Lord Protector novel (Zeke Williams) novel Chapter 1370

The hermit sect’s renowned art of face-changing was indeed awesome to behold.

Even the people closest to Ares would have a tough time recognizing him as an imposter.

Connor could not hide the excitement blazing in his eyes. “Zeke Williams, just you wait. I’ll show you what I am made of! It’s time to meet your punisher! I heard that your wife, Lacey, is the head of the Thisleton family. Hmph! I will make her my slave!”

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On this day, the Thisleton family was lively as usual.

The entire Thisleton family, together with the disciples, gathered in the courtyard of the Thisleton Manor.

As the head of the Thisleton family, Lacey was naturally present as well.

Having received the news that Ares was on his way back, the nervousness was palpable amongst the members of the family.

They knew that Ares was fond of Lacey, and if he knew that they had gone against Lacey on many occasions, he would surely punish them.

Fortunately, the culprit, Clyde Thisleton, had been expelled from the family, hence they could shift all the blames and wrongdoings on Clyde.

As everyone waited anxiously, a brawny figure appeared at the main gateway.

It was Ares himself.

Never in a million years would they have guessed that this Ares was the imposter Connor.

Everyone in the family immediately noticed the imperial aura he emanated, which was much more imposing than before.

This showed that not only had he recovered completely from his injuries, but his abilities had also tremendously.

One by one, the members of the Thisleton family hastily kneeled down and proclaimed, “We welcome the return of the King!”

As the congregation bowed their heads in submission and respect, Ares felt pleased.

Raising his hand, he boomed, “You may all rise.”

The congregation rose.

Ares’ gaze scanned the whole congregation before asking, “Where is my beloved son, Clyde?”

The Thisleton family’s eldest son, Julian, eagerly replied, “Sir, Clyde Thisleton has been sentenced to the maiming of both hands and has been expelled from this esteemed Thisleton family.”

Huh?

Ares frowned as flaring fury blazed in his glaring eyes.

“Who dared to expel Clyde from my family?” He roared.

Lacey quickly justified, “Clyde and Zeke Williams made a bet that whoever loses would voluntarily leave the family.”

“Preposterous!”

Ares was clearly livid. “Zeke Williams is a mere outsider! What authority does he have to expel someone from my family? Lacey, Zeke being your husband, were you involved in this as well?”

Lacey cautiously replied, “Zeke did this all for my sake...”

Ares became more enraged. “As a part of the Thisletons, you have committed the unforgivable sin of colluding with outsiders against your own family! You have blasphemed against our forefathers! From this moment onward, you are relieved from your position as the head of this esteemed family!”

The whole congregation was in an uproar.

What on earth is going on?

Everyone knew that Ares had pampered Lacey out of guilt.

But now, he was showing deliberate distrust towards her and even stripped her of her position as the head of the family.

Everyone present was puzzled and confused.

Lacey, the epicenter of it all, was even more perplexed by the turn of events and could not gather her senses in time.

Ares suddenly asked, “Who is currently in charge of the Third Military Factory?”

Lacey nervously responded, “I-it is I.”

Ares angrily retorted, “The Third Military Factory is the Thisleton family’s core business - our life and blood! How can it be handed over to a female successor? From this day onwards, you are no longer in charge of the military factory.”

This statement stunned everyone.

Ares was clearly attacking Lacey.

His countenance and attitude towards her had changed drastically.

Ares continued, “Julian, you are the eldest son of this family. It is now your duty to manage the military factory.”

Julian was so thrilled that he almost cried.