Chapter 1429

Knox might've feared Jack deep down, but fleeing in front of this many people? That would be a total disgrace. How could he ever command respect from his lackeys after that? Forcing a smirk, he feigned calm. "Fancy running into you here, you idiot. What rotten luck." His tone might have sounded fearless. But the socialite standing nearest to him noticed something strange. Knox's legs were trembling ever so slightly. His expression didn't look confident either. If anything, it looked forced, more like a strained smile than genuine composure. Was he... afraid of this nobody from Perthter City? The thought flickered through her mind, but she dismissed it just as quickly. What a joke. Knox was someone of status, and Jack was gutter trash. Knox, afraid of Jack? Impossible. Would an elephant ever be afraid of an ant? One strong sneeze from the giant could blow the tiny creature away. "Is that so?" Jack strode forward, shoving past Knox's lackeys like they were nothing. He stopped