Chapter 107
“I’m sure you recognize the whole Baster family, Shari, so I’ll skip the intros,” Richard said calmly, standing besida Sharon and pointing
“That man supporting Ernie is the current head of the Dolan family”
Sharon tilted her chin toward another figure. “What about that woman?”
Richard replied, “That’s Mrs. Susan Pierce. She’s the mother of Johnson and Nolan. Since you put Johnson in the hospital, she’s the one representing the
family today.”
“So, Johnson is the current head of the Pierce family!”
“Yeah. Ever since the patriarch of the Pierce Lamily, Mr. Bryce Pierce passed away, their whole family dropped the low profile act and started throwing
their weight around.”
The thought crossed Sharon’s mind of how cocky the Pierce family always got whenever they met. She’d beaten them so badly they were left with nothing, yet they still had the nerve to show up looking for trouble,
Richard added, “As for those people in the back, they’re just lackeys. They are minor families who stick close to the Four Great Families just to get by
At the entrance to the pavilion path, it was the first time all these groups had gathered together. Everyone sized each other up, their expressions guarded
and watchful.
One of them thought, ‘So the Vance family we never even paid attention to… is now making waves because of some girl?
“Theard everything started changing after those eight Vance brothers came back. Did something actually happen to them in Lostara, or are they hiding a big secret?‘
Susan hadn’t bothered sugarcoating anything just now–she gave the Baxter family zero respect. Considering her son was laid u bunch of broken ribs, it wasn’t hard to see why.
She turned inwardly, “I can’t believe the Vance family actually dared to lay a hand on one of ours. Got some nerve, don’t they?
“I came here today to teach them a lesson. Messing with us means blood gets spilled!
The room fell silent in an instant, the tension thick enough to cut through.
Susan let out a snort. “What’s wrong? Did I strike a nerve?”
Marvin’s temper flared, and he was ready to snap back. But Wallace quickly held him back and
gave a small shake of his head.
up in the hospital with a
Wallace knew now wasn’t the right time for anyone from the Vance family to step in. In fact, he figured this was the perfect opportunity to see what Nicholas was really made of, since talk was cheap and actions spoke louder.
Nicholas slowly stepped forward, his expression calm and unreadable as he asked, “Huh, that’s weird. Since when did you become the town sheriff, Mrs.
Susan Pierce?”
17 What is he talking about?”
Susan blinked in confusion and narrowed her eyes at him, wondering, “Huh?”
Brent leaned in from the side and explained, “He’s saying you’ve got no business sticking your nose into everything”
Instantly, Susan’s face turned red with fury. She glared at Nicholas and snapped, “I’m your aunt is that how you speak to me?”
He replied evenly. “I treat people the way they treat me. That’s always been my rule.”
Nicholas thought, “She just took a cheap shot at me for being some kind of hanger–on and dragged the Baxter family’s name through the mud while she was at it. You think I didn’t catch that!
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So what if she’s my aunt Back then, this dear aunt of mine did nothing but Fake life!
I for my mom. My dai douldn’t stand hi
Susan was absolutely livid. She shot a glare at Arnold and barked, “Is this how you raise your kid? I can’t even speak my mujuhti
himself get taken in by another family. Aren’t you the least bit embarrassed? Because I sure as hell am.”
Amold’s face, rugged and composed, didn’t so much as twitch, Without giving her the slightest courtesy, he replied flatly. “Guess my son was deht. you. You really do act like the town sherif”
Seeing things about to spiral, Edward quickly jumped in. “Now, now, where is Sharif I haven’t seen her around.”
But Susan wasn’t letting it go. “Come on now, Mr. Edward Blaster. Are you seriously okay with Nicholas moving into her place after they get married?”
Edward chuckled. “Oh, relax. What era are we living in? Who moves into whose house doesn’t matter anymore. If they want to live with her side of the family, so what? if they want their own place, I’ll help them buy a house, Not a big deal”
Edward knew exactly how to shut things down–smooth and no–nonsense.
Ernie chimed in with a chuckle, “Honestly, I’m jealous. Your grandson already has someone. Mine is still tagging along behind everyone like a lost puppy He should take some notes.
“And hey, even if he did end up moving in with his wife’s family, I’d be totally fine with it
Brent, who’d somehow gotten dragged into this without doing a thing, quietly tried to shrink into the background, not wanting to get noticed.
Meanwhile, Susan’s expression soured even more. She grumbled to herself, ‘These two old men are clearly throwing shade at what I just said. Typical The Dolan family and the Baxter family really are two peas in a pod.”
