"You're the ones who beat up my VIP?" The man in the black short-sleeved shirt raised his head and sized up the group of young people standing at the door. He didn't show the slightest hint of hesitation even after Joel said his name.
It seemed like he had never heard of Joel.
Marcus stepped out. "I'm Marcus Hyde, Mr. Bieder's deputy. It was your man who started it by attacking our female companion today. If we've offended you in any way, I hope you'll show me some face."
Marcus had surveyed the men at the table first, so his attitude was more deferential.
One of them was the owner of this bar—Bobby.
Marcus revealed his identity because he hoped that the other party wouldn't make things difficult for them on account of The Partners.
Sure enough, the man in the black short-sleeved shirt raised his eyebrows. "You're Old Henry's deputy?"
Marcus was relieved.
