A Silent Protector

Ch 9: Killing Intent

Ethan followed Robert's gaze and looked up at the second floor of the hotel. To his surprise, he saw an extremely beautiful girl standing near the railing, talking and laughing with an elderly couple. Her long black hair flowed gently down her back, and her skin was fair like snow. She had bright clear eyes that seemed to sparkle with every blink, and her tempting red lips were curved into a slight smile. She was wearing a gorgeous white dress that made her look elegant and graceful, almost like a goddess.

Ethan couldn't help but feel a little surprised. He had seen many beautiful women before, but this girl had something special about her. There was a calm and quiet aura around her, making her stand out from the crowd.

Most importantly, she was a martial warrior. She doesn't seem to be older than twenty-four but she was already at the Second Realm of Martial Arts.

In terms of talent, it can be said that her talent was top-notch in the dark side of this world.

It was at this moment that Claire noticed Ethan standing in the crowd. She froze on the spot, clearly shocked to see him at the banquet. Her eyebrows furrowed, and she couldn't help but mutter, "How could he be here?"

"Who?" Derek asked.

Claire pointed at Ethan and said, "Him! He is Ethan Graves, my ex-husband!"

"Oh, so he is that trash!"

A mocking smile appeared on Derek's face as he looked at Ethan with arrogance and pride. After all, he was able to snatch Ethan's wife away from him, and even put a green hat on Ethan's head.

Claire's mother, Sandra, also noticed their actions and followed their gaze. When she saw Ethan, her face twisted with disgust.

"What is that trash doing here? He must have sneaked in," Sandra said in a voice that was filled with contempt.

Max and Robert also noticed Ethan who was looking at the beautiful lady on the second floor. Robert snorted coldly.

Without wasting time, Derek, Claire, Sandra, Max, and Robert began walking toward Ethan. They wore sneers on their faces, clearly looking down on him.

As soon as they reached him, Sandra was the first to speak. "How dare you sneak into a place like this? This is a celebration for the rich and powerful. You don't belong here. Get out of here if you don't want to be humiliated."

Max, Claire's elder brother, crossed his arms and laughed mockingly. "What makes you think you can step into a banquet meant for people of high status? Have you ever looked in the mirror?"

Claire didn't say anything at first, but her eyes were cold as she glared at Ethan. Finally, she spoke up, "Have you followed me here? Do you think you can win over me if you do this?"

Robert, who was also the most composed of the group, shook his head with a smirk. "You should leave before you embarrass yourself any further, Ethan. You are clearly out of place. Moreover, how dare you look at Miss Aurora with those filthy eyes? You don't have a qualification to look at her. Do you even know who she is? She is Aurora Orlander. She is only 24, but she has already taken over the entire Orlander Group and become the head of the Orlander Family. Do not dream of something that is out of your league."

All four of them stood there, mocking and insulting Ethan, making it clear they didn't think he had any right to be at such an event. They were certain he had snuck in without an invitation.

Someone, who was standing not far away, was angered when he saw these five people trying to humiliate Ethan. He had just taken a step when he saw Ethan raising his hand. He stopped and no longer did anything.

On the other hand, Ethan pointed his raised hand at them, and said coldly, "Although you lots do not have long to live, it doesn't mean you can speak however you want. Shut your mouth or I'll tear them apart."

This...

The five of them including Derek stepped back in fear because, in that moment, they felt a demon standing in front of them. They sensed bloodlust, the kind that made them feel as if they dared to speak another word, Ethan would kill them without hesitation.

"You... You... You..."

Sandra was the first one to gain her senses. When she realized what happened just now, she felt humiliated.

What happened just now?

Was she frightened by Ethan, this trash?

Oh, this was so humiliating!

Immediately, she was angered to the point where she couldn't even speak properly.

By now, Claire, Derek, Robert, and Max had also gained their senses. They looked at Ethan in fury but didn't dare to make trouble here.

After all, this was not a place where they could act however they wanted. This party was organized by the Orlaner Family to celebrate the successful cooperation between them and foreign clients. If they dared to disturb the party, not only would they be thrown out of here, no one would do business with them as well. Living in Springfield City will become hell.

So, they could only glare at Ethan furiously.

"Don't you dare provoke me again? Otherwise, I'll truly kill you before you die because of curses!"

Ethan's eyes flashed with a red light as he spoke. At the same time, a dense killing intent erupted from his body.

Thud~

In that instant, they felt an overwhelming pressure as if a mountain had fallen on them and fell. Their hearts raced, and their bodies trembled uncontrollably. Fear gripped them, and it became hard to breathe. Their faces turned pale, and sweat started dripping down their foreheads. It was like they were facing death itself.

None of them could stand up, and their legs were shaking.

Ethan's killing intent was so strong that it not only made them feel completely powerless, it also affected everyone present in the banquet hall. Everyone retreated and some of them even fell to the floor just like Andersons and Derek.