Zac took a deep breath, his expression turning cold. “Since Glen’s coaxing couldn’t work… I guess I’ll just have to do it the hard way!”
“Exactly!” Yonca exclaimed in delight. “If push comes to shove, find out where he lives and get some hostages. I doubt he wouldn’t cave at that point! The Turnbull family has no reason to waste time on the likes of him!”
Zac nodded and strode into Nash’s cottage with his men again, standing at the courtyard as he shouted, “Frank Lawrence! My brother was being reasonable, only for you to scorn him! Do you think we’re pushovers?! You’d better come with us and help my father, or I’ll send my people over to Riverton to get us some hostages!”
Frank heard him and was instantly incensed.
For him, those around him were untouchable—if the Turnbulls really dared to lay a finger on Helen and the others, he would not mind rooting out the entire family like weeds.
Not even Vicky would stop him at that point!
Bang!
The door was pulverized resoundingly as Frank stormed out, snarling murderously at Zac, “You’ve really done it now!”
Zac froze up, stupefied and immobile as if some ancient horror was glaring at him, terror creeping into his very bones.
He gritted his teeth, and when he finally regained control over his body, he braced himself as he bellowed at Frank, “Know your place! Come quietly and help my father, and you’ll be an honored guest of my family—you’ll have all the money you can spend for the rest of your life!”
“Pfft.”
Frank laughed despite himself, seeing that Zac was still stubborn at this point.
He grinned coolly even as he slowly walked toward Zac. “Really? Show me what gave you the bravado to talk to me like that. I guess you’re ready to declare war on me, aren’t you?!”
He bellowed the last two words, kicking up a violent gust that sent Zac stumbling backward.
“What…?!”
Zac realized right away that Frank was more than what he seemed and clearly outranked him in martial prowess.
And to command such strength at his young age… Was he backed by some faction or sect? Could he be from the Martial Alliance?
However, there was no turning back for Zac now.
Nodding at the Ascendant rank his family hired, he turned back toward Frank and bellowed, “We came in peace, and your so-called war is only one waged between factions and families! Do you think you have what it takes to war with us?! Stop being stubborn!”
“Hahaha!!!”
Frank reared his head as he roared with laughter. “Came in peace, you say?! That cheek of yours! I actually feel embarrassed for you!”
