Chapter 1035

Monica had already learned last night that Lily had crippled Hugo's Elixir Field. She had also anticipated that the seventh branch wouldn't let the matter rest and would come seeking retribution from Lily. With a cold snort, she fixed Gus with an emotionless stare. "Didn't Hugo tell you why his Elixir Field was destroyed?" "He did, but all he did was make a few jokes with that fool, Reiner, and Lily and the others crippled his Elixir Field because of it!" Gus yelled furiously. "I had Hugo when I was 35, and he's my precious. I wouldn't even think of scolding him, let alone laying a hand on him. Yet they destroyed his Elixir Field! I'm telling you, Mom, even if Lily is your granddaughter, I won't show you any mercy and let her off the hook for this!" "Is that so?" Monica raised her gaze, her expression as cold as ice. "Does that mean you plan to defy me, too?" "Mom!" Gus bellowed, his voice brimming with rage. "Are you seriously going to shield Lily no matter what she's done?" "