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    Time stretched on before Bu addressed Connor. “Since I chose to be friends with you, I never envisioned us as adversaries, certainly not over a woman.”


    “Nor have I,” Connor responded. “Yet, this involves my wife. She’s no ordinary woman. While I’m around, no one can hurt her.”


    Connor fixed Bu with a prating look. “The future of our friendship now rests in your hands,” he stated distinctly. Connor hadid out his position unequivocally. Today was pivotal—Marissa intended to confront rissa.


    Should Bu remain uninvolved, Connor would merely observe. However, any interference from Bu would position him as Connor’s foe.


    With a resigned sigh, Bu said, “Must they really engage in conflict? Couldn’t you just let your wife leave with the chip?”


    “No,” Connor asserted unwaveringly. “You’re well aware of their longstanding grudge. rissa needs to face consequences tonight. Should my wife refrain, I shall intervene myself. I won’t tolerate anyone who has hurt my wife wielding power in Bieber.”


    Once again, Bu pressed his lips together and maintained his silence. For generations, the Daniels and Hoffman families had shed. The hard-earned peace brokered by Bu and Connor’s friendship was now threatened to shatter over disputes between two women.


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    Bu wished to avoid such an esction. He recognized rissa’s faults and conceded that Connor was justified in seeking retribution for his wife’s sake.


    Their conversation, though whispered and beyond the earshot of others, revealed the depth of their bond through their intimate and familiar mannerisms. This scene delighted rissa, and even Aelfric’s lips twitched into a subtle smile.


    They both misconstrued Bu’s friendship with Lone Wolf as a chance that extended to themselves. They were confident in their win against ck Mallow now.


    Eagerly, rissa approached Connor. “Mr. Lone Wolf, delighted to make your acquaintance.”


    Bu frowned slightly. Connor offered rissa a fleeting nce before turning away, silent. rissa felt snubbed and thought that Connor was excessively arrogant. Nevertheless, she quickly adjusted her demeanor and approached him with renewed enthusiasm.


    “Mr. Lone Wolf, I had no idea you’d agree to Bu’s request to assist me. I’m deeply thankful.”


    Linking her arm with Bu’s, she smiled broadly at Connor. “After we resolve the matter tonight, I look forward to expressing my gratitude alongside Bu.”


    Displeased by her touch, Bu immediately detached his arm from hers. Before rissa could add another word, Bu cut her off. “rissa, Mr. Lone Wolf isn’t here at my request, nor to offer you assistance.”


    Shock painted rissa’s face as she struggled to grasp the turn of events. Continuing, Bu exined, “Mr. Lone Wolf is an ally of ck Mallow. He’s here tonight solely to prevent me from interfering in your conflict.”


    As realization dawned, rissa stared at Connor in dismay and swiftly stepped back. With Lone Wolf ensuring Bu remained sidelined, Bu was powerless to assist rissa. She would have to face ck Mallow by herself.


    While rissa pondered her next move, Marissa’s voice rang out from behind. “rissa, the time hase to settle our grudge.”


    rissa whipped around. The sight of Marissa advancing step by step sent rissa into a panic. In a frantic attempt to gather support, she called out, “Aelfric!”


    Hoping to unite with Aelfric against ck Mallow, rissa was cut short when Silver Fox swiftly positioned himself in front of Aelfric, blocking any chance for them to coborate. Despair engulfed rissa. Her two potent allies were incapacitated—Lone Wolf had restrained one, and ck Mallow had obstructed the other.


    Moreover, the bodyguards rissa and Aelfric had brought were overpowered by two elite fighters from the Doomsday Base.


    Faced with no alternatives, rissa had to confront ck Mallow on her own. After the initial wave of despair, a fierce determination took hold. rissa clenched her fists, her eyes burning with resolve. She defiantly addressed Marissa.


    “Fine, ck Mallow. Though you are formidable, my defeat is not assured. After tonight, the Doomsday Base may need to appoint a new sessor.”


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