Kaitlyn’s tone was calm, but her words pierced through Julian’s heart like sharp daggers.

At this very moment, Julian was forced into a corner.

He wouldn’t dare admit that he wanted to take Vince’s place in front of the latter’s face.

Even so, he couldn’t blurt out that he was scared of Vince in front of so many people. In the end, he kept mum and said nothing.

The air between them was tense, the tension so thick it could be cut with a knife.

Matthew and Quinton exchanged glances, smiling at one another as they watched the scene before them unfold.

They knew their little tricks had no use to Vince, but…

They were still hoping for a slim chance it might happen.

If Julian could disrupt Vince’s circle and sow discord among everyone, they would probably get the opportunity to take Vunce’s position.

Julian took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.

He narrowed his eyes at Vince before saying quietly, “It’s my fault for barging in here so suddenly, Young Lord York.”

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