Chapter 278

“Everything is safe,” continued Stephen. “They were almost killed by William himself. If Alec can give Nicholas a second chance, why can't we too?”

Stephen said it in a light tone, as if what Alec had just done by bringing Nicholas Southampton to Pedrosa's residence was not a grave sin.

He didn't really understand Karl's concern because his brain was still busy remembering where he had heard the name Nicholas Southampton.

"They are dangerous, Stephen!" Karl looked furious. “Don't you understand the situation?! What if they attack us–”

“I guarantee that won't happen,” Alec interrupted quickly before Karl could finish his sentence. Alec's hand gripped Nicholas' hand tightly, remaining in a guard stance like a shield. "And I won't let you touch Nicholas even a finger if you intend to hurt Nicholas."

“We're not going to do that,” Stephen snapped his fingers at Petra. "Petra, explain everything to everyone here the reason why we have to believe what Alec said."

“You-you believe what I