Chapter 58: Chapter 58 - Fashionably Late
He turned around and said politely, "Mr. Raymond, is there anything else you need?"
I stood up and returned the ginseng to Mikael Gutierrez.
Mikael Gutierrez was startled and said with some trepidation, "Mr. Raymond, what do you mean by this?"
I said indifferently, "I promised you, and I assure you that Gutierrez Family Martial Arts School will definitely win."
"As for this ginseng, you can take it back. This time, I’ll help you for free."
I had been particularly disgusted with the O’Connor Family’s attitude.
Moreover, Mikael Gutierrez’s attitude was very polite, which formed a sharp contrast to Quinn O’Connor.
Even without the ginseng, I would still help the Gutierrez Family.
Mikael Gutierrez was first taken aback and then said excitedly, "Mr. Raymond, are you really serious?"
"Absolutely," I said indifferently.
Mikael Gutierrez was overjoyed and reminded, "Mr. Raymond, I heard that Quinn O’Connor has invited an inner strength expert. You have to be careful."
Hearing this, I said indifferently, "I can crush him with one finger."
A mere first-rank inner strength expert had no qualifications to fight back against me.
After expressing his gratitude several times, Mikael Gutierrez left the Dragon Rising Community.
The date was set for tomorrow, which made me somewhat excited.
Ordinary people paid no attention to the competition between these two.
But for some wealthy people and martial artists, this competition had been the focus of attention, and some even started placing bets.
The O’Connor and Gutierrez Families had been competing for many years, from the initial confrontations between Quinn O’Connor and Mikael Gutierrez to their disciples’ duels, with the Gutierrez Family losing every time.
But the Gutierrez Family would not let go of any opportunity to compete with the O’Connor Family.
Mikael Gutierrez believed that as long as he didn’t die, he could eventually succeed.
The next day.
I declined Mikael Gutierrez’s offer to send a car to pick me up.
I went to the River City Gymnasium together with Victor Green and Kenneth.
A lot of people had already gathered at the gymnasium early, and tickets were sold in four digits.
Quinn O’Connor, Nola O’Connor, and others were already waiting there.
"Luka, you have to finish early, because later I still have to go shopping!" Nola O’Connor said coquettishly.
Luka Winston smiled and said, "What’s so interesting about shopping? When it’s over, I’ll take you to a high-end dance party."
"Wow, really?" Nola O’Connor’s eyes lit up, and she excitedly said, "Thank you, Luka!"
Quinn O’Connor sat to one side with his eyes slightly closed, adopting a master’s demeanor.
Local River City businessmen approached and greeted him frequently.
It could be seen that Quinn O’Connor’s status in River City was quite high.
"Master, Mikael Gutierrez is here," Noah Seth whispered into Quinn O’Connor’s ear.
Upon hearing this, Quinn O’Connor suddenly opened his eyes and looked towards the entrance.
He smiled and said, "Let’s go meet our Mr. Gutierrez."
With that, he stood up and led Luka Winston, Noah Seth, and others towards Mikael Gutierrez.
"Mr. Gutierrez, long time no see!" Quinn O’Connor shouted with a smile.
Mikael Gutierrez looked at Quinn O’Connor and bowed politely, "Mr. O’Connor, you came quite early."
Quinn O’Connor smiled faintly, "Well, it’s better to finish early and go home. After all, everyone’s busy."
With regard to Quinn O’Connor’s provocation, Mikael Gutierrez didn’t say much.
"Huh? Why don’t I see your disciple?" Quinn O’Connor looked around, his gaze falling on Mikael Gutierrez’s attendant.
"It can’t be this little guy, right? Looking at him, he probably can’t even withstand one punch!" Quinn O’Connor laughed out loud.
"You!" Mikael Gutierrez’s attendant was instantly angered. Just as he was about to speak, he was stopped by Mikael Gutierrez.
Mikael Gutierrez laughed and said, "Mr. O’Connor, it’s not him. My disciple hasn’t arrived yet."
"Is he too scared to come?" Quinn O’Connor sneered.
"Coming or not, it’s all the same. He’ll lose either way." Luka Winston laughed.
Mikael Gutierrez’s gaze fell on Luka Winston, then he laughed and said, "This must be Mr. O’Connor’s disciple, right?"
Quinn O’Connor said with some pride, "Exactly! His name is Luka Winston, a first-rank inner strength expert!"
Mikael Gutierrez’s face changed slightly.
It seemed that the rumors were true, and Quinn O’Connor had indeed invited an inner strength expert.
"Mr. Gutierrez, do you think there’s any need to compete?" Quinn O’Connor laughed.
Mikael Gutierrez replied politely, "Nothing is set in stone, so there’s no rush."
"Hmph, there aren’t many people in River City who can compete with my Luka!" Nola O’Connor huffed.
Mikael Gutierrez smiled and looked at Nola O’Connor, "Miss Nola, shouldn’t you be studying at this time? How do you have the time to go watch the competition with your father?"
Quinn O’Connor frowned.
Nola O’Connor had been pampered and spoiled in River City, gaining a notorious reputation. Everyone knew Quinn O’Connor’s daughter was unruly, and she had been expelled from several schools in the recent past.
Clearly, Mikael Gutierrez was deliberately picking at Quinn O’Connor’s wound.
"I can go wherever I want, old man! It’s none of your damn business!" Nola O’Connor cursed.
Mikael Gutierrez laughed loudly and ignored the O’Connor Family members.
Everyone sat down in the spectator stands, waiting for the competition to begin.
In the blink of an eye, more than ten minutes had elapsed.
"I say, Mr. Gutierrez, why hasn’t your man arrived yet?" Quinn O’Connor asked mockingly.
"Don’t worry, it might just be a traffic jam," said Mikael Gutierrez.
"Heh, is it a traffic jam, or is he too afraid to come?" Quinn O’Connor sneered.
"Mr. Gutierrez, how about this?" Luka Winston suddenly spoke up.
"Since your disciple hasn’t arrived, why don’t I fight you instead?" Luka Winston clenched his fist.
"If even you aren’t a match for me, there’s no need for your disciple to come."
Mikael Gutierrez’s face turned ugly.
It was obvious that Luka Winston was humiliating him! For Quinn O’Connor to send a disciple to fight him, whether he lost or won, it would be a laughingstock if the news got out!
"I..."
"Mr. Gutierrez, I’m sorry for being late."
Just as Mikael Gutierrez was about to agree, I walked in from the entrance.
They then saw me walking towards Mikael Gutierrez with Kenneth and Victor Green.
