Chapter 71

Wallace stood up, and his authoritative gaze swept across the room. The youngsters could feel their legs trembling under the weight of his stare. Among the elders, Wallace was notorious for his temper. Before, a young man became infatuated with a maid from the Wentworth family, and after a few days of pestering, he took her out for drinks. Nothing happened beyond that, but when Wallace found out, he broke the man's leg on the spot without a second thought. Seeing Wallace about to lose his temper made everyone uneasy. They feared Andrew for his wild and unpredictable behavior. However, they feared Wallace because he was strict, impartial, and unforgiving. Anyone with a questionable character barely dared to speak in his presence. Wallace scanned the room again before saying sternly, "There's something I need to address today." Andrew set down his glass from a distance, and his sharp eyes narrowed as he watched the scene unfold. His suspicions were confirmed. Wallace was going t