I looked toward the source of the familiar voice I thought I would never hear at this moment. I was shocked when he appeared. As approached in his well-tailored suit with the stern-looking Dn behind him.


    The once-arrogant Kimberly now looked dumbfounded. She gawked, captivated by As''s presence. She had forgotten everything while staring at him.


    As extended his hand to me, and I instinctively held it. His expression was cold as he said, “We don''t have to continue this discussion if it''s unpleasant. No one can stopfrom doing what I want." Martin was initially stunned by As''s sudden appearance. He only returned to his senses after seeing As pullinginto his embrace. Martin''s expression darkened, and a standoff seemed imminent.


    "That statement might be exaggerated, sir." Apparently, Martin didn''t recognize As. "No one has dared to speak so boldly in my presence." As''s reply was imposing, "You''ll hear it a lot more from now on." Meanwhile, Chad whispered something to Martin. Immediately after, thetter looked terrified as he stared at As in disbelief. Kimberly couldn''t help but look atin As''s arms. She angrily eximed, "Who is he?! Why does he treat you so well?!" I almost burst intoughter, wondering if she was even using her brain.


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    "How else would you want him to treat me?" I calmly asked, "Has anyone ever told you how unpleasant you are, youngdy?" "Shut up! If you want to get the project, learn to be submissive.


    Remember that you''re in yelBourdamun and not Foswood." Kimberly frustratedly pointed at me.  As looked at Martin fiercely, saying, "Now that I''m here, you won''t have any projects in Bourdamun. I''ve never coborated with riff-raffs, he softened his tone and told me, Let''s go. It''s tfor dinner, and I don''t want you to starve."  As ledto the door without regard for the rest.


    Suddenly, Jeremiah eximed, "Stop right there! Do you honestly think you can cand go as you please?" As stopped but ignored Jeremiah and turned to the still-stunned Martin, saying, "Is that what you want?" Martin was tense as he said, "Mr. As... right?" It seemed Chad had introduced him to Martin when he whispered earlier.


    As did not respond. Instead, he simply raised an eyebrow that made Kimberly''s knees weak.


    Martin was skeptical as he stared at As. The former straightened his back and spoke sinisterly, "You should follow a ce''s rules andet customs wherever you go. Remember where you are, Mr. As."