The Hales' Submission

Aston's face turned gloomy, and he threatened, "Lucas Gray, don't make me do this the hard way. You're just a good-for-nothing the Huttons chased out. What right do you have to be arrogant to me? I'll make sure you return everything you've taken from us. If you don't return our shares, I'll make sure you get it!"

Lucas leaned on the couch and said with a smile, "I mentioned before that the Brookes could only be servants to me, the master. It seems that you people are biting the hand that feeds you."

Aston stood up abruptly and hollered in rage, "Lucas Gray, do you still think you're some big shot? If you were still one of the Huttons, we might still do you a favor on account of them! But who are you now? You still want the Brookes to pledge allegiance to you? Are you worthy of it?