It was clear to the keen-eyed observers that this fellow actually had no promissory note; he was merely a clown trying to extort money from an old friend but kicked the iron plate instead.
"This guy dared to demand payment from Baron in public..."
"Truly shortsighted..."
"This guy is likely a loan shark; he's really muddled this time, putting the IOU on the head of Mr. Cosia."
"The thing I hate most in this life is loan sharks!"
Listening to the low murmurs of disdain among the crowd, beads of sweat rolled down Horn's forehead, hoping that the public humiliation would quell Mr. Cosia's anger.
Ticky looked down at Horn, a trace of pity flashed in his eyes, but remembering how this fellow once fawned over him and then revealed his true colors, a slight, mocking smile ultimately emerged on his lips.
This guy isn't worthy of sympathy—
The number of unfortunate souls destroyed by his loan sharking is unknown.
