CHAPTER 163.Poker Game.

George's voice was low and menacing as he stood up from his seat and took a step closer to Fabio. "You won't talk to him like that," he growled. "Luca is the rightful Lord Ercole, and you will show him the respect he deserves."

Fabio's laughter faltered, and he took a step back, his eyes darting between George and Luca. He seemed to be realizing that he had gone too far, and that the situation was not what he had thought. "Is Luca really the real Lord Ercole?" he thought to himself. He had never seen the elders be so furious about insulting someone like this.

Larosa also stepped forward, her eyes flashing with anger. "How dare you," she spat. "You stand on an established empire built by his father, and then dare to insult us, and then have the nerve to laugh about it. You're a disgusting excuse for a human being, but any more curse words at him is where we draw the line!"

Fabio's face went white, and he looked like he was about to collapse. He seemed to be realizing that he had made a