Taken aback, Teegan wanted to say something. However, feeling the murderous intent radiating from Jared, he finally closed his mouth and slowly moved away.
Riehl quickly stepped aside as well. They couldn’t possibly start a conflict with Jared over Ezio at this point.
In their eyes, Ezio was regarded as less significant than an ant.
“Mr. Teegan… Mr. Teegan…”
Ezio was dumbfounded, desperately wanting to call for help, but Teegan didn’t even spare him a glance.
Upon seeing both Teegan and Riehl abandon him, Ezio was overwhelmed with a fear that surged like a tidal wave.
He retreated repeatedly until there was nowhere left to retreat to, his back pressed against a large rock. His face was as pale as paper, his eyes filled with despair and terror.
“Jared… N-No… J-Jared, spare me, I-I was wrong. I shouldn’t have harmed Elena, and I should have respected my sibling bond with Mia…”
Ezio’s voice quivered, his tone filled with pleas and regret.
Despite the situation, Jared remained unmoved. His gaze was as cold as frost, as if intending to freeze Ezio completely.
“Your faults can’t be rectified with a mere apology. The harm you’ve inflicted isn’t limited to Elena and Mia. It extends to your own soul and humanity.”
Jared’s voice was cold and ruthless, as if he had already sentenced Ezio to death.
Upon hearing this, Ezio was so frightened that his legs gave out, and he collapsed onto the ground with a thud.
“Mia! I was wrong! Save me! Please save me…”
At that moment, Ezio could only turn to Mia for help.
Mia’s tears fell once again when she looked at Ezio. She was heartbroken over Ezio’s misdeeds yet also terrified by Jared’s sternness.
She knew, at that moment, no matter how much she pleaded, she couldn’t change Jared’s decision.
“Jared, I-I’m willing to trade my life for Ezio’s. All I ask is that you give him a chance to make amends.”
Suddenly, Mia fell to her knees, her hands clasped together, her eyes filled with pleading.
Mia couldn’t match Ezio’s ruthlessness and cold-heartedness. After all, he was her biological brother, and she simply couldn’t bring herself to give up on him.
Jared’s expression eased slightly, but soon after, it hardened once again.
“Mia, I understand your kindness, but we cannot let personal feelings blur the line between justice and evil. Your brother’s actions have crossed my boundaries.”
After speaking, Jared moved swiftly, appearing in front of Ezio like a ghostly apparition. He casually raised a hand, the palm flickering with a lightning-like glow. It was the signal of his impending deadly strike.
“No! Don’t! Jared, I was wrong! I truly was!”
Ezio cried out in despair, but it was too late to undo anything.
With a flash of lightning, Ezio’s body was completely devoured, leaving behind only his charred clothing and a lingering smell of burning in the air.
At that moment, his life had come to a definitive end.
Jared withdrew his hand, his gaze settling on Mia with a complicated expression. “I hope that this incident serves as a lesson for you. The greed and malice within human nature, once indulged, can drag a person into the abyss. Some people and actions can be forgiven, but there are those who can never be pardoned… Don’t blame me…” ”
At that moment, Mia could do nothing but cry helplessly. She had no right to blame Jared. After all, Ezio merely reaped what he sowed.
Meanwhile, Teegan and Riehl, who were standing aside, watched as Ezio disappeared. Their expressions became increasingly solemn.
Jared’s moves and abilities continuously shattered their perceptions.
At this point, the most frightened one was Billy. He had thought that by aligning himself with the Buckley family, he would be able to enjoy a life of luxury and comfort.
At that moment, it seemed that wasn’t the case.
He was filled with regret. He regretted agreeing to collaborate with the Buckley family. It would have been better to mine the celestial crystals with Jared instead.
However, it was too late for regrets. Billy had no idea what outcome awaited him.
Billy shifted his gaze to Teegan and Riehl. Knowing well that Jared would never let him off the hook, he could only hope for their assistance.
