliot's voice was icy. "Please, no! Mr. Jenkins, I'm just a pawn!" the man's voice, now devoid of its elderly disguise, pleaded. Elliot narrowed his eyes, questioning, "Where's Keaton?" "Keaton?" The man looked confused. "I don't know anyone by that name. Really, I don't." Elliot's temper fl