Cheerful laughter erupted from the center table. James's family dinner was filled with pleasant comments. Smiles graced the faces of most people, and comments of pleasantries filled the air.Until Edwin walked in, a tray filled with drinks was carefully balanced in his hands. The temperature in the room dropped, and the mood turned sour. The sight of him alone was enough to stir up a bitter sensation in their throats. "It seems as though he is growing even more pathetic every day.""I still perceive his stink from this distance.""How did he even get married to the beautiful Emily?" Another asked."I heard he sought the help of a sorcerer, somehow.""But that isn't going to last long. Lady Kate will be breaking off the wedding arrangements today!" They murmured to each other, their faces twisted with disdain.Edwin had done nothing wrong to any of them. The only thing that he had done wrong was loving Emily and getting married to her while serving the family.Even though he wasn't ri

They didn't hold back. Every dozen guards launched at Edwin all at once, their gazes all filled with murderous intent.Edwin didn't move off from his spot. His gaze remained calm, and his eyes remained steady. Not afraid even for a moment. "It's obvious that he is a novice and has given up on his death." Dan thought, his lips fumbling with a satisfying smile.Until one of his men landed a kick on Edwin's stomach. He bounced back instantly, a wave of pain cutting through his face as he slumped to the ground.The eyes of Dan widened, and waves of shock ran through his skull.How could it be that he was able to defeat someone even without touching them? The rate of his beating heart increased.Each member of the gang was well-trained. His mouth was left agape. "It has to be a mistake!" He tried to console himself. The waves hit him even harder."Even if he is strong. There's no way that he can deal with all of my men."Dan watched with his mouth wide open. Edwin dodged every single one o

A whirlwind of emotions rushed over Edwin. His legs were smitten to the ground as his eyes assessed the emblem."Where did you get that from?" Edwin inquired quickly.Clara shrank back in her steps. "My father! He gave this to me, saying that you made a promise to him. He helped you with something, I don't know. This is your time to help now!""That old man. Always taking advantage of people!" Though Edwin growled inside his stomach, there was a strange warmth in his eyes."And how about your father?" Inquired Edwin.Because of the vow that he had made, they have been kept separate from each other for so long now.Edwin didn't even know that he was the leader of the Whyte family when they had met. The business group had rebranded with each industrial revolution, coming up to this point.Edwin's hands tightened. A flash of emotion that soon disappeared sprinkled in his eyes. "Are you still going to refuse to help?" Clara held her breath in anticipation."Do I have a choice!" Edwin retu

A gasp ran through the hall. Eyes popped. The Whyte had always treated Madam Grace with a sense of godhood, making sure that she wasn't disturbed or made uncomfortable by anyone. "Have you gone out of your senses?" Clara growled.Madam Grace was still too shocked to give a reply. Her hands were placed firmly on her red cheeks. "Speak up?" Clara's yell shook her to her bones.She opened her mouth to speak. But her words broke up into stutters, shattering through the room. "Now you can't speak, right? After humiliating the guest that we have all been preparing for, right?" Her face clenched.Her words shot a stab right into the heart of Grace and all the other people who were around.It was now that they understood the gravity of what had been done.Before Edwin came over, everyone at the villa had been oriented on what should be done and how they should behave. A special orientation was even made for Madam Grace.This was the first time that such had happened since the time that the Wh

Meanwhile, at the other part of the city, Vivian's assessing gaze cuts through from the head of Edwin's down to his throat, her legs tapping slightly on the floor with so much disgust. "Clara!" She called out, her voice trying to hide the disrespect in it."Are you sure that you aren't making a terrible mistake? I mean, just take a look at him. Is this the person who is supposed to help us from our recent predicament?" She hissed, still staring at Edwin from head to toe."Vivian. There aren't any mistakes here! I can tell you that I saw for myself what he is capable of!"Vivian shook her head in utter disapproval. There definitely could not be anything good in this person, who was dressed as a common cook and nothing more. "The only thing that I think he is good at is being broke and poor, Clara! We should send him away already!"Clara frowned deeply. She hates it when anyone disrespects her guests. And this time, it wasn't just any guest; it was the one who was supposed to rescue the