Messiah Frost was stunned.
Desmond Hoffman was stunned.
Everyone at the large table was equally stunned.
The Carson Flores who eradicated entire sects and families?
The Carson Flores who destroyed three of the Four Sects’ families, the Vasquez Family, the Reid Family, and the Five Dragon Sect?
The Carson Flores who killed Gunner Tate?
Messiah Frost’s cousin?
Well, considering the hierarchy, Messiah Frost and Adriel Frost are about the same age, and since Carson Flores is Adriel’s cousin, then it’s right for Carson to call Messiah his cousin...
All eyes subconsciously scanned over to Shirley Miller, their gazes filled with shock and a touch of fear.
The Shirley Miller who single-handedly destroyed two Innate cultivators of the Reid Family and fought Gunner Tate to a mutual defeat?
Marcus Gibbs, who had just attempted to hit on her, wished he could slap himself to death. Damn, what kind of sin had he committed!
That was Shirley Miller!
The Shirley Miller who killed without batting an eye!
He had actually tried to flirt with her and even planned to trick her into bed for Desmond Hoffman...
The guy notorious for annihilating sects!
The Carson Flores whose path was paved with countless killings!
Marcus Gibbs hung his head low, his body curled up, wishing he had never appeared in the first place.
Messiah Frost’s expression stiffened for a long while; he had never expected to bump into Carson Flores and Shirley Miller here, especially when they had been discussing them in contempt. And there they were, right beside him, with the funniest part being Desmond Hoffman actually trying to hit on Shirley Miller?
Messiah Frost managed to put on a stiff smile. "Carson Flores, hello, what a surprise to encounter you here."
Carson Flores responded with a faint smile, "Yes, just got back to Xijing and was talking about finding a quiet place to have dinner, and then we run into each other..."
Carson paused for a moment, his gaze falling on Desmond Hoffman’s face. "This must be the great son of the Hoffman Family, right? So, what’s this about? You have your sights on my wife?"
Desmond Hoffman’s face was equally stiff. His background might be formidable for sure, but who was he facing? Two Innate Grandmasters!
Grandmasters notorious for eradicating sects and countless killings!
Desmond Hoffman now faced two choices, either to stay firm to the end or to apologize and admit fault.
Watching Carson’s calm smile, Desmond Hoffman struggled internally for a few seconds before making a decision.
Why should he admit fault?
He’s from the Hoffman Family!
Would Carson dare to touch him?
Moreover, the Hoffman family was supporting Messiah Frost in his bid to become the heir. If he backed down today, how could his family continue to support Messiah?
Desmond Hoffman sneered, "Just a greeting, what’s the problem with that?"
Carson Flores chuckled. "Just a greeting? You even invited her over for a meal? You’re the great young Master of the Hoffman Family after all. You can’t even tell the truth for an act ?"
Provoked by Carson’s words, Desmond Hoffman’s rage surged as he sneered, "Fine since you put it that way, I’ll admit it. Yes, I find your wife attractive, and I want to hit on her, so what..."
Before Desmond Hoffman could finish speaking, Carson Flores, standing next to Shirley Miller, had already swung his hand sharply, delivering a crisp slap.
Desmond Hoffman’s pupils dilated, his gaze filled with utter shock.
He had never expected Carson Flores to actually strike him!
Although Desmond Hoffman was a cultivator, his abilities were negligible in front of Carson, providing no chance for resistance.
In the midst of Desmond Hoffman’s shock and terror, Carson’s slap landed directly on Hoffman’s face.
Amidst the crisp sound, Desmond Hoffman was sent violently reeling backward, tumbling off his chair with a clatter and crashing to the ground.
Messiah Frost was dumbfounded.
All the scions of powerful families at the table were dumbstruck.
Carson Flores had actually made a move!
He had actually struck Desmond Hoffman!
A second later, Messiah Frost called out anxiously, "Carson! What are you doing? He’s from the Hoffman Family!"
Carson, with a serene look, glanced over the still-reeling Desmond Hoffman, clutching his face on the ground, and calmly replied, "You’re from the Frost Family, and I call you cousin; that’s your cousin-in-law he was disrespecting. You don’t intervene, fine. But now, are you planning to stand on the Hoffman Family’s side just because he’s your brother-in-law?"
Messiah Frost abruptly fell silent, his face reddening, yet he had no response.
For Messiah, Desmond Hoffman’s importance was naturally much greater than that of his cousin Carson. Moreover, Desmond’s family supported him, whereas Carson supported his rival Adriel. But when faced with Carson’s rebuttal, Messiah was left speechless.
After all, anyone with eyes and ears could tell Desmond Hoffman harbored improper intentions towards Shirley Miller.
Carson was in the right in this situation.
Messiah watched Carson’s composed demeanor, feeling a surge of fear within him.
Was this the Carson Flores? Even in Xijing, many scions of the Four Sects’ twelve families, and even the family heirs, wouldn’t dare offend Desmond Hoffman, not wishing to provoke the Hoffman Family behind him.
Yet Carson didn’t hesitate for a second before his hand flew out with a slap!
Even Desmond Hoffman was stunned by the strike!
He lay there with his face covered for a couple of seconds, his eyes suddenly reddening before he leaped up, crazed, pointing at Carson and bellowing, "You dare strike me?"