Chapter 106
There was a logic to it.
No—there had to be. Nothing else made sense.
Jo Deok, who had occasionally handled tasks on his behalf, knew the clan lord’s personal seal.
“That little bastard... So he had something up his sleeve all along.”
The realization hit like a gut punch, and fury surged to the surface.
Jo Sang turned to the chief steward.
“Head to Cheongseok immediately and declare the document null and void. He must’ve forged my seal. Report it as a case of falsifying official documentation. A felony. Make sure they know it must be treated as such.”
“Yes, Patriarch.”
After issuing the order, Jo Sang addressed the warrior standing beside him.
“Gui Mu Squad Leader. Go bring that bastard Jo Deok here. Right now.”
“Understood.”
“If he resists, deal with him—but don’t kill him.”