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    Lord Harrison Turner''s expression grew even more sour upon Madam La''s invitation. He stared at her with intense fury and demanded, "Lady La, you''re well aware of the reason we''re here at your doorstep. Are you pretending not to know? What game are you ying?"


    Madam La responded with a feigned innocence, a smile on her lips. "Lord Harrison, I''m afraid I don''t quite understand what you''re getting at. Why would I know the purpose of your sudden visit? It''s rather perplexing."


    Internally, Madam La couldn''t help but scoff at Lord Harrison''s attempt to manipte the situation. She knew very well why he hade, and his intentions were quite clear. However, she maintained her fa?ade of confusion.


    "Do you think I''m a fool, Lady La? Your cleverness is not lost on me. Quit pretending and exin yourself immediately! My patience is wearing thin!" Lord Harrison''s voice was tinged with anger, his magical power emanating and causing pressure to bear down on the onlookers.


    The sudden release of Lord Harrison''s magic caused the bystanders to kneel under the immense pressure. Panic and pain rippled through the crowd.


    "What''s happening? I can''t stand this pressure, it''s overwhelming!"


    "It''s too strong, my bones are breaking! Ahhh!"


    "Please, make it stop! I''m three months pregnant!"


    Amid the chaos, Madam La''s frown deepened. She called out, "Stop!" Her own magical power surged forth, countering Lord Harrison''s pressure and alleviating the suffering of the vigers.


    "Thank you, Madam!" A pregnant woman, relieved from the pressure, expressed her gratitude to Madam La for saving her unborn child from the magical onught.


    "You can go now; it''s not safe here," Madam La told the pregnant woman, who quickly left the scene.


    With the woman gone, Madam La''s fury was no longer restrained. She turned her attention back to Lord Harrison, her anger evident.


    "Lord Harrison, what is the meaning of this? Exin why you''re acting so rudely towards me, and why have you brought armed soldiers with you? This behavior is unlike you."


    Butler Geoffrey stepped forward, addressing Madam La. "Lady La, as you''re well aware, our young lord was murdered yesterday. It''s the reason we''re here at your doorstep."


    Madam La''s anger simmered beneath the surface. It was time to confront the situation and defend her family against the usations that were now beingid bare.


    "As I''ve said before, Lord Harrison, I truly apologize for your loss. However, I fail toprehend the purpose of your visit. Shouldn''t you be focused on finding the actual culprit responsible for this tragedy?" Madam La maintained herposed demeanor, her wordsced with subtle defiance.


    "Indeed, Lady La, that''s precisely why we''re here. You must be aware that before his demise, the young master Henry visited your residence. Yet, he never returned home after that visit, which raises suspicion," Butler Geoffrey stated with a stern expression, his gaze locked onto his lord, who nodded in agreement.


    Madam La couldn''t help but inwardly revel in her act''s sess.


    ''So, they suspect us of Henry Turner''s death, not knowing it was my son-inw who killed him. How amusing,'' she mused.


    "Are you suggesting, Butler Geoffrey, that we murdered young master Henry?" Madam La''s frown appeared genuinely troubled.


    "Ha! Still trying to deny your crimes, Lady La? Your deceit runs deeper than I thought," Lord Harrison snapped, his gaze an usation.


    "Lord Harrison, you''re pushing this too far. While it''s true your son visited us twice yesterday, he left in a fit of anger after discovering my daughter''s engagement. He even destroyed our flower pit in a fit of rage," Madam La responded, pointing to the shattered flower pot.


    "Who knows what troubles he stirred up after leaving? With powerful hunters and mages around, he may have offended someone and paid the price."


    Madam La''s words were strategically crafted to cast doubt on the true events, presenting an alternative narrative. She continued, "ming us for his death is unjustified. Can you truly fault us for the consequences of his own actions?"


    The yful smile on Madam La''s face only deepened as she deftly weaved her tale.


    But her smile was the spark that ignited Lord Harrison''s rage. His face contorted with fury as he felt mocked and provoked by her audacity.


    ''She thinks her honeyed words can deceive me? I won''t fall for her charms,'' Lord Harrison thought.


    "Don''t attempt to twist the situation, Lady La! We believe you''re responsible for my son''s tragic end. Who else in Pinebrook Vige would dare? No one had the courage to harm my son but you!" Lord Harrison roared, his face contorted in anger.


    "Lord Harrison, this usation is baseless! Do you possess any evidence to support such a grave usation? Let''s be rational here!" Madam La''s frown deepened as she defended her family.


    Lord Harrison and Butler Geoffrey exchanged a surprised nce. Rose, engaged? This was news to them.


