“So what?”Adrian knew what he said was working, so he said even more arrogantly, “You might not be able to kill me even if you tried.”This irritated Joe even more. Regret was brewing inside him. He could have brought glory if he had kept his identity as a spy hidden. However, he made such a foolish decision due to greed.“I’m not buying it!” Joe thundered.He did not have time left. There was nothing else that he could do now. He glanced at the study and saw that there was no one inside.Joe decided that was the best direction for him to run in. He sensed someone in there before. Instead of staying to watch or help, that person had left despite something so grave happening.Before he had thought things out, he exerted strength and tried to hit Adrian’s head. All he cared about was crushing Adrian’s head.At that very second, Adrian buried his head in the soil, successfully dodging Joe’s attack. He thought he would not be able to breathe, but to his pleasant surprise, he found

“Of course not,” Adrian said flatly, “The Four Great Factions can’t just sit back after so many things have happened. Naturally, they’d go after Shaquille. I’m sure he dares not show himself right now.”“That makes sense,” Lionel said, “Allow me to help. As long as Medicis Manor is on the same level as the Four Great Factions, Shaquille won’t dare to touch us.”“But…” Claude looked beaten and sad. “I checked the warehouse, and it’s empty.”“What about the herb field?” Adrian asked, “Medicis Manor will flourish as long as the herbs are growing. Don’t worry.”Lionel looked beaten too as he trailed behind them. He said in disappointment, “The herbs have all wilted. We’re doomed.”“What do we do?” Claude covered his eyes. “Dr. Matteo will be coming for his herbs in a month from now. He’ll never come again if he finds out about our situation.”Adrian fell silent. Claude had been here for a while, so he should be familiar with the processes within Medicis Manor. How had he not noticed

Marissa then turned into an eagle and took to the skies after Adrian and Rozi climbed on her back. They glided smoothly toward their destination.Adrian spied the Archer family carriage in the distance. Its wheels were all gone, and he guessed someone with ill intentions must have taken them. However, he did not see any men in black. He did see Ophelia standing outside the carriage, teary-eyed. She kept looking around like she was lost.“Marissa,” Adrian ordered, “Take Arlo and Ophelia away when we get down. I’ll stay with Rozi to fight the men in black.”Marissa smiled mischievously. “Save some for me. I’ll fight them when I get back.”“No, you have to protect them.”Adrian looked solemn. Shaquille was not an easy man. Since he attacked Arlo, he surely would not give up easily.Marissa was disappointed. Adrian was so annoying. He would always get her to hide behind him. She was a brave warrior, so of course, she wanted to charge to the frontline.“This is unfair!” she said.“S

Adrian’s expression turned cold. "These people must be from the Debonaire Syndicate. Shaquille’s pretty cunning to try and turn the syndicate against us.""His plan worked though." Rozi took a deep breath and took a few steps back, feeling extremely upset.Adrian smirked. They were fortunate to have uncovered Shaquille’s conspiracy. If they had left in a hurry, they would have been convicted and not be able to defend themselves.He suggested, "Let’s investigate the cause of their deaths."Rozi beamed. "You’re so smart, Adrian."Adrian was indeed smart. Although they were carrying swords, these people had not been slashed to death, proving that this had nothing to do with them."I’m just speculating here. We need facts."While saying this, Adrian reached out to search the clothes of one of the deceased when he heard a noise behind. He instantly became alert and shielded Rozi behind him.He asked in a vigilant tone, "Who’s there?""We’re only passing by!"Standing outside the w

“Can you see them and determine their cause of death while standing so far away?" Adrian questioned."I can’t see them," Igor refuted, "But Sir Hennessy is a trustworthy person and would never lie.""What I’m asking you is whether you can see the color of their lips from where you’re standing right now," Adrian asked as he sneered.Igor explained smugly, "They’re all lying on the ground, and I’m no clairvoyant, so of course, I can’t see them from here. Sir Hennessy is the one who told me that detail."Rozi then piped up, "Sir, that man you speak was standing even farther away than where you’re standing now. Also, the bodies are scattered everywhere. How could he have possibly determined anything about the bodies or the number of bodies there are.”Igor was stunned. ‘The leader of Medicis Manor surely wouldn’t lie. And these bodies certainly shouldn’t be lying neatly next to each other. This man must’ve moved them before we got here.’"Is this all true?" Igor asked.Adrian nodded