"Ha! You're sorry? We must first safeguard our country and then our homes?" Sean laughed bitterly at Martin's words. "I agree that personal sacrifices are sometimes necessary for the country's development, but that doesn't mean we should tolerate or indulge those parasites!""Sean, sometimes we hav
"Seany, stop! You mustn't harm Mr. Jacombe!" Simon shouted urgently from his Thoroughbred as he rode toward the Nonagon Council."Felipe, stand down," Sean ordered in a stern tone."Yes, Mr. Lakeworth!" Felipe complied immediately, retracting his palm strike.Stunned in shock, the guard was drenched
"Why do you even care? I thought you hated me." Willow stared at Sean warily, assuming he was trying to fish for information from her."Well…" Sean smiled awkwardly. In the beginning, he'd harbored a lot of hatred toward Willow. But as he'd gradually gained more information, and with Willow's and Si
Martin was startled by Sean's words. He understood Sean's good intentions and his determination to protect the country. But he doubted they could resist that formidable force, even with Sean's current strength, coupled with the power of the Nonagon Council and the war zone. If they insisted on con
"Will you shut up now?" Sean stared at Anson coldly.Anson's eyes flashed with anger, and his heart filled with rage. Though he was eager to tear Sean apart, he didn't dare to act recklessly anymore, afraid that Sean might kill him in a fit of anger.Martin was surprised at the sight of Anson's sile
"Who slapped Willow?" Martin's expression shifted, tinged with a hint of guilt.Willow was startled, wondering if Sean was truly concerned about her."It was me…" Martin replied with a deep sigh."You?" Sean's eyes widened before he frowned. "Mr. Jacombe, you're not trying to fool me, are you? I don
Simon couldn't help but wonder—if he'd been stronger, could he have protected Yvonne and Sean from harm? Despite being a notable head of the Lakewoths, he felt he'd failed as a husband and father."Dad, please don't blame yourself for what happened back then. You did your best." Sean comforted him,
"The truth is, I was trying to protect you back then," Simon admitted after a deep breath."Protect me?" Sean's gaze sharpened as his suspicion confirmed."Yes." Simon nodded, continuing, "The mysterious force had rallied all the powerful forces in Ace City and threatened Yvonne with your life."To