Even though Alexander was a man of great power, being so openly disrespected by Ethan ignited a wave of anger within him. He glared at Ethan and said, "Ethan! I've shown you respect, but do you think I am afraid of you? Let me tell you, I am the 35th patriarch of the Bell family. You may be competent, but you are not invincible in my eyes!"
Ethan laughed coldly. "The Bell family? I wondered who would have the audacity to kidnap my wife. It turns out it's just another group living off their ancestors' legacy! Because your family has a history of over two centuries, you think you're above everyone else. But have you forgotten that without the wealth your ancestors left behind, you'd be no better than beggars?"
Alexander's face flushed with rage, his eyes bulging with anger. "You... you...
