Invincible Phantom Hands' face immediately sank. He had indeed been a little too hasty and reckless, but he didn't want to give up this rare opportunity. He said to Lucas, "I'm just an employee of the Smiths. It doesn't mean I'm one of them, so this isn't a betrayal!
"Mr. Gray, you're the first person I want to pledge allegiance to, so please give me this chance!"
His attitude was extremely determined and sincere. He even kowtowed and didn't get up for a long time.
Just when everyone thought that Lucas would agree to accept Invincible Phantom Hands, Lucas shook his head. "I've already said my piece."
With that, Lucas bypassed Invincible Phantom Hands and walked out the door of the meeting hall.
Watching Lucas leave, the people in the meeting hall were all surprised.
"Mr. Gray actually rejected Invincible Phantom Hands' allegiance!"