However, just as Megan was about to lose all hope, Adrian stood up from the crowd and made his way to the head table.

Under the puzzled gazes of the guests, he came to a stop before Megan. She, too, was puzzled by the sight of this stranger.

Adrian bent down and looked at the sixty-year-old woman with a frown. Then, he stretched out his hands and helped her to her feet.

“Young man, wh-who are you?” asked Megan.

Joel and Wiley were looking at Adrian in puzzlement as well. Everyone at the scene was staring at him.

Adrian turned around and narrowed his bright eyes ever so slightly as he said to Buck, “Buck, correct? Your uncle works for Yelloton’s Internal Affairs, yes? I’ll only tell you this once. Take your men and get out of here. Also, return that land to the Snows. If you don’t do as I say, I promise you that you’ll die here today.”

“I’ll only say this once. You have five seconds to leave, and your time starts now…”

Adrian’s gaze held steady.

Buck looked him up and down in co