“You’re a talentless nobody, yet you dream of becoming Hoyles’s disciple? Stop embarrassing yourself and get out!”
He grabbed my arm and tried to drag me outside.
Pain shot through me. I was just about to retaliate when a steady, authoritative voice rang out.
“What do you think you’re doing!”
Hoyles approached with a darkened expression.
Thinking Hoyles was furious, Justus immediately let go and apologized respectfully.
“I’m sorry, Hoyles. My sister was lost outside for many years and lacked proper upbringing—that’s why she did something so disgraceful today. I’ll make sure to discipline her properly when we get back.”
As Justus spoke, he kept glancing at Hoyles’s expression—but instead of softening, Hoyles’s face grew even darker.
So Justus continued,
“I’ll escort her to the poli
