Brody asked angrily, "Yuka, can't you tell this guy is up to no good? He's a bad person and you shouldn't give him the chance to hurt you. Can't you tell I'm worried about you?"The only thing Brody did not do was confess his love to Yuka. Even though Gabriel had left, it did not stop Brody from venting out his rage.He sneered. "I understand it now. You like his money, don't you? But no matter how poor we are, we shouldn't have to sacrifice or force ourselves to do anything we don't want. I don't want to see you upset or forcing yourself to do something you don't like. Do you understand?"Yuka's face looked terrible. She instructed, "Great Elder, Second Elder, please bring Gabriel back to get some rest. I think he's drunk.""Yes!"The Great Elder and Second Elder came running and grabbed Brody to bring him away from that place. However, Gabriel pushed them away and said angrily, "I'm not drunk! I have a lot in my mind and I have been wanting to say them out."After that, he look
After the two elders took Brody away, Yuka tried to ease the tension and forced a smile to console Severin. "Severin, I'm so sorry. Brody always talked foolish stuff after he had too many glasses. Please don't be mad at him."Just like any normal person, Yuka was feeling scared right now. It did not matter if Severin was a hypocrite or not. What Brody just said was just offensive and insulting. If Severin was really a rich kid, those words could easily infuriate him.Yuka was sure Severin must be a powerful person because Severin could afford to give three hundred million dollars as a present to them. Therefore, she was afraid there was a possibility that Severin would not just go after Brody but everyone in Taurus Hall too. That was the real reason Yuka did not hesitate and agreed immediately to let Severin stay for a couple of days. She could tell Severin was not the person they could offend.After listening to that, Severin smiled. "Miss Yuka. Don't worry. I'm not the kind of per
Severin chuckled and said, "Oh. Miss Yuka. I hope that we're friends now. Please don't be shy to tell me if you are in any difficulties and if you need any help.""Thank you for the kind offer. But I don't need any help now. I'll make sure I remember you when I need help."Yuka was thrilled to hear that. It surely was a good thing for her if she could get to know a rich kid when she was desperate to get more money. At least now she knew she could borrow money from Severin when she needed to find money to ensure the operation of the hall. She did not know if Severin was implying something when he said those."Haha. Good!" Severin chuckled. "Oh. I would like to know something. Just how loyal are your member to you?"Yuka frowned. She did not understand why Severin would ask that question. It kinda caught her off guard.She thought of it and answered, "They are very loyal to me and the hall."Severin nodded. "That's good to hear. I know for a fact that sometimes not every member of
After Yuka left the villa, Sheila gave Severin a curious look. "Severin, why did you ask that question? Is there an elder with higher attainment than Miss Yuka?"Severin smiled faintly. "It's better if the hall master is the strongest in the hall. Otherwise, the hall easily will have problems when the members are not loyal and united."After a pause, he continued. "When we were eating together, I find that the elders are quite loyal. But it seems like Brody's power in the hall is quite strong which is not a good thing. He's not an elder. He's just Yuka's stepbrother. But he doesn't seem to contend to be Yuka's stepbrother. You saw what happened just now. He's not a generous person and he likes Yuka."Sheila nodded. "Yes. From there, we can tell his tolerance level is very low and he gets frustrated very easily. We were their guests who had just gifted them with 300,000,000 dollars. Under that situation, he shouldn't have said those things."Severin nodded. "Yes. That's why we need
Those debt problems gave Yuka a headache. She sighed sadly. "We don't have a choice. If we clear the loan we owe the bank, at least we can save some interest money and eventually, we have to pay it. I'll find a time to talk with Gabriel about the loan we owe Free Rebel Gang and ask him to help us defer the payment date. The Free Rebel Gang listens to him."Yet, the Great Elder was worried. "But I think it's getting more and more dangerous for you to maintain the relationship between you and Gabriel. He had been helping you out for the past two years but I'm really afraid that one day, he would change his mind."Yuka frowned and did some thinking. "Don't worry. I know what you're trying to say. Just go and clear the bank loan tomorrow morning. I will think of a way to deal with Free Rebel Gang. Our new restaurant is doing quite well and so are the other restaurants too. Let's keep it up so we got money to pay Free Rebel Gang next year."She paused for a while. "Since Severin is stayi
Brody smiled. "Yes. I know what I did was wrong."After that, he started to admire Yuka's body again which caused his heart rate to increase. In the end, he decided to approach Yuka and grabbed Yuka's hand. "Yuka, the only reason I acted that way is because of you. I love you and that's why I say those things to Severin."It frightened Yuka. Although she knew Brody had feelings for her, she did not share the same feelings. All the while she had treated Brody as her brother, someone who looked after her like a family. Thus, she had been keeping a distance from him too. As such, she did not expect Brody would confess his love to her now.Frantically, she withdrew her hand away from his and said, "Brody, what are you talking about? You're my stepbrother and I've always seen you as my brother. How can you tell me that now?"Brody replied, "In the beginning, I admired your personality and thought that you must be very tired from running this hall by yourself. So I wanted to help you and
It never crossed Yuka's mind that Brody would think she was that type of woman. When Brody tried to hug her again, she was feeling so angry that she slapped him in the face."Brody! I never know you are a jerk! I already told you that I don't like you and nothing ever happened between me and Gabriel. Those rumors you heard are fake. Those people didn't know me as you do. I flirted with him because of the hall. But I swear that I will never exchange sexual favor for money!"Yuka glared at Brody angrily and felt disappointed. She never thought Brody would try to force her to accept him.The slap only added more frustration to Brody. He said angrily, "Yuka! Stop pretending. Do you really think I don't know what kind of woman you are? Are you refusing to sleep with me because I don't have any more to give you? I don't care what you think. You're going to sleep with me. End of discussion!"He balled up his hand with spiritual energy moving around his fist."Brody. I really think of you
"Brody! I didn't know you are such a jerk!"Yuka gritted her teeth angrily. What was happening now had totally blown her mind. To think that Brody actually thought he could convince her to sleep with him. When that did not work, his attitude changed, and tried to force her."Haha! Yes, I'm a jerk! That's exactly who I am!" Brody laughed out loud, "You better listen to me. At least, we can continue to be friends and I can still help you out. Whether you accept me or not, I'm going to sleep with you. Or the worst thing that can happen is I kill you and the elders and take over Taurus Hall. Do you understand?""You…"Yuka never know Brody was a shameless jerk that would use Taurus Hall to threaten him. She balled up her hand. As someone who always knew which is the best choice to make, she was having trouble choosing now. If she did not succumb to Brody or found a way to resolve the matter now, that would be the end of Taurus Hall after Brody raped her and killed the elders.After th