Seeing the expressions of the The Harris Family members, Owen Brooks and several elders all felt a sinking feeling in their hearts, realizing that this matter was very likely just as Ethan Brooks had said. Owen Brooks's expression grew even more serious as he shouted, “Logan Harris, my son was right, wasn’t he? Do I really need to invite Master Parker here to appraise these Foundation Establishment Pills?”

Master Parker was an alchemist residing in Luofeng City, highly respected and courted by all the major powers. With his rich experience in alchemy, he could naturally judge the quality of these Foundation Establishment Pills.

Upon hearing this, Elder Harris's face changed repeatedly, looking extremely unpleasant. He hadn’t expected to be seen through, but still tried to explain: “City Lord Brooks, elders, please give our The Harris Family a chance. We truly didn’t know these Foundation Establishment Pills were defective. We don’t understand the quality of pills and hope the city lord and everyone from the The Brooks Family can forgive us.”

Immediately, the faces of Owen Brooks and the other members of the The Brooks Family turned ugly. These words indirectly admitted that the Foundation Establishment Pills were indeed defective, just as Ethan Brooks had said. The The Harris Family had shown no sincerity at all.

Naturally, the looks directed at Ethan Brooks were filled with surprise and admiration. It turned out to be exactly as he said—these Foundation Establishment Pills were nothing but defective products. If he hadn’t spoken up, they really would have been deceived by the The Harris Family, kept in the dark, and happy for nothing.

But wasn’t Ethan Brooks supposed to be a cripple? He had clearly fallen from grace, so how could he know so much about alchemy? This was truly beyond everyone’s expectations.

At this moment, Olivia Harris stood up from her chair, bowed, and apologized to Owen Brooks and the three elders. As her collar slightly parted, a stunning glimpse of snowy white skin was revealed, dazzling the eyes and attracting many glances.

Her lovely face was full of apology as she said, “Uncle Qian, elders, I’m sorry. Olivia and the others from the The Harris Family were kept in the dark. We don’t understand the art of alchemy. We have always felt guilty for hurting Ethan Brooks before, and this time we truly just wanted to come and sincerely apologize, nothing more.”

Then, she looked at Ethan Brooks, her beautiful face pure yet tinged with a unique charm, her big eyes brimming with tears, as if she was about to cry, evoking pity. She said, “Ethan Brooks, I’m sorry. Olivia really didn’t mean to deceive you. This time, I just sincerely wanted to come and apologize, that’s all. Can you forgive Olivia just this once, for the sake of the time we spent together?”

Such a pitiful, tearful look, with big eyes misty with tears and a lovely face, instantly softened the hearts of many The Brooks Family youths. They wished they could forgive her on Ethan Brooks’s behalf and then hold this so-called number one beauty of Luofeng City, Olivia Harris, in their arms and cherish her.

Ethan Brooks also seemed moved, suddenly rushing forward. To everyone’s shock, he fiercely pulled the soft, flawless girl into his arms. “I forgive you…”

Chapter 7: Bitch and the Archway

“I forgive you…”

Ethan Brooks also seemed moved, suddenly rushing forward. To everyone’s shock, he fiercely pulled the soft, flawless girl into his arms, tightly wrapping his arms around her slender, snake-like waist. At such close range, he could smell the fresh, maidenly fragrance—it was so intoxicating.

Such a beauty could be called every man’s dream lover.

He also clearly felt the girl in his arms stiffen the instant he hugged her.

At that moment, James Harris shouted angrily, “Bastard, let go of Olivia right now!”

Everyone was stunned, shocked by Ethan Brooks’s sudden action. No one had expected him to so brazenly embrace the The Harris Family’s little princess in public, almost to the point of impropriety, leaving them all dumbfounded.

Olivia Harris was naturally both ashamed and angry. Being held like this in public, almost skin-to-skin, and feeling the heat of the man’s breath made her feel humiliated and disgusted. The power building up inside her was about to erupt. Even if she struck Ethan Brooks at this moment, the The Brooks Family would have nothing to say and would only scold Ethan Brooks for his audacity.

But just then, Ethan Brooks suddenly let go of Olivia Harris without the slightest reluctance, stepping back two paces, once again catching her off guard. Her rosy lips parted slightly as she looked at him in surprise.

Ethan Brooks’s lips curled into a mocking, indifferent smile. “Olivia Harris, let me ask you, have you finished your performance?”

His words left everyone momentarily speechless. Olivia Harris sensed something was wrong and instinctively asked, “Ethan Brooks, what do you mean by that?”

Ethan Brooks smiled faintly, but his smile was icy, sending a chill through everyone’s heart. “Don’t you know what I mean? I’ll just give you one piece of advice: don’t go too far as a person—know when to stop. If you want to be a bitch, don’t try to build an archway. That will only make people hate you more.”

His calm words echoed through the hall, but every sentence was shocking, drawing everyone’s attention.

“You—”

Olivia Harris’s pretty face was icy cold, her delicate fists clenched tightly as she stared at Ethan Brooks.

Everyone present was stunned by Ethan Brooks’s shocking words. He actually said that to Olivia Harris: if you want to be a bitch, don’t try to build an archway.