---- Chapter 2518 Mika smiled politely. "Mr. Robertson Senior, you''re too kind. I''m the older one here, of course, I wouldn''t hold a grudge against her." But inside, she was cursing nonstop. She had initially nned to work through Isabelle to see if she could sway the Robertson family''s position. However, Isabelle had turned out to be so ruthless that she would not even acknowledge her anymore. So much for that! This meeting was officially a failure. However, Mika was unwilling to ept this. In the past, Isabelle would have stood by her without question, no matter what.
But now, that loyalty was gone. It was all because of that bastard that today''s situation had slipped further and further out of her control. After a few more minutes of awkward small talk, Theon could not stand it anymore. His expression hardened as he said, "In that case, Mr. Robertson Senior, we''ll take our leave." Saul did not bother trying to keep them and smiled. "I won''t see you out, Mr. Orben." ---- Theon stood up, ready to leave. At that moment, the Robertson family''s butler, Alonso Hinton, hurried forward to Saul''s side. "Sir, someone is requesting an audience." Saul smiled.
"Feel free to speak. There are no outsiders here." Alonso hesitated before saying, "It''s the Lloyd family''s Dragon Prince, Andrew." Saul''s hand shook as he held his teacup, his voice rising several notches. "Andrew? Are you certain?" Before Alonso could respond, Isabelle had already spoken up with a smile. "Dad, it is Andrew! Dad. No doubt about it." Saul gave his daughter a sharp look but said nothing for a moment. Then, he turned to Alonso and ordered, "Our family does not wee him. Tell him to leave immediately." Alonso gave a strained smile. "Sir, he''s already inside.
He''s waiting in the main hall, saying he has urgent business to discuss with the Robertson family. He won''t leave unless he meets you." Saul let out a coldugh. "What a childish stunt. Fine, take a few men and throw him out." ---- Isabelle protested loudly, "Dad, you can''t! Andrew''s here to see me. You can''t just kick him out! If you do, I won''t stay quiet about it!" "Enough!" Saul''s voice thundered through the room. "I''ve tolerated your nonsense long enough, but not this time. Andrew is our family''s enemy.
Don''t you dare forget that." Before the tension could rise further, Emir suddenly spoke up." Dad, this is our territory. Are we really afraid of him? Let hime in. I''d like to hear what Andrew has to say. If he can''t justify himself, then we can deal with him afterward. No rush." Saul considered it for a moment before nodding slowly. "Fine. You handle it. But remember: this man is now the top threat in Chetvine. Mr. Vazquez already has his eyes on him, so don''t get too involved. And don''t forget, the matter from back then still isn''t settled.<fn49a0> Updates are released by Find[?]ovel</fn49a0>
The Robertson family won''t be dragged into this mess." Emirs eyes gleamed with cold excitement as he licked the corner of his lip. "Don''t worry, Dad. I just want to meet this infamous man everyone''s talking about. Whether it''s in strength or skill, Ill make sure to see what he''s really made of." Isabelle rolled her eyes and muttered, "Emir, don''t embarrass yourself." ---- Emir''s face flushed bright red. "You think I''m not good enough to take on Andrew?" She looked at him like he was an idiot. "Do I really need to answer that?" That hit him hard, and his pride took a blow straight to the gut.
He clenched his jaw. "Fine. You''ll see soon enough. Just wait and watch what I can do." On the other side of the room, Theon and Mika had both paused. Neither of them was in a hurry to leave anymore. They exchanged nces and saw the same dark, knowing look in each other''s eyes. Andrew showing up at this moment? That could only mean one thing: he was walking straight into trouble.<style>
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