Chapter 1976

The more Troy tried to downplay the situation, the angrier Nathaniel became, and a dark, obsessive thought flickered in his mind. He stalked toward them with a menacing stride. "Harbor City sounds like an interesting place with its unique culture. If there's a chance, I'll surely visit." "To be frank, Harbor City is small and underdeveloped, nestled in the mountainous region with little culture," Mavis replied with a polite smile. "Ms. Olsen, you're too modest. If someone as beautiful as you come from Harbor City, I'm sure its culture must be worth experiencing," Gavin countered. Mavis was about to respond when suddenly, heavy footsteps approached. Before either Mavis or Gavin could react, Nathaniel grabbed Gavin's arm and delivered a powerful punch to his face. Gavin screamed in pain. The force was so intense that he was knocked to the ground, unable to rise. "Nathaniel, stop!" Mavis shouted, trying to intervene, but Nathaniel pulled her aside and pushed her toward T