Chapter 483

Skylar went white as a sheet, nearly passing out with frustration.

However, Cilix played along and said, "The missus hasn't been feeling great. She's got a bit of a short fuse. You know how it is, getting a little headstrong with family. Just a big misunderstanding."

Skylar bit back her anger and took the fall.

Dustin steadied Kelvin as they walked into the house. The folks from the Lowe Clan Village exchanged looks and trailed into the mansion.

Just like that, Cilix had smoothed over the whole uproar with a mix of shrugging it off and soothing words.

Madeline watched from afar, feeling a bit powerless. "These little spats don't seem to faze Cilix one bit."

Hoyt's face was stormy, and he kept silent.

He had not seen it coming—Cilix had already taken care of the villagers, giving them a way to earn their keep.

They had only been kicking up a fuss because they were out of options, but since Cilix had thrown them a lifeline, who would want to bite the hand that fed them?

However,