By then, Flynn and the others had already returned to Rose’s villa. Flynn had just finished administering acupuncture to Rose and Scarlet, while Molly had taken the prescription to buy medicine.
“Give up on revenge? Just like that? You promise?” Flynn scoffed coldly upon hearing Layla’s words.
“Maximo and Braiden kidnapped Rose and Scarlet, planning to rape and then kill them.”
“If I hadn’t gone to rescue them, they would have died in a horrific manner.”
“And now you want me to give up on revenge, just like that?”
“Fine! How about I have your family tied up in the mountains and treat them the same way Braiden did?”
“And then call you to give up revenge, just like that. How about that?”
Layla’s face turned dark as she took in Flynn’s response. She disliked not only the way Flynn spoke but also the actions of Braiden and Maximo.
Rape then kill? Such beastly behavior! How dare Braiden!
“When Lilia told me about it, she didn’t mention everything that happened in the mountains.”
“I didn’t expect Braiden to stoop to such despicable means,” Layla said coldly.
Flynn laughed mockingly, his voice filled with icy disdain: “Ms. Woods, you’re really good at making excuses. You’re in the same group. Didn’t you know about that trash Braiden’s plan?”
“Don’t worry, I won’t let anyone involved in today’s incident get away!”
“Just you wait!”
Layla frowned and replied indifferently, “I don’t want to explain too much to you, I just want to tell you that I truly didn’t know about this. From what I know of Lilia, she definitely didn’t participate either.”
“You need to understand that I’m giving you a chance to live.”
“If it weren’t for the alliance’s initial mistake, I wouldn’t have made this call.”
Whether Flynn misunderstood or believed, it had no effect on her. In her eyes, even though Flynn might be an early-stage Grandmaster like herself, he still wasn’t worth her respect.
A man with no background, experience, lineage, or connections-merely a reckless individual.
As for Flynn wanting to settle accounts with the alliance, in Layla’s eyes, it was utterly laughable.
He couldn’t even get past Maximo, yet he thought of killing him and then confronting her?
Wasn’t that ridiculous?
“A chance to live?” Flynn burst out laughing contemptuously. “Layla, do you know what your biggest flaw is?”
“Arrogant, proud, and condescending!”
“If you knew me a little better, you wouldn’t say such stupid things!”
“Also, did I ask you to call me?”
“Fine, you called, but who gave you the courage to stand above me and command me to stop with such authority?”
“Who gave you the courage to teach me what to do?”
“Huh?!”
Layla, stung by Flynn’s rebuke, held back her anger and said, “You’re blinded by rage, insane.”
“Do you know Maximo’s plan for dealing with you?”
“He’s mobilizing all his connections to kill you! Thousands of experts! Can you contend with that?”
“A hundred Semi-Grandmasters, can you contend with that?”
“Six Grandmasters including Maximo, can you contend with that?”
“I’ll say it one last time, the alliance made the first mistake, I’m giving you one last chance. Give up revenge, and I promise Braiden and Maximo won’t hurt you again!”
She had the confidence and the strength; if she intervened, even Ronald, the head of the Eight Extremities School, would show her some respect.
Being the disciple of the Green Liniment Ghost Doctor, the premier sage of the Southern Territory, and the legitimate daughter of the Woods family, honored by dozens of powerful families!
Incomparable connections, transcendental abilities-this was Layla’s capital!
Am I condescending? Absolutely! To you, Flynn, that is indeed the case.
Why?
Because you simply don’t catch my eye!
“Six Grandmasters? A hundred Semi-Grandmasters?” Flynn was taken aback when he heard this.
Layla heard this and a cold smirk formed at the corner of her mouth.
See that, scared now?
Thinking that Martial Arts and Maximo are on the same level, you thought you could boast and kill him?
He’s been building connections and accumulating capital for decades, reaching a level that terrifies others.
This is also why Layla looks down on Flynn, even though he’s an entry-level Grandmaster.
What use is it being on the same level as me?
I can use my connections to bring a Great Grandmaster to suppress you!
Overall strength is the ultimate decider in crushing everything!
What about being a Grandmaster? To those big shots, a Grandmaster isn’t a divine dragon in the sky, but a running dog on the ground.
Not even qualified to be their servant!
“That’s right, the first batch of reinforcements has already arrived at the Niarak branch, with a formidable presence and a sky-high killing intent!”
“Since you’re scared, accept my proposal and don’t throw away your life for nothing,” Layla said coldly.
Her words carried an endless indifference and disdain.
It was as if a deity was speaking to an ant, offering you a chance to live, a blessing of your ancestors, a tremendous opportunity.
This is charity, pity.
You, Flynn, in my eyes, you are far from being my equal.
Not qualified!
Never qualified!
You were all loud and boastful just now, but look at you, quiet now.
Nobody hears about Maximo’s setup and remains unafraid.
Unless they are me, Layla!
“I’m scared?” Flynn couldn’t hold back any longer and laughed sarcastically, finding Layla ridiculous and both annoying and amusing.
“I thought Maximo would bring how much reinforcement? Just this? Six Grandmasters and a bunch of insignificant shrimp soldiers?”
“It seems I overestimated him!”
Not shocking with words, not resting in peace!
Hearing this, Layla was stunned, not expecting Flynn to be so obstinately foolhardy.
The stakes were made clear, yet this man remains single-minded!
Ah, I see now.
Flynn always loses to no one but himself.
He doesn’t want to show weakness in front of me, boasting over the phone, but surely after midnight, he’ll hide.
He’ll find excuses afterwards.
“Flynn, do you know why I called off our engagement?”
“One reason was our mismatched status.”
“But more importantly, I saw no hope in you.”
“You lack all the qualities of an excellent man; all I see are ignorance, immaturity, self-entertainment, and arrogance.”
“Really, why bother? Lowering your head to me isn’t shameful, after all, I, Layla, am stronger than you men.”
“You have to admit that,” Layla said indifferently.
Who else at the age of twenty-something has a reputation that resounds through Ostrad?
Who else as a woman has men bowing down to her?
Who else in their twenties has numerous wealthy families welcoming her with open doors?
Only she, Layla!
There are men in the world she respects, but clearly, Flynn isn’t one of them!
“Wow, you’re so incredible!”
“Even Wu Zetian wouldn’t dare say these words.”
“You mean you don’t believe I can kill Maximo and Braiden?”
“Fine, then come over before midnight, I’ll show you!” Flynn retorted with a sneer.
Hearing this, Layla was taken aback again, then disdainfully replied, “Fine, we’ll see then, I want to see how you kill Maximo!”
She just spoke some truths, and that wounded Flynn’s pitiful pride?
Not only does he not soften, but he’s also getting fired up!
How sad!
Alright! I’ll be at Niarak at 12, and we’ll see how you beg me when Maximo’s men hold a knife to your neck!