Chapter 661

Bruce's defeat had lost them their last line of support. There was no stopping Wilbur now if they refused to admit what they had done. But admitting to the scheme would be digging their own grave too. Even the businessmen and cultivators in this room would tear them down, let alone Leonard and Wilbur. The target of the scheme was Leonard, but they had also fooled everyone else here in the meantime. Things were not going to end well for them now that Bruce was down. Just then, the rest of the businessmen and cultivators were returning to their senses bit by bit. If Bruce had the nerve to scam Leonard, would that not make them far easier victims? These people in power hardly cared about them, hatching up a scheme this elaborate to fool everyone. The crowd began to murmur among themselves. These murmurs grew louder and louder, turning into shouts and complaints. Amon, Reed, and Brody turned pale as ghosts, unsure of what to do. Jon let out a sigh, getting to his feet. "Lad