Chapter 118

"What are you doing here, you disgraceful illegitimate child?" Henry strode forward, attempting to push Lucas away, only to have his wrist twisted back in a swift counter. Henry let out a pained howl. "It hurts! It hurts!" Lucas smirked in disdain. "Henry, you're nothing more than a pathetic clown. If you had even the slightest bit of competence, Xena wouldn't have to marry Alex just to secure the Schneider family's position." His words darkened the expressions of many in the hall. "Lucas, stop spouting nonsense!" Xena stormed forward, her voice filled with anger. "Let go of Henry this instant!" "Xena." He released Henry with a forceful shove, his sharp gaze locking onto her. "You've always hated it when I call you that, but no matter how much you deny it, you are my sister." "I don't have a brother like you," Xena said coldly. "You're just an illegitimate child of the Schneider family. Do you really think you deserve to stand on equal footing with Henry and me? Dream on!" What