Meanwhile.Ezra slowly approached Austin and whispered, "Sir, this young man is Fabian Campbell, a member of the Campbell family. He was notoriously unruly and violent in his early years. When the Campbell heirs were being decided, he was excluded due to his temperament. So Mr. Walter ordered Aldus to recommend him to the Western Front to serve."Not an heir?!Austin was slightly surprised.He glanced deeply at Fabian and suddenly understood a bit more.Returning from the military and immediately firing that shot—could his purpose be that clear?Sensing Austin's gaze, Fabian's smile toward Aldus vanished. His expression turned cold and stern as he looked at Austin."This is the Campbell residence. I don’t care who you are or what your status is. If you intend to disrespect Grandma, you’ll have to answer to my gun first!"His words were firm and powerful. As he spoke, he slowly raised his gun again, pointing it at Austin."Fabian!" Aldus's expression turned fierce, and he shout
Everyone present turned pale.Fabian's expression hardened, veins bulging at his temples, his face twisted with rage."How dare you!""Why wouldn't I dare?" Austin sneered, his demeanor overbearing.In an instant, the courtyard was filled with tension, and the atmosphere was thick with hostilityEzra and Aldus wanted to intervene, but they knew it was too late to stop this. From the moment Austin had fought with Dorothy, things had reached the point of no return.Fabian's appearance, as Austin had said, was just an attempt to use him to climb the ranks. What Austin was doing now was shattering Fabian's plans.Suddenly, a burst of laughter broke the silence. Dorothy lowered her head, shaking with laughter.Everyone watched in bewilderment.Abruptly, Dorothy looked up. "Fabian, I wronged you back then by not giving you the status of an heir. If you kill this illegitimate child today, his heir status will be yours!""Mrs. Campbell Senior!"Ezra and Aldus both shouted in unison.
Walter sat in a wheelchair, his gaze like lightning, locking onto Dorothy.Behind him, Raquel was pushing the wheelchair, walking slowly, flanked by a dozen Campbell family members.The atmosphere was heavy and oppressive.Even in a wheelchair, looking frail, Walter exuded a formidable aura that filled everyone with dread."Did Raquel find Dad?"Seeing Raquel, Austin immediately understood. He glanced at Ezra and Aldus, realizing that leaving Raquel outside earlier had been the right decision."Walter, this is my courtyard. What right do you have to barge in?" Dorothy was the first to speak out."Barge in?"Walter smirked. "Aunt Dorothy, you must be joking. I'm the head of the Campbells. Is there any part of this estate that I can't enter? Did you think that just because I respect you, you can treat this courtyard as your private domain?""You..." Dorothy's face twisted with anger, teeth clenched.Walter raised a hand to interrupt. "Calm down, Aunt Dorothy. I heard that there
The overwhelming coldness was chilling to the bone.Dorothy's face turned ashen, her features twisting in rage and fear.Walter's words were directed at her, reminiscent of that time at the Bamboo Parlor in the Tetra Club, when he had invited her to meet her end.Mason and Fabian were already terrified, feeling as if they were sitting on pins and needles, unable to stand still.Fear surged like a tide, threatening to drown them.If Walter dared to speak to Dorothy like this, what did that make them in his eyes?Ezra and Aldus were inwardly thrilled, clenching their fists in excitement.Austin's lips curled into a smile as he looked at Walter.Having Walter back him up felt incredible, it was a feeling he had dreamed of his whole life."My son Austin will not be humiliated by anyone."Walter's voice was cold as ice, imperious and domineering. "Even a rabbit can get angry. Why shouldn't my son fight back? Aunt Dorothy, if you were humiliated like this, would you meekly accept i
Walter had no qualms about threatening Dorothy with paying respect to the ancestors, a blatant and undisguised threat.For Fabian, a Campbell without heir status, Walter could kill him as easily as squashing an ant.Leaving Tranquil Pavilion, Austin took the wheelchair from Raquel and slowly pushed Walter forward.No one spoke along the way, and Ezra and Aldus quietly followed behind."Raquel, how did you find Mr. Walter?" Aldus asked in a low voice.The vast Campbell residence was a maze for newcomers. Finding Walter, who was heavily guarded while recovering, was no small feet.Especially now, with Walter having just been attacked, the Campbell residence had tightened its security to the highest level. Moving around freely was nearly impossible."Someone led me," Raquel said with a mysterious smile."Who?" Aldus asked in astonishment.Ezra gave Aldus a sideways glance. "Aldus, if Raquel can't say, don't press her. Despite the general disdain for sir among the Campbells, there
Austin was speechless.Was this supposed to be a joke?"Do you think I'm joking?" Walter seemed to read Austin's mind.Austin remained silent.Walter chuckled and said, "You'll understand the difference over time."Righteous authority, dominant force, the path of compassion...Austin mulled over these concepts, deep in thought. Walter's words seemed like a joke, but upon closer reflection, there was a subtle distinction.Soon, they arrived at a grand estate.This estate was set apart from the surrounding houses and pavilions in scale and architectural style, exuding a majestic and solemn atmosphere."Sir, this is Mr. Walter's residence," Ezra said softly.Looking at the grand estate before him, Austin felt a strange emotion stir. It was a complex feeling, difficult to describe.Yet instinctively, he clenched his fists, his eyes filled with unprecedented determination.Entering the estate, a crowd of servants bustled about.Walter led Austin and the others into the main hal
Austin said, "Uncle Alexander found me, and I had him stay for three days. On the third day, Nether showed up. Uncle Alexander helped me drive him away before leaving.""He didn't come directly to the Campbell Residence. He slipped into the Campbell Residence shortly before my attack and happened to encounter Nether's assault, so he intervened."Walter's eyes were deep, his fingers lightly tapping the armrest of his wheelchair. "Did you see the heads on the Campbell Residence arch? That was put there by your Uncle Alexander."Austin was momentarily stunned but quickly grasped the situation."He slipped into the Campbell Residence? What does that mean?"Although Alexander had lost the competition for the family head position to Walter years ago and for some unknown reason ended up in Grave Prison, he was still a Campbell and a former heir at that, with a close relationship to Walter.Logically, he should have entered the Campbell Residence openly, not in secret."How would I know
Along the way, Austin could feel the intense anger emanating from Walter.It was a palpable sensation, making the air around them feel bitterly cold and sending chills down his spine.Austin knew that at Walter's level, it was rare for his emotions to be so openly visible unless he allowed it. But now, this unmistakable feeling indicated that Walter was losing control.As they moved, numerous Campbell family members and servants greeted Walter.He ignored them, his face darkened and brooding, like a lion simmering with rage.Soon, a grand hall came into view. This hall was not far from Walter's residence.Symmetrically placed, it was the centerpiece of the Campbell Residence's vast estate, like the moon surrounded by stars.In front of the majestic and solemn hall, rows of servants and guards were already standing, making the hall appear even more imposing and severe.The surrounding Campbell family members and other servants quickly lowered their heads and hurried away, not da