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.

toward Jack, whispering so none could hear him, “Do you hear that? Elder Maurice is furious, thanks to you. Someone like you

were saying, but Claude was like an

me in action before, so why are you setting that judgment on me

he was not as afraid of others hearing him as Claude was. Both Elder Maurice and Mr. Zayne had heard parts of it, even when they stood in front of them. The two of them

had turned purple from Jack’s words, and he was so angry that both 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 say anything back

anger. If Benedict had not pulled him back, Claude would have

obviously having something to say. However, with

atmosphere was suddenly incredibly quiet. Elder Maurice let out a small laugh as he walked toward Jack.

where Elder Maurice stood. As long as he was not on the same side as Elder Maurice, Jack might have a bit more room to maneuver

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