Qualifications to Be a Dog

There wasn't a single trace of fear on Edmund's face. Instead, he smiled mockingly. "What's wrong? Mr. Hamilton, are you embarrassed, so you want to take it out on me?"

If he was facing Brett alone, Edmund might restrain himself.

But Lucas was now sitting here. What was Edmund afraid of?

Joel and Anthony were astonished by Edmund's hostile tone, and they were afraid that Brett would be angered and vent his anger on them.

Before Brett said anything, Joel lashed out at Edmund, "Edmund Cole, you old fogey, you've got a foul mouth! I can tolerate you insulting me, but you actually have the audacity to speak like that to Mr. Hamilton. You really don't know what's good for you!"

Anthony quickly chimed in and hollered at Edmund furiously, "Yes! Edmund Cole, we chose not to hold it against you because of your age, but this doesn't mean we're afraid of you! You actually spoke to Mr. Hamilton so rudely. Even if he forgives you, I won't forgive you!