Chapter 1053

Matthias' tone was assertive. It was no longer about pride, but the fate of his and Gerard's futures. If neither Matthias nor Gerard were willing to back down, it wouldn't end well for either of them. Inexplicable emotions flickered on Gerard's face. From certain angles, it seemed like they had solid proof. Regret overwhelmed Gerard at the thought of this. He regretted standing up for Peter. Furthermore, Elias and Jack had gone to the meeting alone. The ambush they set up had caught the Roes, the Trevells, and the Goulds completely off guard. This was enough to show that they came prepared. If this matter continued to escalate, no one knew what unexpected tricks would be up their sleeves. At this moment, even someone like Gerard felt a wave of fear wash over him. He quickly realized that although these people were young, they carried a depth of cunning and calculation that surpassed their age. Even if he truly rose to power one day, or if the tides of influence bent to his will,