Chapter 310 The Powell Family Is Not to Be Underestimated by Him
However, before Marlon's hand could touch Isabella's shoulder, a commanding female voice rang out from the entrance of the great hall:
"Marlon, I think you have a death wish!"
The next second, Gwyneth flew over and slapped Marlon away. He crashed heavily to the ground.
Gwyneth stood with one hand behind her back, looking down at Marlon on the ground, her eyes cold.
"Taking advantage of my absence to bully my people - how dare you!"
Marlon clutched his stomach and spat out blood, struggling to lift his head. When he saw Gwyneth, his expression changed instantly. "Gwyneth, you... you actually hit me?"
His eyes showed disbelief.
This was The Royal Throne Room, royal territory, and Gwyneth had just attacked him directly.
After all, he was Lyndon's teacher.
How dare Gwyneth...
But Gwyneth ignored Marlon's look and said coldly, "Marlon, you deserved it."
Marlon glared at Gwyneth, his eyes blazing with fury.
Just then, Efrain heard the commotion outside and rushed out.
As soon as he came out, he saw Marlon lying on the ground with blood at the corner of his mouth.
Efrain was stunned. "What's going on?"
Marlon struggled up from the ground and pointed at Gwyneth angrily, saying to Efrain, "King Efrain, Gwyneth hit me! Does she have any respect for the royal family? Any respect for you?"
Efrain's expression darkened.
Not because of what Gwyneth had done, but because of Marlon's accusation against her.
Didn't Marlon realize that even if Gwyneth was really acting out of line, there was nothing he could do about it?
So Efrain could only put on a show, adopting a serious attitude as he said to Gwyneth, "Ms. Powell, hitting Marlon isn't appropriate, is it?"
"Why don't you ask me why I hit him?"
Efrain paused, then asked, "Why?"
Although Gwyneth had been inside The Royal Throne Room at first, with her abilities, it was easy for her to hear what was happening outside.
So she had heard every word of the conversation between Marlon and Isabella, which was why she didn't hesitate to strike!
Gwyneth said coldly, "Marlon used his position as Lyndon's teacher to bully my student. Efrain, you know me - I can't stand anyone bullying my own people. I slapped Marlon to teach him a lesson!"
Gwyneth continued, casting another cold glance at Marlon, "He needs to remember that my people from the Powell family are not his to touch!"
These last words were forceful and full of authority.
Isabella looked at Gwyneth's back as she stood in front of her, pressing her lips together.
It had been a long time since someone had openly protected her like this.
Her master used to be the same way - no matter who bullied her, her master would stand up for her without a second thought, never letting her suffer any grievance.
Later, at the Taylor Villa, no one ever took her side again. Almost everyone around her favored Bianca for no reason...
At the Taylor Villa, whatever Bianca did was right, and whatever she did was wrong. Even when she was the one being bullied, all she got was endless criticism and blame.
Now she felt that God wasn't unfair after all. Though he gave her the identity of an orphan, he gave her the best master in the world.
After hearing Gwyneth's words, Efrain looked at Marlon with a meaningful expression. He pointed to the girl beside Gwyneth and said to Marlon, "Marlon, Isabella is Ms. Powell's newly found student. If you disrespect her, it's only natural for Ms. Powell to teach you a lesson. I hope you'll remember this!"
Marlon was stunned.
He hadn't expected this girl to be Gwyneth's student.
No wonder Gwyneth had turned on him so quickly.
Just as Marlon didn't know what to say, Lyndon walked over.
He first bowed to Gwyneth, then said, "Ms. Powell, I asked Marlon to invite Ms. Taylor to sit with us. Marlon probably didn't expect Ms. Taylor to refuse, so his words and actions were somewhat inappropriate. I apologize to you on Marlon's behalf."
Lyndon's words were sincere, so naturally Gwyneth didn't bother to say more.
She said goodbye to Efrain directly, "I'm taking Isabella back now. As for what I just told you, think it over carefully."
Efrain's expression inevitably became somewhat heavy.
He naturally knew what Gwyneth wanted him to consider.
Gwyneth had made it very clear inside - she had decided to have Emory take over as the next king. Although Efrain was reluctant, he ultimately couldn't say anything.
After all, every king had been elected by vote among the seven great families.
The Powell family, as the leader of the seven great families, had undeniable influence among them.
If Gwyneth wanted to nominate Emory, then Emory would definitely succeed to the throne smoothly, and no one could change that fact.
After watching Gwyneth's back as she left, Lyndon turned to ask Efrain, "Father, what did Ms. Powell ask you to consider?"
Efrain sighed, "Nothing. I still have things to do, I'll go back inside."
Efrain turned and went back into The Royal Throne Room.
Marlon and Lyndon stood there. Marlon clenched his fists, saying indignantly, "Gwyneth coming to see King Efrain can't be good news! Everyone knows Gwyneth is determined to push that waste Emory into power! What she's asking King Efrain to consider must be about this!"
Lyndon naturally understood this too.
He clenched his fists, a shadow passing over his face.
After a while, he said darkly, "Gwyneth really deserves to die!"
Marlon's eyes shifted, and he snorted coldly, "Mr. Lyndon Hubbard, once Gwyneth is killed by The Whispering Sect, she won't be able to stand in your way anymore. Then the throne will be yours for the taking."
Lyndon smiled with certainty.
He had already reached an agreement with The Whispering Sect, and Patrick from the Powell family had also become his man.
Soon, the entire Northern Ice Empire would be his!
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Back at the castle, Gwyneth went straight to the main hall.
Isabella returned to the main building alone.
At the entrance, Ollie saw her and immediately walked quickly toward her, asking coldly, "I heard you're going to Regal City with Ms. Powell tomorrow?"
Isabella didn't expect Ollie to be so well-informed. She raised an eyebrow. "That's right. Why?"
Getting confirmation from Isabella, Ollie became anxious.
He simply couldn't believe that Gwyneth would bring Isabella along for something so important.
What if this schemer did something at a critical moment and harmed Gwyneth?
"You went to great lengths to get Ms. Powell to take you to Regal City. What are you really up to?" Ollie glared at Isabella.