But Everett remained calm.Rowan narrowed his eyes and coldly said, “Go ahead. Be quick. Don’t delay my gathering with my nephew.”The implication was clear. He wanted his bodyguards to remove the bombs.The bodyguards behind him seemed unwilling, but they dared not say another word. All of them just left.Soon, the initially crowded pavilion became empty.Even Agnes and Paul, who had been lying on the ground, were dragged out by the bodyguards to make more space.Other than Everett and Rowan, only Harold and Ninian were left there.Everett finally looked at Ninian with a gentle expression. “Baby, I need you to keep an eye on them for me.”However, Ninian shook her head, her big almond eyes becoming watery.She knew that Everett wanted to dismiss her.But how could she leave?Rowan had given up his own undercard to gamble with Everett in this duel. Was Everett’s chances of winning really high?What if something happened to him?What should she do?“Be a good girl. I’ll be
Outside the hotel, arrangements were made for Ninian to get into a car.The car had been modified with special materials, and it was bulletproof, being able to withstand all kinds of hot weapons.Although the bombs in the hotel were cleared, Rowan had come prepared. Nobody knew whether he had secretly done anything else.Harold naturally would not let his sister face such a risk.The people in the hotel did not know what kind of life-threatening disaster they had just survived. When they walked out of the hotel, they seemed to be in good spirits.They got into their luxurious cars and left.Zayn had initially wanted to wait at the entrance, but since there were too many familiar people, he felt helpless and could only hide in the Winters family’s car.Harold asked, “Are you sure that Rowan will keep his promise?”“We’re not sure.” Zayn took off his golden-framed glasses and massaged his eyebrows impatiently. “Mr. Craig can only make this gamble. He’s betting on the fact that Ro
Duncan looked similar to Everett. The only difference was that Everett looked more introverted and subdued. As for Duncan, he gave off a really imposing feeling and made people feel pressured when they were around him.Duncan took a glance at Ninian and Harold. He greeted them with a nod and asked, “Where’s Everett?”“He… He’s at the hotel pavilion, fighting with Rowan. He challenged him…”“What on earth is he doing?!” Duncan’s expression was as cold as ice. He continued, “You’re grounded in the forbidden room for three months!”Zayn’s face turned pale. Even so, he did not fight back. He said in a soft voice politely, “Yes, sir!”As Duncan was about to head to the hotel, he stopped and turned to look at Ninian. Her face was pale. “Do you want to come along?”Harold’s expression changed slightly, and before he could stop her, she said firmly, “Okay!”Duncan looked impressed for a moment. He raised his hand. “Get down from there.”Ninian approached him, grabbed his hand, and ho
Everett’s face looked horrifying. His face was stained with blood and his eyes were bloodshot. There was no emotion in his murderous gaze. He seemed to have lost his mind, with no glimmer of light in his eyes. His bloodthirsty gaze made him look like a vicious beast, who had been caged for days, and now only had one thing in mind: devour its prey.Ninian was stunned. She was speechless. ‘This bloodthirsty and terrifying man looks nothing like the level-headed, shy boy I know.‘I’ve always known that his illness is severe. But now, after watching him in this condition for the first time, I finally know how terrifying it is. ‘That’s not normal at all.’“Everett!” Duncan’s expression changed. He approached him cautiously and nervously as he said, “Put down the knife. Come here, and let me see your wound.”At that moment, it did not matter if Rowan was dead or alive.If Everett saw more blood, he would immediately kill Rowan. His condition could worsen, and he would ultimately l
Everett looked timid and forlorn. It was as if he did not want the girl in front of him to get disappointed in him. So, he cautiously stepped forward. Ninian looked overjoyed. Right at the moment before he held her hand, Duncan, who was standing at the side, yelled, “Everett, look out!”Everett immediately turned, but before he could even see Rowan clearly, Rowan had already stood up and kicked him to the floor. In the next second, he pounced at Ninian. “Ninian!” Harold, who rushed over to the scene, shouted with a cracked voice. Ninian watched as Rowan pounced at her. Her face turned pale, and she took a step back. However, there was no use. He was too quick. Even Duncan, who had rushed over, could not stop him. At that critical moment, Everett grabbed his waist directly from behind at an unimaginable speed before he could stab Ninian.He slammed him to the side ruthlessly. They landed on the floor with full force. Once again, they were on the edge of the open-ai
“I-It’s Sir Everett!”“It’s Sir Everett! Quick, someone, help him up!”The subordinates of the Craig family exclaimed and rushed to the edge of the balcony.Duncan looked over and dropped the equipment in his hand to the floor. “E-Everett?”Everett was bleeding all over as he climbed up from the edge of the balcony. With the quick help of the subordinate, he soon lay on the floor. Duncan teared up as waves of emotions washed over him. As he was about to approach Everett when another figure went to him faster than him. She had already passed him and plunged directly into his arms.It was Ninian. Everett was not completely conscious yet, but he instinctively hugged her back tightly. Her voice was choked up. She had been crying so much that there was no more voice coming out of her mouth. Harold, who was beside them, was not jealous. Instead, he covered his face with his hands. ‘This brat! What a nuisance!’Ninian carefully touched Everett’s face, as he did not look
“Bring me the mace. I need to punish you according to our house rules.”Harold was stunned when he heard this. He lifted his head abruptly. “G-George…”Colin brought out a quaint box and took out a huge mace. It was so huge that it looked like it could crush someone’s bones. “Harold, you disobeyed me, secretly brought Grapie back to Cairnstan, made Mel keep this a secret with you, got her involved with the Craig family, and got into such huge trouble. Tell me, do you deserve this punishment?” George said each word with immense force. As he spoke, his voice became as cold as ice. Harold shuddered as his face turned extremely pale. This was his first time seeing George get so mad. Currently, George held the most authority in the Winters family. He was the head of the Winters family. Harold was unable to refute his words. Even though his eyes were filled with fear, he gritted his teeth and said, “Yes, I do!”“Thirty strokes for him,” Harold commanded. “Sir…” Colin looke
At that moment, the brothers sat on the couch while they waited for news from within the room. George seldom smoked. The only time he had the urge to smoke was when Raina wanted to break up with him. After that, he did not touch cigarettes anymore. Yet, at that very moment, a lit cigarette hung between his long fingers. It lit up, then was extinguished, but was lit up again, before it was extinguished again. The process repeated itself, casting him in a red glow. He sucked in a breath and exhaled smoke before he looked at Harold. Harold looked as if he had suffered a huge shock at that moment and was dejected. He was no longer as wild and lively as before. George’s heart clenched in pain. He was the one who hoped that his siblings could be free and live as they wanted. He wanted them to not be shackled down by the responsibilities of the family. But he seemed to have driven his brother into this state of depression. If he had not acted as a parent and treated them so ha