Chapter 276 Why Is She Not Afraid?
How is this possible?
The signet ring in her hand was left to her by her master.
When her master left, she took everything with her, except for this phoenix-patterned signet ring. The ring was exquisitely carved and very beautiful. Since it belonged to her master, she had always kept it carefully and carried it with her.
For as long as she could remember, her master had always possessed this signet ring. It wasn't until four years ago, when her master disappeared, that the ring came into her possession.
"Are you sure you didn't make a mistake? This signet ring was left to me by an elder. There's no way it could have anything to do with your Powell family."
Ollie frowned at Isabella, feeling she was just making excuses.
She clearly stole something, and now that it's been found on her, she still won't admit it.
Besides, could he possibly mistake the Powell family's token? There's no way he could be wrong!
"Tell the truth. Who are you exactly? Why did you steal the signet ring, and how did you manage to steal it?" Ollie questioned with a dark expression.
Isabella said helplessly, "I didn't steal anything. This phoenix-patterned signet ring is mine, and it's been in my possession for several years."
Knox frowned and stared at Isabella intently, as if trying to judge whether she was telling the truth.
Ollie spoke up, "Knox, don't believe what she says. She must have stolen some elder's signet ring, and she still dares to say it's hers. How shameless!"
Knox thought for a moment and said, "You watch her first. I'll go report this situation to Ms. Powell and ask the elders to see who lost their signet ring."
The Powell family's signet rings had always been held only by people of high status in the Powell family, so the number was limited.
In the entire Powell family, fewer than ten people possessed this signet ring.
After Knox finished speaking, he hurried inside.
Ollie watched Knox leave, then glared fiercely at Isabella. "You've got some nerve. Do you know the consequences of stealing the Powell family's signet ring?"
Isabella's expression darkened slightly. "An upright person has nothing to fear. I didn't steal it, and that's that."
Hearing Isabella's words, Ollie's face became very ugly.
He couldn't understand why this damned woman still dared to argue when the evidence was clear. Moreover, Isabella showed no fear facing him. What gave her the right not to be afraid? He was Gwyneth's capable assistant. Even people from the thirty-six noble families had to show him respect!
Ollie glared at Isabella and said condescendingly, "You think I can't do anything to you just because you won't admit it? Finding this signet ring on you already proves you stole from our Powell family! Just based on this, I could beat you to death right now!"
Before, there were thieves who stole expensive things from the castle and wouldn't admit it, but didn't he beat them until they gave in?
So no matter how tough your mouth is, it can't beat fists.
Isabella coldly curved her lips. "Really? Just you? I'm afraid if we really fight, you'll be the one who gets beaten to death."
"What did you say?"
Ollie's face instantly became extremely ugly.
He couldn't believe Isabella dared to speak so arrogantly in front of him.
Ollie felt insulted. He stared at Isabella. "Do you have a death wish?"
In Novaria, no one had ever dared to speak to a Powell family guard like this!
Isabella sneered and said, "The matter hasn't been cleared up yet, and you're already threatening to beat me to death. Do you think you're that impressive? I don't understand what gives you the right to be so high and mighty. No matter how capable you are, you're just a guard dog for the Powell family."
Hearing Isabella say this, Ollie's face immediately darkened.
"You're too outrageous!"
A flash of viciousness crossed Ollie's eyes. He raised his hand and struck directly at Isabella.
Because of his anger, Ollie's palm strike was very fast, cutting through the air with an unstoppable force.
Isabella stood still without moving.
Isabella blocked Ollie's strike.
Ollie was immediately stunned.
She could block his strike so easily?
How is this possible?
Isabella gazed coldly at Ollie, her eyes like a bottomless abyss.
Looking at those eyes, Ollie was momentarily dazed. For some reason, he had a familiar feeling, as if he had seen these eyes somewhere before.
While Ollie was distracted, Isabella swiftly raised her leg.
Ollie's entire body flew backward and crashed into the iron gate. The tremendous force made the gate clang loudly, as if it would fall apart the next second.
Ollie spat out a mouthful of blood. His internal organs hurt, and he was completely dazed.
"Ollie!"
"Ollie, are you okay?"
The other guards were stunned. Several people hurried over, wanting to help Ollie up from the ground.
Ollie pushed them away and got up by himself.
He clenched his fists and, with a roar, attacked Isabella again.
Isabella didn't retreat. At the same time, she also rushed toward Ollie. The two fought back and forth, exchanging blows. After more than a dozen rounds, their fists and feet moved so fast that the surrounding guards' eyes couldn't keep up.
Suddenly, Isabella seized an opportunity and landed a spinning kick on Ollie's neck. Ollie flew out again and fell hard to the ground.
Seeing this scene, the other guards immediately rushed over and surrounded Isabella, raising their dark gun barrels at her. "Don't move!"
Isabella stood still and consciously raised both hands.
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Inside the castle's main hall.
The door was open, and the luxurious carpet extended all the way to the main seat.
When Knox entered, Bodhi was standing in front of Gwyneth with his head lowered.
Gwyneth sat in the main seat as usual, her posture elegant, one hand pressed against her temple, her manner somewhat lazy.
She slightly lowered her eyes, looking down at Bodhi. "Do you know why I called you here?"
Bodhi said anxiously, "I know."
Gwyneth chuckled lightly. "Good, then tell me."
Bodhi's eyes darted around, then he immediately cried out loudly, "Ms. Powell, my brother was beaten! I know you've always been dissatisfied with the Whitley family's way of doing things, but this time, my brother really was beaten! The doctor said he almost couldn't be saved."
"Ms. Powell, I went to find that Lumaria girl for no other reason than to get justice for my brother!"
Gwyneth looked at him. "Who beat Damon, and why did that person beat Damon?"
Just then, Knox spoke up. "It was a girl claiming to be from Lumaria. I've brought her here too."
Bodhi immediately said indignantly, "She was upset that Damon bid against her at the auction, so she attacked and hurt him!"
Gwyneth narrowed her eyes. "But I heard from Wilder that it was Damon who was arrogant and domineering at the auction, not only claiming the auction house was the Whitley family's territory, but also threatening to hit people at every turn?"