A sudden, deep cry sounded from the side of the ruins, “Half?!”

“Brother…, you can’t just ask for half of a family’s possessions.” Janelle pulled at her brother’s sleeves lightly.

Jacob gave his sister a small smile and turned around to look at the man who called out. He looked at them coldly and said to Evelyn, “You can reject it if you like.”

Steven huffed and looked at his daughter, “Evelyn, let’s go home! We can do business outside of Paramount, it doesn’t have to be here!”

“Dad!” Evelyn looked at her dad with her eyes filled with anxiousness and desperation.

Betray Paramount Chamber of Commerce, at most you’ll lose your possessions. But if we go against this man, we might lose our lives!

Under the night sky, a gentle breeze continued to blow.

Jacob looked at the sky and said slowly, “Have you thought about it? I have other things to do tonight, please don’t take up too much of my time.” As he spoke, his voice quietened down. Jacob furrowed his brows as he frowned in the direction of the rowan tree.

of the rowan tree. Jacob watched as they fell to

that the man was about to hit them again, a stern look flashed across Jacob’s eyes. He

air followed by the sound of a thud, and sparks started

distinct figures appeared under the rowan tree. Suddenly, shadows started to

a surprised shout as she was surrounded by

protect you.” Jacob comforted his sister with a smile. He commanded, “Bring

The shadow

careful.” Janelle told Jacob

Jacob reassured his sister with a nod. Once he saw that the shadow rangers had brought his sister out of harm’s way, he turned his attention back to Evelyn

those five your allies?” Jacob asked Evelyn with

please don’t misunderstand. I honestly just came today with my

I can’t believe I thought we were the same; that we don’t need

daughter, his face had remnants of surprise. If he had not witnessed it himself, he wouldn’t have thought that

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