Chapter 160: Get in the ring
Roger’s phone buzzed with another message from Aiden, but before he could read it, Lucius’s commanding voice echoed across the gym.
"Roger!" Lucius barked, his tone sharp and impatient.
Roger snapped to attention, forcing himself to look composed. "Yes, Boss!" he called back, even as his heart pounded in fear.
"Have a duel with me," Lucius demanded, his eyes blazing with anger.
Roger’s mouth went dry. "M-me? No, Boss, I mean—" He stumbled over his words, then quickly tried to recover. "I really don’t think that’s a good idea. Your punches... they’re lethal," he added with a nervous chuckle, swallowing hard. His gaze flickered to the side, where the professional boxer who had been sparring with Lucius moments ago was already climbing out of the ring, drenched in sweat.
As the boxer passed Roger, he leaned in and whispered with a knowing smirk, "Your boss is fired up today. Good luck," before leaving without a backward glance.
Roger’s shoulders slumped. ’Why me?’ he thought grimly, bracing himself for what was sure to be a painful session.
"You better get in the ring, or I’ll come to you," Lucius warned.
Roger raised his hands in surrender. "Boss, let’s not get violent. Every couple has their fights. If Madam Layla is upset, you should make it up to her—do something sweet," he suggested, attempting to defuse the tension.