Chapter 1224


    Chapter 1224


    Cayden grew noticeably quieter on the journey ahead, as if he was truly hurt.


    However, he remained as enthusiastic as ever towards Neera, feeling a sense of no regrets and no


    comints for some inexplicable reason.


    He often left her bewildered with his antics.


    After a chaotic half-day journey, they finally caught sight of the white g in the distance.


    “We’re not far from the summit,” said Darcel.


    Neera was still worried about Shane and the others. “But we’ve been on the road for a while now, and


    we still haven’t run into Shane and Mr. Medicina. Could they be behind us?”


    Even Darcel wasn’t sure. “In any case, let’s keep going upward. We’re bound to encounter them at the


    top of the mountain.”


    “Ha! Dream on! You really think you can make it to the top of the mountain?” At that moment, a


    mocking voice


    sound of erratic footsteps.


    suddenly rang out behind them, apanied by the


    Neera’s heart jumped into her throat, and she immediately turned around. She spotted Steing


    up another mountain path!


    from


    Darcel was the first to react. He rushed in front of Neera with a swift stride, firmly shielding her behind


    him.


    Seeing that, Ste sneered, “Oh? You’re trying to be her knight in shining armor? Mister, you should


    prioritize yourself. Can you even keep your pathetic life and leave this ce alive?”


    Behind her, a steady stream of people appeared, looking like they were from at least seven or eight


    different families.


    It seemed she had gathered quite a few closely-knit families along the way.


    Howard was among them, cheerfullyughing as he walked out and stood next to Ste. “Ms.


    Jennings, just as you predicted, they really are isted. It seems you truly have a talent for foresight.”


    Ste was brimming with pride. “Of course, but it is a bit more troublesome than I anticipated. I thought


    these two were already dead, but they unexpectedly escaped death. Still, it doesn’t matter. In the end,


    they fell into my hands. It’ll be up to me whether they live or die.”


    Neera furrowed her brows in concern after hearing that. She immediately questioned, “You knew what


    happened to us, so you were the one behind the night attack that day, weren’t you? And the time


    before that! Even the destruction of the mountain hollow was your doing, right?”


    Ste casually switched her hand to the front, lifting one arm leisurely to admire her beautifully


    manicured nails, appearing utterly nonchnt. “So what if it is, and what if it isn’t? At this point, do


    these things still matter? Instead of wasting your time on this, why don’t you kneel at my feet now and


    beg for mercy in a humble voice? Maybe I’ll consider sparing you if I’m in a good mood. What do you


    say?”


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    As she spoke, she subtly signaled to the people behind her. The families of Bartitsu Guild immediately


    surrounded Neera and her group.


    The atmosphere suddenly became tense, as if a fight would break out at any moment.


    The atmosphere suddenly became tense, as if a fight would break out at any moment.


    Ste gave Cayden and the others a once-over, thenughed casually. “I must admit I didn’t expect you


    to run into the Massey family on your way. However, it’s a pity. Even with them around, they can’t help


    you. So, you better beg for mercy quickly. I’m not a fan of waiting. You only get one chance, so you


    better cherish it.”


    Because of the grudges formed previously at the Medicina family’s medical hall and during meetings,


    Ste had always regarded Neera as a thorn in her side, wishing she could get rid of her for good.!


    Having failed twice in a row, she was extremely frustrated. Now that she had finally encountered this


    opportunity, she was determined not to let such a golden chance slip away.


    With a cold expression, Neera retorted without a second thought, “Beg for mercy? In your dreams!


    Ste, you’ve attacked us repeatedly, and I haven’t even settled the score with you yet. You have the


    audacity to swagger around. Your Jennings family really has no shame!”


    “Shameless? I think you just don’t understand thew of survival of the fittest!” Steughed boldly


    and confidently. “In Phison, those with power rule. A weakling like you deserves to be trampled under


    my feet! The Gordon family must have gone mad to let a piece of trash like you be the head of the


    family. Even the guild wants you to participate in the election. It’s utterly ridiculous! You little wretch.


    You seduced Avery to back you up just because you’re pretty. Now, you’re even involved with Mr.


    Medicina and even trying to seduce the lord of Lordsworth Estate. You really have no shame! Besides


    using your seductive tricks, what else are you good at?”


    Her words were bing increasingly unpleasant to hear, simply foul.


    Neera’s face instantly darkened. Her sleeve loosened, and a small dagger fell into her hand.


    However, before she could make a move, Darcel intervened. Somehow, he had a few stones in his


    hand, which he threw fiercely, hitting Ste right on the mouth and nose!


    In the next moment, Ste cried out in pain. Her lips turned a deep shade of red and began to swell,


    while blood continuously flowed from her nose!