Chapter 177: Chapter 177: Mr. Stone Pleads with the Second Young Master
“Forgive you?” Hearing Clark Stone’s apology, Brandon Piers raised an eyebrow, with a hint of mockery in his tone. He then turned his head and softly asked Abigail Green amid the Stone family’s trembling, “Abigail, what do you think?”
Abigail met Brandon Piers’ amber eyes. Her heart uncontrollably skipped a few beats.
Whether before or after her rebirth, many people called her Abigail. But it was the first time she had heard Brandon Piers call her that.
His clear male voice was like a spring in the desert, sweet and enticing. Her cherry lips slightly parted, and the last syllable rose gently. An ordinary name suddenly carried a touch of tender insinuation.
Abigail’s earlobes uncontrollably turned pink.
“Hmm?” Not receiving Abigail’s answer, Brandon Piers thought the chubby girl still harbored feelings for that scum Clark Stone. His handsome eyebrows showed a trace of displeasure, making everyone present feel the sudden drop in temperature in the air.
Clark Stone stared intently at Abigail Green. It seemed if the chubby girl dared to say she didn’t forgive him, he would surely make her taste his methods.
Abigail could clearly see through Clark Stone’s thoughts. She curled her lips with heavy sarcasm. “How dare I not forgive Master Stone? After all, I can’t force Master Stone to be ruthless, right?”
“You…” Clark Stone almost lost control, the word “bitch” stuck in his throat, ultimately swallowed forcefully. Thinking of the Stone family’s future, his tone softened. “Abigail, then what do you want?”
“Is Abigail also something you can call?” Before Abigail could respond, Brandon Piers suddenly questioned, commanding an irresistible authority. A layer of murderous intent also appeared in his eyes.
Mr. Stone saw the meaning in Brandon Piers’ eyes clearly. Suddenly, he knelt down with a thud. “Master Brandon, I’m sorry, I’m sorry. It’s my son’s fault for being disrespectful to Miss Green. Please forgive him considering the long friendship between the Stone and Green families.”
Clark Stone looked at his father kneeling on the ground in shock. His eyes brimmed with hot shame and hatred. He called out “Dad” loudly, but Mr. Stone dragged him to the ground. “Apologize to Master Brandon now!”
“Dad, I…” Although Clark Stone feared the Piers family and didn’t care much about his reputation, he had just admitted his mistake to Master Brandon because he could bend and stretch. But his father’s kneeling completely stripped him of his dignity. How could he continue to mix in Gills City in the future?
Clark Stone wanted to say something, but Mr. Stone’s slap interrupted him.
This slap was extremely harsh, making Clark Stone’s face swell up instantly.
Mr. Stone then looked at Brandon Piers. “It was all my son’s fault. I hope Master Brandon can be generous and spare him this time.”
Brandon Piers looked faintly at them. He didn’t expect this father from the Stone family to be much more perceptive than Lincoln Green. No wonder a nouveau riche like him could thrive in Gills City. With a smile on his lips, he said, “Mr. Stone is quite interesting. But as I said, whether to forgive him is up to Abigail.”
Clark Stone clenched his fists tightly, biting his teeth together. He looked up at the visibly calm Abigail Green but couldn’t say a word. Mr. Stone tugged at his son, whispering a reminder. “Clark, patience in small matters is essential for accomplishing big plans.”
“I… I’m sorry, Miss Green. Please forgive me,” Clark Stone said with a trembling voice filled with hatred, lowering his head.
Abigail merely glanced at him. “Oh.”
The people present couldn’t help but secretly observe Abigail Green. What did that “oh” mean?
“It’s about time. We should head back.” Abigail ignored the numerous gazes and gently reminded Brandon Piers.
It wasn’t that she was kind-hearted, but seeing the Stone father and son kneeling before Brandon Piers made her feel uncomfortable. It was as if this immortal-like man was being sullied by worldly matters.
Brandon Piers raised his eyes and glanced at the chubby girl before nodding. “Let’s go.”
His demeanor indeed carried a hint of a husband following his wife’s lead.