Ruth was almost in tears, "Master, it’s not true! It's just to deal with my father pressuring me to get married."

Pierce laughed. "No need to explain. I totally understand!"

-

At Phoenix City.

Eric and Stealthbane had already returned to the villa.

Michael knew they had taken action. Upon seeing that Shadow hadn’t returned, his eyes turned slightly red. "H-He... is gone?"

Such actions can result in death.

This seemed to be within Michael's expectations.

Stealthbane spat on the ground. "D