Xander gazed down at Ferris, his icy stare dismissing him as nothing more than an insignificant insect
He said, “For Athena’s sake, consider this your one and only warning. Should there be a next time, I shall show no mercy”
His voice seemed to emanate from the nethermost depths of hell, carrying a bone chilling menace that made Ferris’s blood run cold
Ferris swallowed hard, his confidence utterly shattered in a feeble voice, he said, “Prince Kander, please forgive me, but I truly don’t understand what you’re referring to
A massive hand crashed down on Ferris’s shoulder, bearing down on him like a mountain
Ferris couldn’t withstand the crushing weight is body suddenly buckled under the pressure, causing the ground made of bricks beneath his krises to crack.
kapart the a spider’s web, sending fragments scattering in all directions
However, instead of easing up, the pressure only intensified.
The green bricks finally gave way under the relentless pressure, shattering into countless fragments.
Sharp stone fragments pierced into Ferris’s flesh, sending a searing pain straight to his bones. Beads of cold sweat formed on his forehead as a suppressed groan escaped him.
Xander’s icy voice came from above. “Your schemes only work because I allow them, not because you are cunning. I care for Athena, and thus for those she holds dear. But if you dare exploit this to harm her, I shall make you beg for death but never grant it.”
Such a menacing warning drained all color from Ferris’s face.
Ferris prostrated himself on the ground, but his eyes burned with hatred.
Ferris gritted out between clenched teeth, “I wouldn’t dare,”
Kander let out a cold snort from above. “You are on very thin ice”
Xander left with his entourage, and Ferris slumped defeatedly to the ground.
The excruciating pain in his knees drained all color from his face.
But worse than the pain in his body was the way Xander ruthlessly trampled Ferris’s pride underfoot.
Ferris clenched his fists so tightly his nails dug into his palms, glaring after Xander’s retreating figure. Through gritted teeth, he spat out the name like a
Curse “Xander ”
The beginning of June was a good time for weddings.
The wedding ceremony between Ferris and Lizzie took place as planned
Seventy–two rosewood chests were filled with royal brocade. The unique pattern was woven with gold thread and rare mermaid silk. A single chest’s,
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