The Stand-In Who Burned the Script novel Chapter 417

This was the first time Vivian had ever heard Marcus speak such a long string of sentences. He seemed genuinely furious.

However, with a man standing right in front to shield her, there was absolutely no way she was going to stick her neck out.

An angry Marcus was a terrifying force.

Silas's expression didn't shift at all, his bottomless, ink-black eyes unreadable.

"We didn't want to be in your territory either. You were the one who forcefully brought Vivian here, so I had no choice but to tag along."

The dark pupils in Marcus's eyes contracted. Suddenly, an invisible, lethal aura seemed to erupt around him. Those familiar with him knew this meant someone was about to meet a terrible fate.

Vivian was well aware of that fact.

She licked her lips and slowly poked her head out from behind Silas.

"Marcus, we didn't do anything. We didn't even have time to..."

Silas flipped his arm, clamping her tightly against his side once more. He spoke in a dangerously low voice, "If someone didn't know better, they'd think you actually cared about your sister. But every word out of your mouth commands zero respect. The fact that Vivian can even maintain her composure around you is purely a testament to her good upbringing."

Marcus: "..."

Vivian had initially wanted to smooth things over, but given the current standoff, it was clearly out of her hands.

She couldn't help but sneak an upward glance at him.

The way he fiercely protected her was ridiculously handsome.

How could Marcus not see through the girl's little tricks? But once a confrontation reached this level, it genuinely had nothing to do with the woman anymore.

He locked his deep gaze on Silas. "Just because I gave you an ounce of courtesy, do you suddenly think this is your turf?"

"My respect isn't something I need you to give me."

His tone and demeanor were the very definition of unbridled arrogance.

It wasn't simply 'I don't need it from you.'

It was 'Even if you refuse, I already possess it.'

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