In the study of Tarragon's branch was Yvette, who grabbed Daniel's wrist and asked anxiously, “Did you help me contact the leader? What was he like? Did he agree to see me?”
Looking hesitant, he answered, “Ms. Sullivan, I really can't help you with this. I'll gladly do it if it was something else, but the leader's whereabouts are not something we can control. I'm terribly sorry.”
Yvette's expression turned grim, and she gritted her teeth. “I want to know his exact words. Just tell me.”
“Uh...”
“Tell me or I'll get the elders from the headquarters to remove you from your position.”
“H-He said you have n-no right to see him, and he won't change his mind because of you. He also ordered me to release Ms. Shannon right away.”
Yvette's lips twitched, and surprise flashed past her eyes.
She never expected the leader to be so cruel and would not spare her dignity.
To be more precise, he did not spare her father's dignity.
Even Micah and Holden have to treat me with respect. How could the leader decline my request just like that? He did not even bother showing me some respect.
“Give me his contact information. I'm going to contact him myself.”
Unfortunately, that put Daniel in a difficult spot. He suggested with caution, “Perhaps you can try asking the headquarters' elders. They'll definitely have the leader's contact information. The leader and I contact each other using a special code, and I can't share it. I hope you can understand, Ms. Sullivan.”
Understand?
Yvette's chest heaved as she panted in rage. She then pointed her finger at him, hissing, “Even you are disrespecting me now, huh? Have you forgotten what my identity is in Tarragon? My father might not be here, but I can still easily remove you from your position.”
With a thud, Daniel fell to his knees and gave himself a tight slap.
Of course, he would not give her the code, for disobeying the leader would bring worse punishments than offending her.
“Wow. Isn't it lively here? Lord Euchler, what mistake did you make that brought you to your knees? Have you forgotten who you are? The person in charge of Tarragon's branch only kneels before the leader.”
It was Micah, who was entering the room at the same time.
He swept his gaze over Daniel before glancing at Yvette with a half-smile. “How could you make him kneel before you? Are you coveting the leader's position?”
Yvette froze. Her face paled as her voice trembled. “N-No, no. I never thought of that, nor do I have the desire. Micah, I just wanted to see the leader and talk to him about some matters. Can you help me arrange a time for him to meet me?”
A smile formed on Micah's lips as he shook his head. “I'm afraid I have to say no because even I don't have the chance to meet him.”
With that, he lowered his gaze to Daniel, who was still trembling, and continued, “Didn't the leader order you to release Ms. Shannon? Take me to Prudent Hall now.”
“Um...” Daniel could not help but glance at Yvette, looking conflicted.
Noting that, Micah shot Daniel a glare and yelled, “What now? Are you going to disobey the leader's words?”
“No, no, no.” Daniel got to his feet hastily and made a gesture for Micah to follow him before leaving the study first.
Meanwhile, Micah shot Yvette a look while saying casually, “Shannon wanted to kill you because she had some misunderstanding toward you. Thankfully, you're unharmed. Please forgive her. After all, you two were like sisters who grew up together.”
Sisters?
Yvette scoffed inwardly.
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