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The rumors within the circle about Tyler’s bad temper weren’t baseless.

Sure enough, Tyler’s expression turned icy as he glanced at Cassandra and responded bluntly, “Who I’m with–and whether I’m with anyone–is my business. None of you has any say in it.”

Saying this in front of so many people was a clear slap in the face. The atmosphere instantly turned

tense and awkward.

Cassandra could feel it too. If this had happened in private, she might have just pretended she hadn’t heard it. But now, with so many people watching, she couldn’t just let it slide. If she said nothing, it would be incredibly embarrassing.

William, already simmering with anger, completely lost it when he saw Tyler being so disrespectful to his mother.

“Tyler! You can say whatever you want to me, but talking to my mom like that–isn’t that a bit much? Don’t you know what it means to respect your elders?” 1

Tyler snorted. There was an intimidating look in his eyes.

“William, you actually made a good point. I do believe in respecting elders. But if that’s how you feel, how do you explain the way you just disrespected Rachel? I’ll give you a chance now. Apologize to Rachel, and I’ll forgive you for your poor manners.”

William clenched his jaw tightly.

ears and nose. Inside, she was dancing with joy. Tyler’s ruthless comment was so satisfying that she could hardly resist

said–no one else ever really felt what you

felt like he

too well. He was proud and arrogant to the core. There was no way he

gaze to Cassandra. “Is this the

“I-”

her face burn with embarrassment. She had a growing unease that unless William apologized to

kind of intimidating presence that, even when

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and leaned against the nearby railing. He looked relaxed on the surface, and

ever so calmly. “Come on, William. Can’t you see everyone’s waiting on you? If you

a crashing wave. He was making it clear that

Rachel, none of them would be

roasted over a fire. The