Chapter 1429

Hans let out a deep sigh and bowed before Wilbur, his movements filled with deference. Despite struggling to walk, Wynna managed to brace herself and also bowed nervously before Wilbur. Theo, standing in the distance, similarly inclined deeply.

All four individuals bowed, not daring to straighten their backs or even glance up at Wilbur.

With a disdainful snort, Wilbur pulled out a chair and seated himself, lighting a cigarette before speaking lightly, "You should know why I haven't killed you."

"I understand, sir. Lou is with me; I'll bring him here immediately," Hans said, his voice filled with immense trepidation.

At this moment, he dared not utter a falsehood. They all understood that if Wilbur truly became enraged, it would take only a swing of his sword to destroy the entire castle and estate, leaving no one alive. The terror of an Emperor's power was beyond their imagination.

Wilbur snorted coldly, questioning, "Did you have a hand in what happened to Connor and the others?"

Cold sweat dripped from Hans and Wynna's foreheads, falling onto the ground with a steady tap.

"Yes, sir. We're sorry. I'll release them right away," Wynna said, trembling.

remained icy. "Then do it

"Yes."

the dungeon while Wynna

Lou, covered in mud, was brought over. He was

his hand, Wilbur instructed. Hans quickly had the attendants release Lou, who promptly

watched with amusement, though Lou's face was too dirty to discern much. "Earl Hans, please clean Mister Lou's face," Wilbur said with a

water brought over, personally washing Lou's face until it

with a bewildered expression in his

and said, "Mister

neck, it took him a while to focus his scattered gaze and see Wilbur. He looked bewildered

could say that," Wilbur

not, he cried out, "Please,

you've taken my twenty billion. What

taken aback.

he said coldly,

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