Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

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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he didn’t recognize me. I only recently rejoined the Daniels family, after all,”

me the details, Derek. What led

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 a scene,

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

to Aelfric. Derek also fixed his gaze on Aelfric, both expecting

like we’ll have to keep our grievances to ourselves this time.” This response

“You both know that Remy Sugden, a major figure in the underworld, backs Charles. Even Connor, who leads the most

provoke Remy, but that doesn’t mean we fear him. We can’t just let him push us around! Remy’s guys

instructor of Doomsday Base won’t stand for such disrespect!” But then his tone shifted as

“Remy has a

the case. He’s supported by the organization known as the Peridot Consortium, so terrifying