The agreed meeting place was a park in Utren. After parking the car, Felix and Arlo walked in on foot.

Since Arlo had some pent-up frustration to let out today, he didn't bring any of his men. Besides, if he couldn't handle the situation himself, having more guys along wouldn't change a thing.

Zedekiah was already waiting by the lakeside pavilion. When he saw Felix and realized he wasn't alone, his eyes narrowed slightly.

"Mr. Newman? I'm not seeing things, am I?" Zedekiah grinned. "I didn't think you really had him backing you. You actually managed to get him here."

He had barely finished talking when Arlo kicked at him without saying a word. He wasn't in the mood for any useless chatter. In fact, seeing it was only one person made him even more annoyed. He had been expecting more of a challenge. Beating up one nobody wasn't even satisfying.

Of course, Zedekiah wasn't a match for Arlo. However, his face still carried a calm, indifferent look, like that kick wasn't going to land o