The price of betrayal (Jack and Ashley) novel Chapter 617

Pierce fell silent for a moment, then looked at Harper and shook his head gently. "He is simply Nolan. That's all you need to know. And you only need to understand that you will never be able to kill or take revenge against him. The terror you witnessed today is just the tip of the iceberg."

Pierce's expression was extremely serious. There was no doubt he wasn't joking at all.

He was known for his no-nonsense approach in everything, so when he said that the horror Nolan had displayed today was merely the tip of the iceberg, then Harper had no choice but to believe him—whether she wanted to or not.

Frowning, Harper asked, "Are you afraid of him?"

Pierce shook his head. "No. That said, not only can't I harm him, but I must protect him. Because I owe him and his mentor. So, if you want to kill him, you'll have to kill me first. But I advise you not to do that or even think about it.

"Because even if you managed to kill me, you still wouldn't be able to kill him. He's incredibly strong and will only get stronger in the future."

As he spoke, a trace of solemnity and even fear flickered in his eyes. It was as if Nolan's growth had far exceeded his expectations, and he, more than anyone, understood what that meant.

Clenching her teeth, Harper said, "I won't do anything to him at the moment, and I'll keep my hatred buried deep, so don't worry. But whether it's you or him, I will personally kill you both once I'm confident I can do so.

"Pierce, you can tell him now—don't keep me by your side. Otherwise, it will be the worst decision he and you ever made."

Pierce chuckled and said, "No, you'll stay with me. Since he's spared you, consider this an opportunity to get to know your enemies better. Harper, if you want to grow stronger quickly, this is the best time.

"But running the family as head will undoubtedly take away your focus in training, so are you sure you want to take on the role? If not, I can discuss it with Nolan and have someone else take over the position."