During the entire exchange, Jack never lost his composure as he merely stood behind them quietly. Even if he heard some of the things they have said, he barely reacted to them. It was as if they were not talking about him at all.

Claude and Benedict, on the other hand, could not contain how pleased they felt. After being pulled over, they managed to hear some of the conversations despite Elder Maurice trying his best to lower his volume. Of course, they knew why Elder Maurice was so visibly irked.

Claude smirked as he looked at Jack, the nuisance he was. If it was anyone else, Elder Maurice would not have been so angry, and the matter would not be in such a mess. The moment he thought back to how arrogant Jack was in the vessel, Claude felt a build-up of fury within him. How he wanted Jack to have him ought to know to choose his battles, whom he could offend and could not.

so none could hear him, “Do you hear that? Elder Maurice is furious, thanks to you. Someone like you will only drag us down

lips in exasperation. Normally, he would ignore whatever people were saying, but Claude was like an annoying fly in his ears that would buzz

retorted, “Have you conveniently forgotten everything I have said before? You’ve never seen me in action before, so why are you setting that judgment on me already? You think I’ll drag you

was. Both Elder Maurice and Mr. Zayne had heard parts of it, even when they stood in front of them. The two of them turned to look at Jack at the same time, but Jack’s expression did not change at all when

his fists trembled. He noticed that nothing he was saying to gain the upper hand was working against Jack, that man did not seem to care what he was saying at all. Jack seemed to be willing to

spat out blood in anger. If Benedict had not pulled him back, Claude

narrowed his eyes as he appraised Jack. Mr. Zayne frowned, obviously having something to say. However, with his cautious nature,

a small laugh as

As long as he was not on the same side as Elder Maurice, Jack might have a bit more room to maneuver in the coming events. With that, Jack sported a proud expression for the first time as he nodded slightly. “Of course

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