The Douglas family had always dismissed him as a nobody, a poor man without influence.

Yet, as they were on the receiving end of his wrath, they finally started to fear him.

“I don’t care who you are. The Douglas family has powerful connections! You don’t know who you’re messing with!” Franklin knew that acting intimidating would be pointless, so he decided to bring up his connections to intimidate Dustin.

“Oh? Do tell,” Dustin said mildly.

“Hmph! Brandon Jameson, the commissioner overseeing all Southwestern regional affairs, is our patron!” Franklin declared loudly.

“You probably don’t even know how powerful he is. Even if you’ve got some sway in the Somerton Arbitration Court, you’re nothing compared to him!”

The Douglas family’s confidence surged at the mention of this commissioner.

“Dustin, you broke my leg and severed my mother’s finger! This debt will be repaid in blood!” Keller roared from the floor.

Dustin suddenly burst into laughter.

“Commissioner? Impr