Just as Raina North was about to lift off the mask, she suddenly put it back on, retracted her gaze from the man, and said apologetically, "Sorry, I mistook you for someone else. I hope the Lord of the Dark Tower won’t hold it against me."
Saying this, Raina didn’t wait for his response, promptly turned around, and returned to Pip Finch’s side under everyone’s watchful gaze.
In the moment Raina turned away, Elias Hawthorne used every ounce of self-control in his life to maintain his composure.
He acted as if nothing had happened, withdrew his gaze, and the hand by his side clenched tightly, as if it wanted to pierce through his palm.
The crowd was unaware of the turmoil within Elias Hawthorne’s heart. His indifference to Raina North quickly made everyone forget the recent incident.
To them, Raina North’s identity was utterly insignificant, akin to an ant, no matter how hard she tried, she wasn’t worth a closer look.
If Quinn Thorne knew what they thought, he’d laugh at their faces, calling them foolish, absolutely foolish!
Not only was his sister-in-law not an ant, but even if she were, she’d be an ant dwelling in the Lord of the Dark Tower’s heart, esteemed beyond measure.
Pip Finch gave Raina North a thumbs up, "Sister, you’re awesome, daring to provoke the Lord of the Dark Tower publicly; you’re even crazier than me, much like my man Orion. I really like you. How about this, why don’t you join our Celestial Alliance?"
"Let me tell you, we, the Celestial Alliance... huh..." Pip Finch rambled on, only then realizing, and said dumbfoundedly, "Sister, you agreed just like that?"
"What else?" Raina North glanced at him, "Do you expect me to make you three requests to come to the thatched cottage?"
"Such a pretty sister couldn’t possibly live in a thatched cottage."
This guy’s focus is really peculiar.
Pip Finch wanted to say something else but was pulled back by Lune, "Be quiet already."
If they hadn’t known each other for years and been following Orion, he certainly would’ve cut ties with this guy, whose foolishness was beyond words.
Elias Hawthorne withdrew his gaze from the group whispering together and looked at Quinn Thorne.
Quinn Thorne immediately stepped forward, saying in a low voice, "Boss, rest assured. This time, I’ll definitely arrange for protection for our sister-in-law. There won’t be any mistakes."
Elias Hawthorne’s expression slightly eased, nodding gently. His indifferent eyes swept through the meeting room, and he coldly spoke, "Everyone is here. Let’s begin."
Claire Lowell was the first to stand up, "I propose that we, led by the Dark Tower, join forces with the other six families to besiege the Celestial Alliance. The Celestial Alliance has offended the dignity of the Dark Tower and must be punished."
Elias Hawthorne remained silent, not even glancing over, as his thin lips opened and closed, coldly uttering, "Continue."
The man’s indifference left Claire Lowell both disappointed and sorrowful, but she dared not complain, only biting her lips and looking at Elias Hawthorne in a grievance, hoping for his pity.
Raina North watched, gave a heavy cold snort, anger surging within her heart.
Old Three said Elias Hawthorne disappeared to find her; she was touched at first, but now it clearly wasn’t the case! For original chapters go to N0velFire.ɴet
Returning to the Umbral Zone probably meant he was here to be amorous with his fiancée!
Elder Kane quickly stood up, loudly declaring, "I agree with Miss Lowell’s proposal and am willing to follow the Dark Tower in leading the charge against the Celestial Alliance!"