Just then, Sharon stepped out from behind the pavilion, flashing a sweet smile. “Hello, Mr. Edward Baxter. Hello, Mr. Ernie Dolan.”
“Oh my, yes, hello!” Edward beamed, eyes nearly disappearing into his smile. “You’re growing more charming by the day, Shari.”
Susan cut in sharply. “So you finally decided to show up, huh? Sharon, the matter of you injuring my son isn’t over. The Pierce family won’t just let it go.” The moment Susan saw Sharon acting all pure and sweet, she felt a wave of disgust. “Of course, she looks like a manipulative little thing. Ugh, she’s just like Karen Birds of a feather, both bad news, Susan thought irritably.
Sharon’s expression turned cool. “He struck first. If he couldn’t take the hit, that’s on him. Why should I be blamed?”
Susan snapped, “Of course, it’s your fault! What makes you think you can lay a hand on my son?”
ou know what?” Sharon replied flatly. “I should’ve finished the job. That would’ve saved everyone the trouble.”
“You
She really didn’t hold back, and everyone around stared at her in surprise. Someone couldn’t help thinking. She looks so cute and harmless, but the stuff coming out of her mouth is downright savage. But nobody said a word, since no one dared challenge someone with 5–levelbloodlines.
Susan couldn’t help but bristle, seeing clear signs the Vance family was making a comeback. She never would have guessed that a delicate little girl could talk so big.
She flew into a rage. “How dare you? Do you really think just because you went up against the Vance family, you’re suddenly unstoppable? Somebody get in here, take this brat down, and teach her a lesson she won’t forget!”
Immediately, a number of high–ranking martial artists emerged from the surrounding area. The tension in the garden snapped tight in an instant. After all, the killing intent of these elite fighters wasn’t something ordinary people could bear,
Richard’s face was stony as he barked, “I dare you to try!” He and his seven brothers closed ranks around Sharon, glaring coldly at the approaching high- ranking martial artists
Susan seed, “Oh, please. I brought most of the Pierce family’s top fighters today. We’re here to teach all of you a proper l remembered that the authority of the Four Great Families isn’t something just anyone can trample on.”
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Arnold snapped, “Are you out of your mind, Susan! “You’re picking a light in front of the Four first families? What, me your
His face darkened as he thought. “This insane woman actually brought this many martial artists wilcher? I seriously undenistimated hori
- gets attacked.
Susan laughed, wild and unhinged. “I’ve lost it, have 17 Well, I’m not like the Delans, sabo post seallow their pride viken their heir g backing down today Either she dies, or I do. I’m not letting that girl off the hook!”
Hei printwisted further as the thought, Tven if they call for help now, there? Tibe anyway. As long as I can kill off the Vance siblings, that lie enough!
Susan turned her head and ordered, “Bring in the Velvyn van capturedi“
a way they’re getting c
Within seconds, several large lizards with their mouths bound were dragged into the courtyard. The other families immediately shrieked in panic, and the garden erupted into chaos.
Nicholas suddenly stepped forward. “Mrs. Susan Pierce, you seem to have forgotten that this isn’t a place where you can throw your weight around.”
He stood in front of the Vance family’s eight brothers. The usual refined and noble air he carried vanished in an instant, replaced by a deadly and cold
presence.
“Nick, catch,” Brent said, tossing him a long blade before glancing smugly at Susan. “According to Oriston Academy’s regulations, you’ve violated the agreement, Mrs. Susan Pierce. We now have the right to act if you object, feel free to file an appeal with the academy”
Susan scoffed, “Cut the crap. Let’s fight first, talk later”
She grumbled to herself, Tim not falling for that. So what if I broke the rules? By then, Sharon will already be dead, and that’s all that matters
The group of high–ranking martial artists moved in at once, launching an attack on the eight Vance brothers
Nicholas and Brent positioned themselves in the front, slashing through the vicious Velvyn with brutal force. It looked almost effortless ke cutting in melons. Still, a few slipped past their defense and rushed toward the others in the circle.
Marvin’s skin crawled at the sight of the grotesque lizards. “Oh, hell no, stay away from mel”
Richard frowned, “Don’t back up.” Sharon was behind them. There was no way they could risk her getting hurt.
But the very next second, Marvin was shoved aside and a pair of smooth, delicate hands shot out, clamping right over the lizard’s jaws. With a swift move, the Velvyn was lifted into the air and slammed hard into the ground.
The floor split from the impact, and the creature was well and truly dead.
The instant that knockout landed, a hush fell over the crowd. The whole place went quiet in shock.
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