Chapter 16: A Pro

As Leo finished speaking, the room fell into an eerie silence.  The air seemed frozen, like the calm before a storm.  Waylon was frozen in fear and collapsed to the floor, knowing that attempting to salvage the situation was futile now. He regretted bringing Leo to meet Panther, thinking Leo would add to their presence, but instead, the young man recklessly insulted Panther without even consulting him.  Panther was a notorious figure in Welton City, a feared figure. To insult and belittle...