Chapter 43

Bella was initially frightened, but when she saw Leo effortlessly suppressing Caspian and noticing that Leo had addressed Jack as his "brother", her courage grew. Just as she opened her mouth to speak, Jack raised a hand to stop her. Jack didn't waste words. His voice was calm and steady. "Set your terms." Caspian clenched his teeth, his tone low as he replied, "We'll settle this one-on-one. If you beat me, I'll let it go, and like Leo, I'll call you 'brother.' But if I win, you owe my guy an apology, and we'll move on from this." It was a calculated decision. Caspian sought a way to maintain peace with Leo while also giving his subordinates an explanation and showing Jack some respect. Leo chuckled. He knew that Caspian wasn't just tough—he was a man of honor and a skilled fighter. If it were anyone else, Leo might have stepped in to stop the duel. But since it was Jack, there was no need. In fact, Leo was eager to see Jack display his dominance again. Jack's expression remained