Belle was instantly displeased by what Felix said.

"Felix Zeller! Don't push your luck. To err is human. Besides, Lady Summers came personally because of the mistakes of her subordinates. What more do you want?"

Seeing how Belle, who had someone else take the fall, was still so arrogant, Felix couldn't help but laugh out of sheer anger.

"Shut it!" Xena reprimanded before turning to Felix.

"I do owe you an apology for this. I take full responsibility for not providing proper leadership. Those involved will be handled per the law as well. Now, tell me—what is your condition?"

Ernest was still at the base. Was Felix going to ask for him to come and remove the handcuffs himself?

If that happened, Xena's future would be completely tarnished. This matter could either worsen into a big deal or become something trivial, but releasing Felix was the best thing to do for now.

"It's easy. In the future, when I go to visit Mr. Summers Senior, you must not stop me."

Was that it? Xena had eve