Chapter 22

Callum quickly chimed in, "Mr. Pierce is absolutely right! This annoying fly is utterly insufferable. He's arrogant and disrespectful, and he doesn't even acknowledge us—let alone you, Mr. Schmidt. He acts like we don't exist!"

Ben Smith, the head of the Smith family, added, "This fly's offenses go beyond mere arrogance. He dares to overstep his bounds by sitting on the throne meant for the Divine King. Such audacity is unforgivable!"

Hearing this, Maddox clenched his teeth, his face turning ashen with rage. He could hardly believe that these people were bold enough to disrespect the hierarchy and humiliate the Divine King in such a manner.

Pierce, still oblivious to the real cause of Maddox's anger, mistook Maddox's expression as fury directed at Myles.

"Mr. Schmidt, please don't be upset. It's our fault for letting this fly slip through. We'll throw him out immediately. By the way, did my father not come with you?" Pierce asked.

Maddox responded with a cold smile, "If your fathe