Chapter 481


    After all, Felicity was from the esteemed Lenoir family, and it seemed


    inconceivable that she had no authority within her own household.


    She refused to ept the reality.


    Just then, a gentle knock came from the door, signaling Lexi’s arrival.


    With Mackenzie’s permission, she entered and reported, “Ms. Mackenzie, Mr.


    Bryant is highly confident, with over 90% certainty, that Emmanuel will be


    acquitted!”


    “Fantastic!” Mackenzie nodded, her eyes brimming with trust. “I’ll entrust this


    matter to you, then.”


    At that, Terence added sternly, “Lexi, being 90% confident is not enough! He


    must secure Emmanuel’s acquittal without fail. Should anyplications


    arise, notify me immediately. There’s no need to fear General Lenoir as long


    as I’m here!”


    “Understood, Old Mr. Quillen!” Lexi swiftly nodded in utmost respect. She was


    well aware of Terence’s connections and influence. With his support, even


    Adolph would be rendered powerless against Emmanuel’s case.


    “Old Mr. Quillen and Mackenzie, sooner orter, all of you wille to regret


    protecting him!” Overwhelmed by anger, Felicity had no choice but to storm


    out of the room.


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    Silently, Sarah followed in her footsteps.


    Meanwhile, at the Lenoir Residence, Adolph gazed upon his second son’s


    lifeless body, his expression darkening like an impending storm.


    Quintus couldn’t help but shiver with fear as he beheld his father’s expression.


    On the other hand, Elizabeth couldn’t believe that Emmanuel was responsible


    for her brother’s death and wanted to speak up for him. However, in the face


    of her father’s expression, she found herself unable to voice her thoughts.


    “General, the Quillen family has enlisted Mr. Bryant as Emmanuel’s defense


    attorney. It seems unlikely that we will achieve justice for Tobias through legal


    means.” Laura finally broke the oppressive silence.


    “Hmph! The Quillen family’s audacity knows no bounds!” Adolph’s words


    reverberated with anger as he mmed his palm down on the table.


    In an instant, the table snapped in half with a loud noise.


    “When I retired from Tocvale and returned to Yeringham thirty years ago, I


    was invincible! No one dared to challenge the Lenoir family! And now, that


    youngdy from the Quillens has stolen away my precious daughter’s man


    and caused her so much suffering. They’ve even ruthlessly taken my son’s


    life! If I don’t eliminate Mackenzie and Emmanuel, how will the people of


    Yeringham perceive me? How can I uphold my pride and dignity in this city?”


    These words struck fear into Elizabeth’s heart.


    The very situation she had desperately hoped to avoid was nowing to


    pass.


    Deep down, she knew that udette truly loved Emmanuel and that he was


    innocent of any wrongdoing regarding her death. However, with her father


    and stepmother resolute in their beliefs, she felt utterly powerless to sway


    their convictions.


    How can I save Emmanuel? Should I find an opportunity to convince him to


    leave Yeringham? Elizabeth contemted silently within herself.


    “Haha! Dad, it’s unfair to solely me Mackenzie for everything!” Elizabeth


    couldn’t speak up for Emmanuel, but Quintus finally summoned the courage


    to defend Mackenzie.


    However, his words were met with a swift and forceful p from Adolph.


    “Shut up! Now that the Lenoir and Quillen families are at odds, don’t take the


    wrong side just because of a woman! Your younger brother was beaten to


    death by Emmanuel, and now Imand you to seek revenge by ending his


    life!” Adolph sternly ordered Quintus.


    Frustration and inner turmoil consumed Quintus as he grappled with his


    emotions. He wanted to confront Emmanuel and challenge him, but the


    thought of taking his life had never crossed his mind.