Chapter 177: Real Truth - 1
Zolton noticed Leo's expression twist, and his heart sank.
Leo would definitely refuse.
He had already begun bracing himself for financial ruin—
—but then—
Ting!
[Death Match accepted!]
[The match will be supervised by *Professor Brant.]
[Please wait for further instructions.]
Zolton froze.
He looked up sharply, his gaze snapping toward Leo, who was calmly tapping his phone, his expression unreadable.
Then, a cruel grin slowly spread across Zolton's face.
He threw back his head and burst into laughter, convinced that Leo had misclicked.
"Hahaha! Finally! I'll repay every bit of humiliation I suffered back in the city—starting with you!"
Then he extended his finger toward Lily.
"And then you—hahaha!"
For a moment, Lily simply stared at Leo.
Then she realized something.
Leo didn't need her protection anymore.
For years, she had always instinctively tried to shield him—but not anymore.
Now, he was more than enough on his own.
