Chapter 415
Chapter 417: Chapter 416 Chapter 417: Chapter 416 Keira Olsen immediately looked towards the door when she heard these words.
For some reason, although the Sect Leader’s voice wasn’t quite right, sounding hoarse similar to the last time, it felt oddly familiar to her.
Especially the laconic tone… carrying a hint of an old mischief…
It seemed like her master often spoke this way too?
As she pondered this, she saw a familiar figure standing at the doorway!
The Sect Leader wore a gray training outfit and his short, rough hair added a touch of wildness as he stood there with his hands behind his back.
Keira Olsen couldn’t see his face clearly because… the Sect Leader was standing with his back to them, his stance suggesting that of a martial arts expert!
Keira Olsen twitched the corner of her mouth.
James Olsen immediately leaned in and whispered in her ear, “The Sect Leader is putting on airs again p>
Keira Olsen:?
Lady Gill also saw him and immediately scoffed, “Master Freeman, I’ve been here for ten minutes and you sure got here fast p>
Although clearly sarcastic, the Sect Leader seemed not to catch it and merely replied with a smile, “Hey, although I’m old, I still practice martial arts and naturally move faster than you all p>
Lady Gill felt like punching cotton, overwhelmed with a deep sense of powerlessness.
She took a deep breath, then pointed at Keira Olsen, “Sect Leader, what did you mean by your words just now? Are you trying to protect this Outer Sect Disciple p>
“How could that be p>
The Sect Leader immediately denied, “Freeman Sect’s matters must adhere to the rules! How can we bend the law for personal gain p>
Lady Gill’s expression relaxed a bit.
But then she heard the Sect Leader say, “This is entirely for the sake of Austin Gill’s reputation. He’s been the nominal disciple of the fifth brother, making quite a name for himself in Clance over the years. Everyone thinks his martial arts are formidable. If we were to punish this Outer Sect girl, wouldn’t that mean the news of him being bullied by an Outer Sect disciple would spread? Austin, are you sure you want to lose face like this p>
Austin Gill was momentarily stunned.
He thrived on reputation in these circles!
Otherwise, why would he assert he had slept with Mary Davis, if not to show off?
The fact that he had been beaten hadn’t spread yet…
If everyone knew, it indeed would be a blow to his pride.
While Austin Gill was in turmoil, Lady Gill scoffed, “Oh, Master Freeman, you really do have a way with words! It’s your Outer Sect Disciple that broke the rules and bullied a nominal disciple, yet you choose to shift the blame to the victim? Are you also going to ask why this Keera picked on my son and not someone else p>
The Sect Leader immediately inquired, “Exactly, that’s what I want to know. Why did she pick on you? Austin, shouldn’t you be reflecting on yourself… maybe there’s something about your face that’s just asking for it? Or maybe it’s written on your face that you deserve a beating p>
Lady Gill stood up furiously, “Trevor Freeman, you p>
“Oh dear, don’t get angry, Lady Gill. Anger could cause wrinkles! Oh p>
Trevor Freeman in his characteristic nonchalant tone said, “Moreover, we should let our children handle their own fortunes. Although Freeman Sect has this rule, if my son were to be beaten, I certainly wouldn’t seek revenge for him. I’d advise him to refine his martial arts and find an opportunity to strike back p>
Lady Gill scoffed, “That’s your approach, not mine! Your Freeman family comes from a martial arts lineage, so everything with you is about proving oneself through martial arts. But we, the Gill family, are tradespeople, therefore, we need to abide by legal and proper procedures! Master Freeman, if you insist on not disciplining this Outer Sect Disciple by the rules, then I’m left with no choice but to resort to other methods, like calling the police p>
“It needn’t come to that p>
Trevor Freeman gestured with his hands but still didn’t turn around, “We’re all respectable families. How about this, I’ll contact Uncle Olsen to personally apologize to you p>
Lady Gill’s eyes sparkled at this before she scoffed, “Don’t try to charm me with your handsome men! Let me tell you, my man is at home, and such tricks won’t work on me p>
Trevor Freeman coughed, “Handsome men? What are you saying? Aren’t we all friends here? Uncle Olsen’s daughter hit your son, so him apologizing is only proper… if you don’t want him coming over, afraid your man might get jealous, then have him come here! We can talk it over p>
Lady Gill scorned, “Enough with your nonsense, Trevor Freeman. You’ve had your back to me since you arrived, what’s the meaning of this? Think I’m too ugly to face? Or does my face scare you into getting sty p>
“How could that be!” Trevor Freeman replied smilingly, “Lady Gill, you were the famed beauty of Clance in your youth, we met just recently, didn’t we? It’s just that I’m a bit… indisposed. I’m worried that my appearance might disgrace the Freeman Sect p>
Lady Gill, infuriated, retorted, “Stop making excuses. You probably think less of me because I’m a woman, right? So disrespectful. Trevor Freeman, you don’t intend to leave your back turned to me the whole day and solve this matter like this, do you p>
“That’s not possible…” Trevor Freeman sighed softly, “If Lady Gill insists I face you, it’s not impossible p>
Keira Olsen had been observing Trevor Freeman, not quite sure of his face. Hearing this, her eyes slightly brightened.
Then she saw Trevor Freeman paused, and finally, slowly, very slowly, he began to turn around…