Pirate: My saber is a shining single scabbard

Quiet indoors.

Hughes is planning what to do after leaving the Cuomo family.

Suddenly, a burst of heavy footsteps came from outside the door, from far to near.

Hearing the movement, the single sword sheath swimming by the side quickly flew to Hughes's knee, motionless like an ordinary sword.

crunch~

The door opened, and a strong man over three meters tall appeared outside.

This strong man wore a slightly bloated black suit and wore a pair of white gloves on his hands.

Hughes raised his head slightly to glance at the visitor, then lowered his head and continued drinking.

The visitor's name is Bentley, he is the combat captain of the Como family, and he claims to be the strongest person in the family.

Under the slightly bloated and ridiculous black suit, there was a pair of metal armor, and under the white socks was a pair of iron gloves.

It is said that this equipment cannot be taken off even when sleeping.

And this guy has a very arrogant name, even he has to admire him.

Known as 'Iron Fist' Bentley.

After Bentley came in, his eyes instantly fell on Hughes who was drinking leisurely.

Then he said slightly provocatively: "So you are hiding here..."

"Is there a problem?"

Hughes interrupted without looking up.

"you..."

Bentley was annoyed by Hughes's casual attitude, but remembered the leader's instructions and had to suppress his dissatisfaction.

He snorted softly and continued: "The leader is holding a birthday party. As a senior member of the family, it is not appropriate for you to hide and not show up."

"I like the quiet," Hughes said quietly.

Bentley didn't expect that he would move the leader out, but the other party would still remain unmoved.

Now it seems that the leader had to make such a plan out of necessity.

But that's fine, this way Hughes won't be a threat to his own position.

Bentley suppressed his thoughts and said patiently:

"The leader has important news to announce later, and it has something to do with you, so don't be absent."

Is it about me?

Only then did Hughes become a little more interested, a little curious about what tricks Como was going to do.

"I see."

Hughes nodded to indicate he would not be absent.

"ASAP."

After Bentley left, Hughes leaned back in his chair and pondered.

The leader, Como, had explicitly or covertly asked him to be completely loyal to the Como family several times, but he had always been prevaricated by him, and he almost refused explicitly.

Could it be that this old guy wants to do his old trick again?

Although he suffered a lot of kindness from the Como family when he was weak, he also repaid them all when he became stronger.

He considers himself to be the greatest contributor to the fact that the Como family has grown to become one of the five major mafias in the West China Sea.

Therefore, he does not owe the Cuomo family anything.

And he had no intention of falling out with the Como family. He just planned to wait for the banquet and prepare before leaving quietly.

"I hope you won't make the mistake of yourself..."

After a moment, Hughes stood up and walked towards the banquet hall. The single sword scabbard automatically flew to Hughes' waist and hung there.

......

The hall was bustling with people.

Hughes walked to the edge of the crowd and waited.

At the same time, from the corner of his eye, he observed the leader Como who was changing cups and cups in the banquet center.

But after observing for a moment, I didn't notice anything strange.

When Cuomo saw Hughes appearing in the banquet hall, a flash of fluctuation flashed in his eyes.

Then he walked out of the crowd, came to the top of the hall, and shouted:

"Everyone!!"

"Please be quiet!!"

When all the eyes of the audience were focused on him, Como nodded with satisfaction.

"Everyone, I have important news to announce!"

"Before that, I would like to introduce someone to you."

After Como finished speaking, his body shifted slightly and his palms pointed in a certain direction.

And everyone on the field cast their gazes in the direction indicated by Como.

At the end of the direction, a young man wearing a burgundy suit with a sword on his waist stood quietly.

"..."

Being caught off guard and becoming the center of attention on the court, Hughes was a little depressed but didn't show it on his face.

What does this old guy want to do?

After the banquet's attention was focused on Hughes, Cuomo continued: "This is Baker Hughes, whose reputation has spread throughout the West Sea!"

As soon as he finished speaking, there was a sudden uproar in the audience.

"Is he the Blood Sword?"

"So young?"

"Don't the rumors say that he has a hideous face and looks like a demon?"

"He's so handsome, but he's just a little bit worse than me!"

"..."

These voices mainly came from outside guests. Although they had heard of Hughes's reputation and deeds, it was the first time they saw him in person.

"Hughes is young, promising and powerful. He has gone through fire and water for the Como family and made great contributions..."

Cuomo spoke from above.

Hughes was surprised and watched Como's performance above with interest.

This old guy had suppressed him overtly or covertly in the past, fearing that his authority would be damaged if he showed too much edge.

Today, he was uncharacteristically praising him. What do you want?

Do you want to put him on the fire to roast him?

Of course, Hughes noticed the jealous and resentful looks from some of the family's senior officials and elders, but he didn't take it to heart at all.

If Cuomo's plot is that simple, it can only be said that he is old!

Above, Cuomo continued to talk some nonsense, and then changed the subject...

"Everyone in the family knows that I once had a son, but he was killed by the enemy more than ten years ago."

"After that, I never had any descendants. I devoted all my energy to the development of the family..."

Ok?

Hearing this, Hughes suddenly had an ominous premonition in his heart.

This old guy won't think...

There was also slight commotion in the crowd off the field, and some people also had some speculations in their minds.

After all, Cuomo had just praised a young man in his family, and later said that he had no children. His intention was very intriguing.

Cuomo waved his hands and his voice became louder.

"After careful consideration, I made a decision that is of great benefit to the family and both parties..."

"I decided... to adopt Baker Hughes as my adopted son!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Hughes's expression quickly turned gloomy.

This old guy wants to be his son? !

Who does he think he is?

White beard?

He didn't ask for his opinion at all, and his tone was so condescending!

And you look like you are honored!

I felt so humiliated when I was in Houston!

The crowd below was also in an uproar, and the faces of some elders and senior officials in the family became very ugly.

The leader wanted to adopt an adopted son, but they had not received any news about such a big event in advance!

Is the target still the junior and aloof Baker Hughes?

The one who had the biggest reaction was Bentley, who was over three meters tall and stood out among the crowd.

There was a huge wave in his heart!

Wasn't the plan to attack or even kill Hughes?

Why did he become his adopted son?

In this way, wouldn't that bastard Hughes climb on top of him and dominate? !

Is it even possible to become the heir to the family? !

How can this be!

Just when Bentley was about to speak and ask the leader to think again, a loud voice suppressed the noisy scene first.

"I reject!!"

Bentley turned around and looked.

It was discovered that Hughes was staring at the leader Como with a cold look on his face. He was also the one who made the voice just now.

He refused?

Bentley felt a burst of joy at first, and then a surge of anger surged into his heart.

He refused?

Still looking humiliated?

How dare he?how can?

Of course, Hughes didn't know Bentley's sophisticated psychological activities. At this time, he was staring at Como above.

"Old man, you want me to be your son..."

"You too?"