Wilder forced himself to hold back the blood boiling in his chest. That bastard's words cut deeper than any blade, cruel and precise. However, since he had already given Valerie his word, he had to honor it, no matter how much rage he felt.

With a flick of his sleeve and a cold snort, Wilder turned away and left with his men.

Just like that, the fight everyone expected did not happen.

Outside, the crowd that had gathered, hoping to see Andrew's downfall, looked completely disappointed.

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