    ''Could she be inventing stories to save herself? And if Rose had truly found love and gotten engaged, I would have known already. How cunning!'' Lord Harrison thought, dismissing Madam La''s words as maniption.


    "Hahaha! Evidence? Who needs evidence when I have the strength to back my ims? I don''t require proof to know you''re responsible for my son''s death," Lord Harrisonughed, his gaze unwavering.


    "I understand now. You''ve brought soldiers to take control of the vige, haven''t you?" Madam La nodded knowingly.


    A collective gasp swept through the crowd. Shock and disbelief radiated from the vigers'' expressions.


    "Lord Turner wants to overthrow the Monroe family? How audacious!"


    "He aims to seize authority and be the vige head himself. Shameless!"


    "This is utterly shameless! Treating a family that''s done so much for the vige this way. He''ll face divine retribution!"


    "Yes, God will surely punish him for his sins!"


    The onlookers exchanged whispers of outrage and astonishment, condemning Lord Harrison Turner''s audacious intentions.


    A minuteter, the voices of the onlookers seemed to stoke the fires of Lord Harrison''s anger even more. He erupted, his voice thundering at Madam La, "Lady La, do not attempt to divert the topic! My patience has its limits. Your games are not appreciated."


    However, at that very moment, the grand door behind Madam La swung open, revealing Rose with a concerned expression, nked by Yuan and his wives.


    "Mother, what''s happening? Why is Lord Turner here with his soldiers? Is there some misunderstanding?" Rose''s voice held genuine confusion, her gaze fixed on Lord Harrison Turner and his imposing entourage.


    The trio''s acting was impable, their expressions matching their feigned ignorance.


    Yuan and his wives exchanged amused nces and suppressed chuckles at Rose''s skillful performance.


    "Ah, finally making an appearance. Mother and daughter, both as cunning as foxes," Lord Turner seethed, his anger intensified by Rose''s presence. She was the catalyst for his son''s demise, a fact that churned his emotions.


    "Uncle Turner, what do you mean by that? By the way, I heard the tragic news of Henry''s passing this morning, and I am genuinely sorry for your loss. But please, can you exin why you''re here, apanied by soldiers? I''m truly puzzled by this situation," Rose inquired, her brows furrowing in apparent confusion. Her tone and expression were convincing, as though she truly didn''tprehend the circumstances.


    "Why am I here? Because you are the direct cause of my son''s demise! Had you epted Henry''s love, he wouldn''t have met his end. I thought you were a kind-hearted girl, but it seems I was mistaken. Your rejection of his genuine love led him to his death!" Lord Harrison''s words were a mixture of fury and usation. His gaze couldn''t help but flicker toward the handsome young man standing by Rose''s side.


    But when his eyes met Yuan''s almost otherworldly handsome face, a surge of resentment swelled within him. He realized why Rose had chosen Yuan over his son, and his anger grew stronger. If a mere re could kill, Yuan would''ve perished a thousand times over in that instant.


    ''With him around, my son never stood a chance. Yet, I cannot forgive her for not yielding, for not showing me any respect. I will make her pay for my son''s death!'' Lord Harrison''s inner thoughts burned with fury as his gaze remained locked on Rose, his anger practically palpable.


    "He loved me? Uncle, that''s quite an amusing statement. He frequents the vige brothel, bedding different women daily. Many have witnessed his habitual visits. Furthermore, I have no intention of spending my life with a man of his limited intelligence. The whole vige knows he''scking in wits. Why should I jeopardize my future by marrying such an incapable individual?" Rose''s retort held a nonchnt edge, as if she cared little for what Lord Harrison thought of her.


    Lord Harrison and Butler Geoffrey stared in shock, their eyes wide and disbelieving. How could she speak so ill of Henry, their dear departed son/young master?


    "Y-Y-You, how dare you speak of my beloved son in such a manner? Do you have a death wish?!" Lord Harrison''s voice trembled with rage. Rose''s words cut deep, a searing insult to his deceased son.


    "Why wouldn''t I dare? Everyone in the vige knows well enough of Henry''s arrogance and idiocy. How many lives were lost due to his reckless actions? Calling an idiot an idiot is only stating the truth," Rose responded to Lord Harrison with an unwavering smile, her confidence bolstered by Yuan''s presence, a formidable shield against any threat.


    "Hahaha!" Yuan and his wives couldn''t contain theirughter, their mirth resonating from the sidelines at Rose''s audacity.


    "You... Unforgivable! This insolence is unforgivable! Soldiers, apprehend this wretch and bring her to her knees before me! I will not tolerate such insolence any longer! Seize her!" Lord Harrison''s roar reverberated through the air, his fury a force to be reckoned with as hemanded his soldiers to capture Rose and force her to kneel at his feet.


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