Claude slapped his forehead. It had been six or seven hours since they got here, yet Adrian still had yet to arrive. He figured that he should wait for them at the gate and said, "I'll go check."

May was afraid of Axel. She was worried that he might harm her after Claude left. "Mr. Claude, I've always been loyal to you. This is all my fault. Please don't kill me."

Claude was in a dilemma. Agreeing to May would ruin his reputation and put Medicis Manor, and possibly his life, at risk. "I need to think about it,” he replied.

"You're the only family I have, sir. If you don't care for me, I'll have nowhere to go." May clung to Claude's legs, crying loudly.

Just then, Adrian and his companions entered Medicis Manor, hearing the wailing from afar. They quickened their pace, thinking that something serious had happened. There was no one at the entrance as they had rushed over to see what was going on.

"Could it be Joe?"

"It's definitely him!"

"He's the only one who's still single in Me