Chapter 83


    “Get lost!” Derick had no patience for Chris. He briskly pushed him aside before eagerly


    approaching Lillian.


    He bowed protusely and said. “Madam, please forgive myte arrival. I beg your pardon.”


    Lillian was startled, and she instinctively shielded the Seraphic Tear Pendant at her neck.


    A gnawing fear gripped her. She was certain that Derick recognized the pendant, although it was a


    mere counterfeit.


    If she were exposed, she would be in grave trouble. She regretted her carelessness for not


    removing the fake Seraphic Tear Pendant before arriving at Phoenix Corporation.


    The rest were struck with shock and disbelier.


    “Uncle Derick, could you be mistaken? She’s the daughter of the Smith family, and that trash over


    there is her husband. Why did you address her as ‘madam?” Chris inquired, puzzled


    Derick swiftly pped Chris face.


    Holding his cheek, Chris was both shocked and enraged. “Uncle Derick, why did you p me?


    *pping you is the least you deserve. If you dare to disrespect the madam again, you’ll pay with


    your life!” Derick’s voice wasced with murderous intent.


    However, his demeanor transformed into one of obsequiousness when he turned to Lillian. “My


    apologies, Madam, for causing you rm. Shall we proceed inside?”


    Realizing that there was no turning back, Lillian braced herself, hoping that the Supreme One


    wasn’t present and that she could rify things with Derick soon.


    “Hold on!” Sebastian said to Chris and the others, “It seems that we’re allowed to enter the


    budding, making us the victors of the bet. It’s time you fulfilled the punishments.”


    Chris said angrily, “Don’t be too pleased with yourself! There must be a misunderstanding! There’s


    no way you can gain entry so easily.


    “That’s right! This bet is void,” Lyra dered dismissively.


    Lucas‘ face was full of contempt. “You merely lucked out, so it doesn’t count.”


    “Are you thinking of welshing on the ber? Sebastian’s smile turned frigid


    “So what if I am? What can you possibly do about it?” Chris scoffed disdainfully.


    Before Chris could blink, Derick delivered another stinging p to his face.


    “There’s nothing I despise more than those who break promises. You might get away with that


    elsewhere, but you won’t on Phoenix Corporation’s doorstep. Are you asking for death?”


    Seething with a mixture of shock and fury, Chris retorted, “Uncle Derick, my father and you are both


    peers. You aren’t showing me any respect, which is outrageous!”


    Another p from Derick silenced him. His voice was cold as he said, “Stop trying to ingratiate


    yourself with me. Fulfill the bet now, or you’ll regret it.


    The security guards closed in, their demeanor threatening.


    Chris and the other two were visibly terrified


    Lyra desperately turned to Sebastian. “Sebastian, I admit my mistake. Please have mercy.”


    “You realized your error only after losing? That’s too Ettle, toote! Sebastian dismissed her plea


    He felt nopassion for someone as despicable as Lyra


    “Sebastian, I’m your sister–inw. Can you really bear to see me run around naked?” Lyra begged


    further.


    Seving Sebastian unmoved, she quickly grabbed Lillian’s hand. “Lin, I’m your cousin. Please


    plead to him on my behalf.”


    Lucas said nervously, “That’s right, Sebastian. I’m your wife’s cousin. If I were to call you


    ‘Grandfather, wouldn’t that mess up our family’s hierarchy?” Chris didn’t plead but instead


    threatened, “Sebastian, you’d better think twice. Can you truly handle the full force of my tury? Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org.