Chapter 177

Samuel's step faltered, his expression stiff. "After doing something so disgraceful, don't you think you owe me an apology?" Icarus asked casually. Though he spoke with a smile, there was a chilling coldness in his eyes. All eyes were now on Samuel, filled with contempt and mockery. Samuel's face was grim, his jaw clenched tight as he remained silent. As the young master of the Buchwalds, he was accustomed to respect and admiration wherever he went. When had he ever endured such humiliation? "Still no apology from Samuel? He's lucky Mr. Gaudin isn't beating him down right now." "Exactly! Does he think this is Willowton? After pulling a stunt like that, he still doesn't want to apologize?" "What a shameless jerk! The Buchwalds are nothing special! If he doesn't apologize, we shouldn't let him leave!" Outrage rippled through the crowd, their voices rising into chants. "Samuel Buchwalds, apologize!" Around 150 people gathered at Moonlit Lake were now shouting in unison. Samuel