Chapter 716: Chapter 502, Intimidation_2
I informed her of Groot’s knowledge about the Lyss City situation.
Rage was evident on Rebecca’s face. She had grown to loathe this hypocritical and sly man who always pestered her.
Before he could finish, she interrupted him again, “Mr. Groot, please leave. I have nothing to say to you.”
Rebecca’s voice was loud, attracting the attention of the nearby council members.
Their curious gazes fell upon her.
However, seeing that it was Groot and Rebecca, they remained at a distance, showing no intention of intervening.
With such a scene, Groot had no choice but to withdraw.
After all, despite their underhandedness behind closed doors, the nobles still maintained an image of decency in public.
Groot shrugged, a shadow passing over his eyes. Without hiding his disdain, he sneered, “Rebecca, I’ve given you the chance. It’s you who refused it. I hope you won’t kneel down and beg me for mercy later.”
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He had desired this woman for a long time.
Distinguished and elegant, she was more appealing than any woman he had possessed before.
Conquering such a woman would bring him a great sense of accomplishment.
Moreover, he was not in a hurry.
He held evidence against Lyss City; reality would force her to submit to him.
When the time came, he would crush the pride of the woman before him entirely.
…
Rebecca was enraged at these words, her face red with fury.
Even while trying to maintain her noble etiquette, her fingers tightened into a fist until they turned white.
She wanted to say something.
But without any allies here, any argument would only put her at a disadvantage.
This negotiation was one where Groot had the upper hand.
Meanwhile, a few male and female council members approached from a short distance away.
These individuals had been keeping a watchful eye on them and were in league with Groot.
“Ha ha, Mr. Groot, it seems Rebecca Lady does not accept your kindness.” a male council member, stroking his small mustache, smiled.
“Yes, Groot, you can choose any beautiful woman in this city. Why be so obsessed with this outsider?” Another lavishly dressed elderly woman sneered.
Groot discarded his previous sinister expression, revealing a friendly smile. “I just wanted to help an old friend who was in trouble. Since Rebecca knows what she’s doing, I won’t bother her anymore.”
Having said that, he laughed and joked with those next to him as he walked out.
Even after Groot had left, Rebecca’s expression was still full of rage.
She sat in her chair, her face grim.
Aseti, who was waiting outside the door, came in to investigate when she saw Rebecca did not come out after a long time.
When she saw Rebecca sitting alone in the hall.
She hurriedly went over.
“Miss Rebecca, are you alright?” Aseti asked softly.
Aseti was an orange hero, also a woman.
Fang Hao had assigned her to Rebecca’s side to ensure her safety.
Hearing Aseti’s voice, Rebecca came to her senses, “Nothing, let’s go.”
Her face still held a smile, showing no signs of anything unusual.
All she had just encountered seemed like it had never happened.
“Oh, the carriage is ready, let’s go back first.” Aseti guided the way.
“Ok.”
Rebecca rose, following Aseti out.
For some reason.
The moment Aseti’s voice rang in her ears.
All of Rebecca’s worries disappeared, only one thought in her mind.
She still had Fang Hao. He would handle all these matters.
…
On the other side.
Fang Hao returned to the room and gestured Li Rong to sit across him.
Upon entering, he quickly smelled the fresh scent of a woman who had just taken a bath.
He poured Li Rong a glass of fruit wine.
He had casually asked earlier, never expecting Li Rong to figure out who started the fire while she was bathing.
“Who?”
A murderous look flashed in Li Rong’s eyes. She gritted her teeth and said, “Sander!”
Sander?
Sander had frequently appeared in Fang Hao’s sight recently.
Earlier, upon their return from exploring the underground palace, their team was ambushed.
It was Sander’s men who did it.
However, their team hadn’t suffered any losses then and because they were in Silver Wing City, he hadn’t taken immediate action against him.
He hadn’t expected Li Rong’s initial suspicion to be him.
“Are you sure?” Fang Hao was a bit skeptical.
“Yes, I just received news that someone saw the arsonist. It’s one of Sander’s men.” Li Rong’s eyes were filled with anger.
Li Rong held a high reputation among the transmigrator group in Silver Wing City.
Although she didn’t form any faction, if a representative were to be elected among the transmigrators in Silver Wing City, it would certainly be Li Rong.
While Li Rong was showering, she received a message from others on the Book of Lords.
Someone had seen one of Sander’s men sneaking into the commercial street last night after the lights were off and the stores closed.
Not long after that man came out, a fire broke out.
The fire was enormous, illuminating the entire area brightly.
With this comparison, coupled with the enmity between the two sides over the past few days, there was no need for doubt. It was definitely Sander’s doing.
Ordinary people wanting revenge wouldn’t have been able to cause such a large fire.
“What are you planning to do?” Fang Hao looked at Li Rong.
Li Rong reached for her cigarettes.
However, she realized she was now wearing Anjia’s clothes, thus she took the cup and drank some fruit wine.
After a brief pause, she finally spoke, “Let’s follow the rules: you pay for murder and for debts.”