When Mike reached home the next day, his face was swollen, it hurt to talk and he could barely walk. All of this because he had insulted Fred Warren? What were such contacts he had that beat him up so badly at only one command of his?

　　He remembered his mom mentioning such a thing but she had not elaborated on it. She had left it at Fred helping her out with another big company. This could only mean that he had more contacts like that.

　　Ignoring Sia's questions ...