Chapter 209: Zane's Power

"Teacher, I'm just worried about dragging you into this mess. That old man is a trained martial artist..." Beckett hastily explained, concern etching his features. "A martial artist?" Zane quirked an eyebrow, a flicker of amusement in his eyes. "Do you really think your teacher would be intimidated?" "No, not at all..." Beckett quickly clarified, his hands gesturing in denial. "Mr. Lee, my concern was more about causing trouble for Mr. Carson..." Jasper chimed in, his voice laced with unease. "Master Whiteman, you're too formal. Look, Henry and I have seen our fair share of rough types. These guys are just small-time thugs. I can handle them without breaking a sweat. It's no trouble at all," Zane reassured with a confident grin. Jasper's face reddened with embarrassment. He had feared the Whiteman family was on the brink of disaster, but to Mr. Carson Junior and Zane, this was a trivial matter. The realization was humbling. Feeling somewhat sheepish, Jasper managed, "Then I owe a