Chapter 1666 - 1602: Duncan Family’s Leverage_3

Everyone: "!!!"

"What’s the commotion?" Sage Howard, a Howard family bigwig who rushed over, saw a sly old fox from the political arena making a fuss as soon as he stepped in, and sternly said, "Old Duncan, you’re too old to be making a scene and joking around in front of the younger generation. Aren’t you ashamed?"

Sage Howard feared that Marcus Quinn and his wife would suffer a loss, especially since his precious son was also involved, so he hurriedly brought people over.

When Logan Duncan saw his archrival from the political scene appear, his old face immediately darkened, "Sage Howard, the Howards sure have long arms. Do you think you have any business interfering with matters between me and my son?"

Sage Howard entered the house, saw that although Marcus Quinn looked upset, the three young people were all fine, and finally felt relieved. He turned to Logan Duncan and said, "I have some materials here. Take a look first before you speak further."

Logan Duncan, seeing Sage’s unwavering demeanor, felt puzzled. If the Howards had anything on him, they would have acted long ago. Skeptical, he followed Sage Howard into the courtyard, glanced at the materials Sage brought, and as soon as he saw the first page, his expression changed dramatically, and his hand holding the papers trembled.

"This material was given to me by the Shaw Family. From now on, you are not allowed to step into any place where Marcus Quinn is, or disturb his life, otherwise I cannot guarantee this material won’t be spread immediately." Sage Howard said sternly.

Logan Duncan was nearly faint with shock upon hearing it was from the Shaw Family, trembling, he asked, "The Shaw Family gave it to you? Are you telling the truth?"

Sage Howard nodded and said, "It depends on what the Duncan Family does. If you want to ruin Marcus Quinn, then prepare for the Duncan Family and the Yannick Family to be buried along with it. If things remain calm, in recognition of you being Marcus’s biological father, we will pretend as if this matter doesn’t exist."

Sage Howard considered that if the Duncan and Yannick families were destroyed, Marcus would bear the stigma of patricide, and with his kind heart, the child would surely not agree to such a thing. Thus, he chose a compromise, yet the Duncan and Yannick families were now effectively under his control, never to cause trouble again.

"Alright." Logan Duncan stuffed the documents into his arms, and without looking back, left, his legs trembling as he went out.

With Logan Duncan gone, the backbone was lost. Elowen Duncan saw people from the Howard Family had also arrived and slinked away with her entourage. Seeing this, the Zamora Family also made their exit. Marcus, though taciturn, had a truly formidable wife, and with the Howard Family backing them, who would dare stay? So they all left.

In an instant, the courtyard was emptied, becoming tranquil in a flash.

Upon seeing Sage Howard scare away Logan Duncan upon arrival, A-Tan was slightly surprised. Did the Duncan Family have any incriminating evidence in the hands of the Howard Family?

With that, the farce came to an end, and the police squad politely took their leave, heading back to the station excitedly carrying the biggest gossip in the Imperial City.

"Marcus, from now on, the Duncan Family won’t bother you anymore. Rest assured." Sage Howard patted Marcus Quinn’s shoulder, sighed, and said, "Don’t be too upset, you’re married now, think more about your own little family."

Marcus’s icy heart felt slightly warmer as he looked at A-Tan, who had stood up against the Duncan Family for him, and all the cold from around him dissipated. Yes, with A-Tan, he was no longer alone.

"Sister-in-law, I didn’t realize you were so amazing." Yeats Howard, who had been holding back words all afternoon, finally let them out, excitedly giving A-Tan a thumbs up.

Once the Duncan Family left, A-Tan, drenched in cold sweat and somewhat exhausted, shyly smiled and said, "I’m just all show, this is all stuff I learned from my dad, it’s good for scaring people. If it weren’t for you and Marcus acting as the Left and Right Protectors, plus the police present, I wouldn’t dare confront them."

A-Tan quickly returned to her usual sweet and well-behaved appearance.

"Don’t be humble. I’ve always thought Marcus is overly honest. Despite his big and tall frame, he’s got the kindest heart. With you married to him, I no longer worry he’ll suffer any losses." Yeats Howard said, chuckling.

"Alright, you talk too much. What on earth happened with today’s engagement banquet?" Sage Howard interrupted his son and asked Marcus, "The Shaw Family just gave me some material, which has brought the Duncan Family to heel. Now they’re scared off. The Shaw Family said it was to pay back a favor. What exactly did you do for them?"

Sage Howard naturally sensed that it was related to Marcus’s engagement with the Shaw Family’s third branch. He had been away from the Imperial City for a long time and had no dealings with the Shaws, so why would the Shaw Family owe Marcus a favor?

A-Tan and Marcus exchanged glances, knowing the Duncan Family’s matter wasn’t urgent, and that the issues with the Shaw and Yarn families were pressing.