The emperor was perceptive.
He knew who could be offended in Demarco Mount, and who could not.
Offending Julius Reed would at most land him in jail for a meal, but offending Hiddy might get him beaten to death.
Better to provoke men than to offend women.
Especially such a...
Powerful woman.
"Little girl, I don't care who you are, but what you're doing now is no different from digging your own grave."
The Martial Arts Association's president was furious on the other end of the phone, but his long years of experience allowed him to remain calm in any situation.
"Listen to me, let him go. In front of everyone present, slap yourself a few times, and we'll let this go."
He spoke slowly, very calmly: "This is your best chance. Our Martial Arts Association does not wish to make things difficult for a woman. If you miss it, don't blame us for being ruthless."
These words echoed through the speakerphone, clearly reaching everyone's ears.
However.
Hiddy couldn't care less.
