How the Ice King Became my Doting Billionaire Husband novel Chapter 73

Norbert stood up, his authoritative gaze sweeping across the room.

The young men present felt their knees go weak under his stern look.

Among the elders, Norbert was known for his short temper.

Previously, a young man from the Hetfield family had taken a liking to one of the maids and forcefully took her out for drinks after pestering her for days. It was just drinks, nothing more, but when Norbert found out, he broke the young man's legs without a second thought.

Everyone tensed as Norbert seemed on the verge of anger.

They feared Stuart for his reckless behavior, but they feared Norbert for his strict and impartial demeanor.

Those who usually misbehaved found themselves at a loss for words in front of Norbert.

With a serious tone, Norbert announced, "I have something to say today."

From a distance, Stuart set down his whiskey glass, his deep gaze fixed on the scene. It seemed he was right to suspect that Norbert would take this opportunity to reveal his relationship with Morwenna.

Stuart had brought Adelaide to the gathering as a countermove to impress Norbert, but after an unexpected mishap in the lake, his irritation had washed away his plans.

As everyone listened attentively, Norbert pulled Morwenna forward. "This is my precious young friend, Morwenna. She's a real sweetheart, pretty quiet and sometimes too shy to stick up for herself. But that's no excuse for anyone to insult or mock her! From now on, I don’t want to hear anyone speak ill of her. If anyone tries to mess with her when I'm not around, they'll have to deal with me!"

Morwenna stood next to Norbert in shock. No one had ever defended her so openly and directly before, telling everyone that she was off-limits.

The moment overwhelmed Morwenna who felt both flattered and scared. What had she done to deserve such fierce protection from Norbert?

After Norbert finished speaking, his formidable gaze swept over the crowd.