Chapter 196

“Is it important who your backer 10” Haylan asked, hit tone cold and unwavering

“Of course, it’s important. If I were to reveal the identity of my backer. ight frighten you. And if you even think about laying a finger on me, the consequences will be uvere. The man backing me will ensure that you suffer Suranne said, her tone revolute and unwavering

As Haylan’s cold gaze bore down on her, Suranne’s hair stood on end. Her voice trembled as she spoke. “Listen carefully. My backer is Hugh Croydon one of Lightdom City’s Four Kings. And if you even think about laying a hand on me, Mr.

Croydon ensure you regret it”

Before Suranne could finish her we mouth. She crumpled to the ground

Haylan had struck her across the face, causing blood to gush from her nose and a pitiful state

Suranne was stunned by the blow and could hardly believe what had just happened. She covered her face and looked up at Haylan in disbelief. You you dare to hit me?” she said, her voice quivering with anger and shock

She had already mentioned the name of the Four Kings, so was difficul to understand how Hayian could still have the courage to strike her.

“You speak with

hinking, so you deserve to be slapped. This slap is to teach you a lesson. If you dare to gossip again. 1

Haylan warned.

Lke sure you regret

His cold gaze remained fixed on Surrane as he spoke. “Apologize to my classmate immediately!”

Havlan had been curious about

even more tunous!

juranne’s backer was. To his surprise, it turned out to be Hugh Croydon, which made

Hugh had not only allowed his nephew to bully Noah and Perry, but now even his mistress had come to mock Mia. This wi an unwelcome development for Haylan, and Su had to face the consequences of her actions

1 will inform Mr. Croydon of this immediately and

number. Sobbing, she pleaded pitifully. “Mr. Croydon Ive been slapped.

her address with hi

dares to be so arrogant? Have you not

you at all.” Suranne wailed tears flowing freely “He even called you a piece of dogshit. and said he d sap you

painting hur as an

“He

are he

fire!” Hugh

a lesson right away” Hugh’s voice seethed with anger. He continued to

seethed as she turned to Haylan, her anger palpable. “What’s your name, kid?” she demanded. “As

Croydon will have someone slice you into pieces.

me along with that bitch. Mia.

launching a vicious kick that left her unrecognizable on the

unconscious.

Haylan spoke with a cold detachment. Tll be waiting for

Hugh, using the corpses of Timmy and his peers as a

had yet to take action. Now that he had met Hugh’s mistress. Haylan eagerly awaited Hugh’s arrival and could not wait to

Haylan returned to his seat and turned to Mia. “I apologize, but that woman was too stubborn.” he said, has voice tinged with regret. “At least I could help you vent your

the others who lay on the ground, unconscious. She couldn’t believe what she had just witnessed and silently gasped,

and implored. “Haylan, we must get out of here. You’re in

had been away from Lightdom City for a long time.

to tim

and the mere thought of them sent shivers down her spine. Among them was a particularly fearsome figure known for his ruthless and cruel ways. He was a Duke with ambitions that extended far beyond has territory

tantamount to slapping Hugh’s

arrival filled Mia with dread. The mere idea

need to be so nervous. We’re just waiting for Hugh

said, stummed

battle between me and

provoke Hugh Mia asked

trouble, and now Haylan had crossed paths with Hugh. However, at didn’t matter who the enemy was, as the consequences

have arranged a banquet to smooth things over. With her connections and charm, she believed she could convince Maxwell to forgive Haylan and

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