The War God's Homecoming

Chapter 495 Moves

Upon hearing their son's words, Kennard Higgins and his wife felt a growing sense of unease. They couldn't help but cast another look at Billy, wondering if Billy was an influential figure.

Zeph Knight and his son, on the other hand, were equally surprised. They had heard Beatrice mention "Uncle Earl", the person Maurice Higgins had called, and they knew he was a significant figure in Ozin.

Just then, Kennard Higgins's phone rang. He picked it up without thinking and answered the call. Whatever was said on the other end of the line made him shudder uncontrollably. His face turned deathly pale, and he didn't even realize when he dropped his phone to the floor.

"Kennard, what's wrong?" Thalia asked, concerned, seeing her husband's state.

In the next moment, Kennard Higgins knelt down in front of Billy.

"I... I apologize, I was blind and ignorant. Please forgive me, sir." Said he.

Another shocked silence filled the room. Zeph Knight and his family were left dumbfounded.

"How could the formidable head of the Higgins family kneel down so quickly?" they thought.

They all turned to look at Billy, their expressions filled with disbelief as they were guessing Billy's identity.

"Kennard, what's happened? What's wrong?" Thalia asked, her voice trembling.

"Thalia, Maurice, kneel and apologize to Mr Gardner. Hurry!" Kennard Higgins shouted hoarsely.

The phone call he had received earlier was from his father, who had scolded him mercilessly and warned him that the people he had offended were extraordinarily powerful, even in the capital. If they didn't get Billy's forgiveness today, the Higgins family could be expelled from the capital tomorrow. Kennard didn't think his father was joking, and he deeply regretted his actions now. If only he had known about the influential figure in the Knight family earlier, he wouldn't have acted so arrogantly. But it was too late now.

Seeing Kennard's reaction, both Thalia and Maurice didn't hesitate and immediately knelt down beside him.

"We're so sorry, please forgive us."

"Now you're afraid? Weren't you acting all tough just a moment ago?" Stout sneered.

"Beatrice, please help us plead with your brother-in-law. Beg him to spare us this time." Maurice trembled as he pleaded with Beatrice.

"Grandpa..." Beatrice looked at Zeph and hesitated.

"Billy, what do you think?" Zeph couldn't make up his mind either and turned to Billy for guidance.

Just then, the sound of footsteps outside the door caught their attention. A group of about thirty to forty people walked briskly into the room. The leader was a middle-aged man in his fifties with a square face, thick eyebrows, and a commanding presence.

Following closely behind him were three or four people who exuded a dignified and imposing aura. They were clearly individuals who had been in high positions for a long time. Even the two or three dozen people behind them didn't seem like ordinary folks, each radiating a formidable martial aura.

Seeing the leader, everyone, except for Billy and Stout, took a sharp intake of breath. These were all big shots in Ozin City, figures they saw on TV almost every day.

"What has happened to make them all rush here?" they thought.

As everyone wondered, the group of people approached Billy. Then they bowed respectfully and spoke with reverence, "Mr Gardner!"

The reason they addressed Billy as "Mr Gardner" rather than "Commander Gardner" was that Billy had previously told Judge to inform relevant Ozin departments that, in the presence of his family, a simple "Mr Gardner" was sufficient.

Another round of dropped jaws. Everyone, including Harleen, stared at the scene in disbelief. The influential figures from Ozin were showing such respect to Billy.

The Knight family, especially, was astounded. They had suspected that Billy had an extraordinary background, but they had never imagined it would be to this extent. Since the series of events last year, they knew that Billy had some connections, and they had considered trying to befriend him. However, due to their pride and the fact that the contract with Ozin Tower had been officially fulfilled, they had thought it unnecessary.

Now, they were filled with regret. If they had started to cultivate a relationship with Billy earlier, the Knight family might have already taken off, and there would have been no need to scramble for support from the Higgins family.

"Mr Geis, why are you here?" Billy looked at the leading middle-aged man and smiled.Material © of NôvelDrama.Org.

He recognized him as Fabian Geis, the overseer of Ozin. They had interacted several times before, and Billy had a good impression of him.

"Recently, we've noticed many unfamiliar faces entering Ozin, and we heard that they were all heading this way. We were concerned for your safety, Mr Gardner, so we came to check." Fabian Geis explained solemnly. "By the way, Judge and the others are here too. They're outside on guard duty."

"Thank you for your concern, Geis," Billy replied with a smile. "Please help me keep an eye on the people inside the hall. I'll go outside to see what's happening."

Billy had already sensed several strong auras approaching the farmstead, which was why he had instructed Harleen to hold Tasha.

"Commander Gardner, would you like us to accompany you?" asked Fabian Geis asked.

"No, thanks." Billy replied with a smile. "Please watch over the people inside the hall."

"Billy, be careful." Harleen said, taking a deep breath and looking at Billy.

"Don't worry, everything will be fine." Billy reassured her with a reassuring look. Then, after exchanging greetings with Fabian once again, he walked out of the banquet hall, with Stout following closely behind. "All personnel, be on high alert!" After Billy left, Fabian Geis raised his hand and gave a signal.

"Understood!" Thirty to forty people spread out on both sides, protecting the people in the hall.