Chapter 413

“Douglas!” The teacher was the first to react, scolding him sharply. Alston's influence in Silvanburg was substantial. Despite Douglas's well-off family, if Alston were truly angered, even ten of the Shen family wouldn’t be enough to appease him. Moreover, Cecilia was his pride, and he didn’t want anyone to show even a hint of dissatisfaction towards her. The teacher glanced at Alston, who sat under the dim light with a stern expression. Except for the knuckles of his tightly gripped wine glass turning white, it was nearly impossible to read Alston’s emotions. “What are you afraid of?” Douglas dismissed his friend’s attempt to calm him, smiling, “Alston has so many women. Whether it’s Marian or Cecilia, they’re just women to him.” Douglas hiccuped drunkenly, staggered toward Alston, and leered, “Alston, honestly, I’ve had a thing for Cecilia for years. Is she really as wild as the rumors from three years ago?” “Help me set up a meeting!” Douglas held up one finger. “I want her for one