Chapter 5
Brandon immediately flew into a rage.
“You little piece of trash! Julian is standing, and you dare to sit?”
The others laughed.
“Don’t be angry, Brandon. This idiot doesn’t even know who you are. Of course he has no idea who Julian is.”
Brandon’s face filled with satisfaction, but he still turned to Julian and humbled himself.
“What Brandon? There’s only one young master here, and that’s Julian.”
Lily walked over with a solemn expression, though I could see the worry in her eyes.
“Adrian, get up. Even the Stone family can’t afford to offend Julian.”
I was about to ask her about the girl who had approached me earlier, but Brandon came over too and pointed at my nose.
“You little piece of trash! Have I been too nice to you?”
“You dare act so arrogantly in front of Julian?”
I frowned and covered my cheek as I gave him a cold smile.
“Arrogant? I think you’re the one being arrogant.”
Brandon shook his head, looking almost sorry for me.
“I’ve figured you out. You’re completely insane.”
“Julian is the only son of the Blake family. He’s a genuine heir to a powerful family! You would never have met him in your entire life if it weren’t for me!”
“Get on your knees now, and I might beg for mercy on your behalf for my wife’s sake. Otherwise, I’ll break your legs and dump your body in a sewer!”
His eyes were filled with contempt, as if he believed one command from him could decide whether I lived or died.
Lily’s eyes filled with longing and helplessness.
She leaned close to me and whispered, “You idiot. I told you to leave. Why did you insist on following me?”
“They’re monsters who devour people without leaving the bones behind. Adrian, at this point, the only way you can escape is by taking me hostage.”
“After that, leave New York. Promise me you’ll never come back.”
Brandon saw that I still hadn’t moved and immediately waved his hand.
“You won’t cry until you see the coffin! Men, break this idiot’s legs first! Then force him to kneel before Julian and apologize!”
A group of bodyguards rushed toward me.
Lily panicked and instinctively stepped in front of me.
I pushed her aside and looked directly at Julian.
“Julian, are you sure you want me to kneel? Are you sure you want them to break my legs?”
Only then did Julian turn around.
He had been surrounded by people flattering him this entire time.
The moment he recognized my face, his expression changed drastically.
He staggered and dropped to his knees.
“Young Master Hayes? Why are you here?”