“What?!" Rudolf was shocked. His eyes widened, and his mouth hung open in disbelief. "Mr. Frosch…"

Frosch interrupted Rudolph with a slap. The dumbfounded Rudolph stood frozen, a cupped hand over his cheek.

Meanwhile, Adrian looked at the unfolding situation before him with interest.

Frosch reprimanded Rudolph coldly, "Do you think I'm a fool? I know what happened. You were the one who started the trouble first, so why are you playing the victim and falsely accusing him? Have you no shame?!"

Rudolf was initially stunned, but he soon was overwhelmed by his rage. He had not expected Frosch to take on Adrian's side, but there was nothing he could do. Gritting his teeth, he said, "Fine, fine! Just you wait, Adrian! I'll remember this! Hmph!"

With that, Rudolph turned and slunk away. It was not until he had disappeared that Adrian breathed a sigh of relief. After all, he did not want the conflict to escalate. Even if he was capable of taking them all on his own, he knew it was better