"You…" Aston snarled, his voice full of anger.
Rovert's smile and his feigned look of fear were infuriating. The urge to strike him surged, but Aston forced himself to restrain it.
Taking a deep breath, he fixed Rovert with a cold stare and asked, "How will you answer? Are you ready to pay compensation… or accept your punishment?"
At first, he had considered killing Rovert outright. But he quickly abandoned the idea—it would be pointless.
If Rovert died, the Castellan family would collapse, as there was no successor. Once that happened, the Palace would surely confiscate their authority and property.
Seeking compensation would also be impossible if Rovert was already gone. Thus, demanding payment and charging him with various crimes was the only option.
"Hehehe…" Rovert chuckled softly. He looked at Aston with playful eyes and said, "Compensation? Aston Valmire, you truly underestimate me. Did you think I would just surrender? Hahaha!"
