Chapter 66

When Edward came to see Shane, he wasn't surprised at all. "Yvan didn't think things through and angered you, Mr. Shane." Despite facing someone much younger, Edward had no choice but to lower his stance. He placed himself on equal footing with Shane, apologizing on behalf of Yvan. "Please, for the sake of the upcoming alliance between our families, show some mercy this time and give the Smith family a chance." If Shane continued to strike against the Smith family, they could very well disappear from Brackenridge. This was something Edward was unwilling to see. Shane was a madman—once he went crazy, he could do anything. Edward had no choice but to stop the damage before it escalated. But when Edward spoke, Shane merely raised an eyebrow. "Does Yvan know you're here talking to me?" Edward froze, his expression stiffening. Upon seeing his reaction, Shane sneered, his face full of mockery. "If anyone's going to apologize, it should be him." Shane continued coldly to Edward, "