His expression twisted into disgust.
“He has caused enough trouble already.”
His voice turned ice-cold.
“He deserves to die.”
Sylvester’s eyes darkened as he signalled to his men.
“Seize him!” He ordered.
Evelyn’s breath hitched as she saw the soldiers closing in on Lance.
Without thinking, she rushed forward, planting herself between him and the advancing guards.
Her arms spread wide, her eyes filled with desperation.
“Please!” she pleaded, her voice shaking. “My husband has done nothing wrong!”
She turned to Sylvester, her eyes burning with raw emotion.
“These people have bullied my family for years,” she continued, her voice cracking.
“Lance was just trying to protect us!”
For a brief moment, the hall fell silent.
Then—
SMACK!
Sylvester gave Evelyn a hard slap.
The so
