Chapter 196: The Two Families Sever Ties Completely

Just as Damon was about to order his men to surround Evelyn and the others, a sudden round of applause echoed from the doorway. "Impressive! Truly impressive!" Brian entered, laughing heartily, followed by his brothers, who were dressed the same as they were in the morning—fully armed to the teeth. They stood opposite Damon, forming a clear line of opposition. Brian walked straight toward Evelyn. He wore only a simple shirt and leather pants, with military combat boots that clicked sharply against the maple floor, each step seemingly landing directly on Evelyn's heart. He casually raised two fingers and lightly brushed them across his forehead. "We meet again, Miss Elizabeth." How did this man always manage to appear at the perfect moment? And how could his expression change so quickly? One moment, he was giving Damon a sarcastic, almost mocking smile, and the next, when his eyes met hers, he was smiling as gently as a stream. Evelyn felt her cheeks grow warm, and her breath qui