Vincent grabbed Jeffrey by the collar. "I warned you. If you dare to hurt my people again, I don't care how much Grandpa objects, I will kill you myself." Jeffrey let out a gurgling sound, blood trickling down the corner of his mouth. He grinned, his smile wild and arrogant. "As if you could. Who do you think you are? You're just like me, a watchdog raised by him. Without the master's order, you wouldn't dare bare your teeth." Vincent released him and pulled out a handkerchief, meticulously wiping the stains from his hands. He looked down at Jeffrey. "A vicious wolf like you would never understand what family means, let alone the honor of our family." "So what?" Jeffrey leaned against the wall, a defiant smile on his lips. "You're the family's rising star, and I'm just a stepping stone

