Chapter 98 The Promise

• The old man stood in the center of the hall, raising his eyes to Ryan, his expression calm. "My daughter misspoke. Mr. Ryan, I hope you can forgive her. I offer you my apologies." As he spoke, he gave Ryan a slight bow, though his face remained indifferent.
• Under normal circumstances, this man was likely someone akin to Ryan's grandfather. Yet the way they interacted felt distant—cold, even. This wasn't politeness but complete detachment. It was clear there was no familial warmth between them, just two powerful figures meeting as equals, like the heads of rival families.
• Ryan's response was as cold as ice. "Don't give me a reason to kill her."