Chapter 282:

Hearing Neil’s question, Derek pursed his lips. He lacked the courage to respond, fearing Neil might criticize him for crossing someone as influential as Remy and possibly uncovering his connection to Marissa.

Noticing Derek’s hesitation, Aelfric intervened. “Don’t be scared, Derek. You are a Daniels and soon to be my brother-in-law. Who in Blebert would dare harm you? No matter who it was that attacked you, I will seek retribution for you!”

Encouraged by Aelfric’s words, Derek felt a spark of hope. He had been ready to accept that he was beaten for nothing and to bear the resentment alone, which was proving difficult. Yet Aelfric’s words thrilled him as he wanted revenge.

After wrestling with his thoughts for a while, Derek finally said, “Charles Acosta ordered his men to attack me.”

“Charles?” Aelfric frowned. “The Daniels and the Warrens usually steer clear of the underworld. Why would Charles risk assaulting you?”

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me. I only recently rejoined the Daniels family, after all,” Derek

led to your conflict with

because of what happened between Melinda and her at my engagement party, and she ended up beating me right there in public. You know how skilled she is in fighting. We caused quite

didn’t recognize you, we can’t just stand by and let them get away with treating you

to Aelfric. Derek also fixed his gaze on Aelfric, both expecting him to suggest a direct confrontation

gaze downward and said indifferently, “It looks like we’ll have to keep our grievances to ourselves this time.” This response puzzled both Neil and Derek. Why would

backs Charles. Even

but that doesn’t mean we fear him. We can’t just let him push us around! Remy’s guys hurt my son, and if I just accept that, wouldn’t

ensure he understands that the deputy chief instructor of Doomsday Base won’t stand for such disrespect!” But then his tone shifted

shocked. “Remy has

nodded. “It’s commonly believed that Remy climbed to power on his own, but that’s not the case. He’s supported by the organization known as the Peridot Consortium, so

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