"Don't think I don't know," Aesop growled coldly as he turned towardFrank, who was standing among the Turnbulls. "It's that brat who'sbeen messing about and delaying the wedding, hasn't he? YouTurnbulls can't even discipline your children, allowing Ms. Turnbull tomess around with some unruly brat! For shame!"

“That's right!"

Titus strode up when he heard Glen and Aesop arguing. “Vicky is myfiancee, and there's no arguing about that. Not only did you Turnbullsfail to discipline her, but you allowed some stranger like him to show upon my wedding day too. This is a clear challenge to my family's honor!Should we take this as a declaration of war?!"

"A declaration of war?!"

Everyone was silent at Titus" words, with every Turnbull gulping in thedistance.

They could not imagine war against the Lionhearts at all—it would be amassacre if they went all out.

And the Lionhearts had sent over a hundred bodyguards, each of thembearing the brand of Volsung Sect, meaning that they were at leastvigor wielders. Moreover, Aesop was a peak Ascendant rank individualhimself and was a famous man even in Morhen.

If they really start a war against the Lionhearts now, the Turnbulls wouldbe defenseless if those men leapt into action right away.

With that, the Turnbulls started to reason with Glen.

"Glen, just listen to the man. Let them have Vicky!"

"Exactly. There's no reason to upset the Lionhearts."

"We've been friends with the Lionhearts for generations. And they'vedecided on today for so long—let's just go with that.”

"Silence!" Glen bellowed at the lot of them.

Being a man who could shoulder a dynasty like the Turnbulls, he wasno fool—he could already see that something was unusual with theLionhearts' attitude.

Why were they so eager to have the wedding carry on as scheduled? Ifanything, Glen's excuse was perfectly acceptable, yet not only did theLionhearts refuse to listen, but they were also immediately threateninghim with violence.

It simply did not make sense... Unless what Frank said was true.

The more Glen thought about it, the more he found the Lionheartssuspicious.

With that, he looked up and braced himself against Aesop's pressureand said coolly, "If it's a war you want, then a war it shall be. Don't thinkwe Turnbulls are afraid of you!"

His outburst left every Turnbull as shocked as they were confused.Why was Glen taking a tough stand against the Lionhearts? Was hereally not afraid of Lionhearts getting physical right away?

Meanwhile, Glen and Aesop held each other gazes in silence for anentire minute, with neither man flinching.

Ultimately, it was Aesop who caved.

"Pfft..." He snickered. "Oh, why so serious? It's an auspicious day andI'm just kidding."

"Yeah, it's just a joke," Titus added in agreement, but he was glaringcoldly at Frank, unable to do a thing.

Seeing that the Lionhearts backed down first, the Turnbulls were allsighing in relief—they would be helpless if the Lionhearts really went forit now.

"I hope you understand.” Glen nodded in turn. "It's not a good day forus to receive guests. Give us a week, and we'll welcome you with openarms.”

"Not a problem.” Aesop smiled. "There won't be more delays like today,I presume?”

"Absolutely." Glen puffed his chest with great confidence.

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