THE WEREWOLF MAFIA HUNT
16. Jacob Suddenly Scrambled the Table

Shopia, with a cynical smile, begins to mock Ethan again. The influence of alcohol makes his behavior more aggressive. "Ethan, I have to admit, I didn't know that people could survive on a salary of a thousand dollars a month. How can you survive? What to eat, cat food?"

Daniel laughed loudly, then added, "Or maybe he just ate the dedication he had for Bella, huh? It could be his daily meal!"

Luke, who was getting more adamant, said in a condescending tone, "Now I understand, Ethan. You might just be chasing Bella because you know she's the only one who can feed you. You want to social climb by using Bella as your lover."

As the ridicule grew more and more scathing, suddenly one of Victor's bodyguards was standing around them, Jacob pounding the table forcefully.

'BRAAAKKK'S'

The sound of the table being kicked down loud. A few glasses and bottles fell to the floor. Some of them broke. Everyone, including Victor himself, was shocked by this action. In an instant, the room became silent, except for Jacob's heavy breathing that let out his hot breath.

His large and rogue-faced body further adds to his fierce appearance when he is angry. He resolutely said, "Enough!" His voice shakes with authority.

Ethan, who throughout the mockery remains relaxed and smokes, stops his activities for a moment. He knew the situation had turned into something very interesting. The bait he gave was successfully eaten. Ethan's nose grew stronger, smelling the scent of a werewolf as he approached. Ethan was finally able to deduce who the werewolf was among those in the room. Ethan understands the fraternal behavior of the werewolf flock will not be able to bear to see the direct insult to his kind. They instinctively tend to protect each other.

Jacob, who is Victor's werewolf bodyguard, stares at Victor and then Ethan. "Ethan is my friend, and no one can demean her in this way." His eyes lit up with determination. "Victor, you know our rules, we won't accept insults like this. That's not appropriate. We'll take our protection from you and the club tonight if you keep insulting Ethan."

"For you, Mr. Ethan, if you're having trouble come to us! You do not need to be inferior to cattle like them. We have the honor of being the strongest race on earth."

Jacob nodded in salute to Ethan. Jacob had already sensed from his sense of smell that Ethan came from a top-tier werewolf clan that he should respect. It's just that Jacob suspects Ethan has financial problems and lives as a lone wolf so no same-sex person helps.

Ethan calmly looked at Jacob. He knows that this is a great opportunity to try to build a bond with the other werewolves that are at this club. Ethan wants to find out more about the werewolf network to track down Vincent and his men. He also suspects that there are still other herds outside of Vincent's herd that live in hiding and working legally. But Ethan does not yet know for sure the social relationship of Vincent's herd with other werewolves. Ethan must remain vigilant because the perpetrator of Miss Amelia's attack may be hiding here.

Victor, who was still surprised by Jacob's actions, nodded in agreement. His body trembled knowing the anger of Jacob. All this time his club could be safe from its competitors thanks to the protection of Jacob's werewolf network that he paid for every month. Victor understood that when he entered the entertainment business tonight his competitors were the mafia that he could not defeat. In addition, Victor has many enemies personally who will soon be able to destroy him if he is without protection. "He's right, we're a community. No one can demean the others here."

The atmosphere of the room changed drastically, from a scathing mockery to tense due to the harsh warnings from these werewolf bodyguards. Everyone knows that such actions can be detrimental to the club and dangerous for Victor. Everyone understands because Victor looks very scared of Jacob's threat. But Shopia, Daniel, Bella and Luke do not understand the existence of a network of werewolves are veiled because Victor did not dare to reveal this big secret. He could be considered a traitor in alliance and be instantly killed if he leaked it. But more importantly, Ethan knows that he has made an implied acquaintance among werewolves.

Luke, in an obviously drunk state and no longer thinking clearly, spoke in an arrogant tone. He could not understand how serious this situation was for Victor and thought that with the influence of his family, he could solve this problem easily.

"Listen, Victor," said Luke in a proud tone, "My family has a lot of influence in this city. We can guarantee the safety of this club. You don't even need a bouncer like your bodyguard. As long as there's my family behind you, you don't have to be afraid of any threats."

"Jacob," whispered Frank in a low voice, trying to assuage his friend's anger, "Don't let Luke's words provoke you any further. This is not the time. Let's wait for Victor's decision."

Jacob nodded in agreement, although he could still feel his blood boiling. He knows that what he did was to protect Victor and the club tonight, and he has to listen to Victor in this situation.

Meanwhile, Victor, already furious at Luke's ravings that could harm him, tries to control his overflowing emotions. He knows that violence within his club will damage the reputation of the club and its business. But Victor's patience is over. Luke's ravings must be stopped immediately so that the impact does not expand.

'PLAAAKKK'S'

A loud slap landed on Luke's face

As Luke increasingly speaks disrespectfully, Victor can no longer hold back his anger. Quickly, he slapped a hard slap into Luke's face. Luke slammed to the side, covering his face that had just been hit by the slap. His cheeks were red with palm marks.

"Shut up! Keep your mouth shut Luke! You're like a stupid kid who keeps babbling without manners!"

Victor's actions send a clear message that he will not tolerate rude and condescending behavior from anyone, even from his own cousin. It was also Victor's way of keeping his authority at the club tonight. Victor doesn't want Luke's ravings to backfire that could destroy him. Especially Jacob, his bodyguard is still there. Jacob could have reported Luke's cousin Victor's attitude to his group.

"Victor, what are you doing? Why did you slap me?"

Luke looked at Victor in confusion as he closed his grievous face. Only this time in his life saw Victor scold him to the point of slapping him.

"Frank, teach him a lesson and drag him out of the club tonight. Seize his club member card and blacklist his name so he can't get in here again." Victor no longer wanted to dirty his hands by continuously slapping Luke. Victor told his bodyguards who were used to handling drunken visitors who made a tantrum.

Frank, fed up with Luke's arrogant and provocative attitude, takes no further notice of Luke's family ties to Victor. It's Victor's nightclub, and Frank has long been part of his security team. He knows exactly when to act decisively.

"Victor .. don't .. don't let Frank touch me! This is not true! We're still brothers."

Luke took a few steps back. He knows Frank is a ruthless bouncer who often gives lessons to club visitors who make fun. Luke felt Frank's starving tiger-like face as he approached him. Luke felt his fate was at the tip of a horn.

Ignoring Luke's groaning for mercy, Frank quickly approaches Luke who is still covering his sick face and smothering him. In an instant, he caught Luke around his waist and roughly lifted him from his chair. Luke was screaming, but his voice was muffled by Frank's grip.