The Villainess Wants a Divorce:Beast Husbands Regret It to Tears-Chapter 146: Confronting Silas Shaw Face-to-Face

Chapter 146: Chapter 146: Confronting Silas Shaw Face-to-Face

But precisely because of this, the strong must exercise restraint, otherwise the survival space of the weak will be completely squeezed.

The balance in Ian Brighton’s heart, unknowingly, has quietly tilted.

"I trust you."

"But... you and your partner have not truly bonded yet. Without a contract, it won’t count as a formal binding between you."

He paused, his eyes flickered slightly.

"Since that’s the case, why did you risk coming to find me? Silas Shaw is a Green Rank strongman, noble in status, extraordinary in strength, a partner many females dream of. Why don’t you go with the flow and choose him? Instead, you come to seek my help, to save this yet to be married Beast Husband of yours?"

Kaelan Hawthorne’s face turned deathly pale upon hearing these words.

His gaze was locked firmly on Seraphina Caldwell’s profile.

Suddenly! He suddenly remembered something.

Previously, when he used the Charm Technique to probe Seraphina Caldwell’s heart, she never mentioned Silas Shaw’s name.

Her mind was solely focused on finding her father.

Yet even so, he still couldn’t completely be at ease.

After all, the strong are always looked up to.

Status, strength, background...

These realistic temptations, how many can truly resist?

Seraphina Caldwell...

Could she be thinking the same?

Seraphina Caldwell did not look at Kaelan Hawthorne, and continued to face Ian Brighton’s gaze directly.

She had long seen through the intentions of this Beast King.

Deep down, he still believed in the supremacy of the strong, thinking that powerful males naturally deserve more resources, including the favor of females.

In his eyes, Silas Shaw is a Green Rank strongman, while Kaelan Hawthorne is merely a Yellow Rank junior.

Given that the contract is not bound, it’s logical for Seraphina Caldwell to choose the strong.

But she insists otherwise.

"Beast King Ian Brighton, I said from the beginning that I don’t want Silas Shaw, because I truly don’t think much of him, not considering or shirking."

"He is strong? Yes. Green Rank strength, a prodigy of the Eagle Clan, indeed worthy of respect. But the strong should follow rules even more, should be exemplary, not relying on strong fists to wantonly seize and hurt others, trampling on others’ feelings and dignity."

"Today he robbed me, tomorrow will everyone think that as long as I’m strong enough, it’s not wrong to snatch females? That as long as I’m extraordinarily strong, I can ignore the opponent’s wishes and forcibly establish relationships?"

Seraphina Caldwell’s gaze slowly swept across the guards at the city gate.

They hung their heads low, not daring to meet her gaze.

"Females are so scarce on this land. Many males spend a lifetime, traveling over mountains and rivers, searching far and wide but cannot find a willing partner to bond with them. They respect vows, cherish feelings, would rather grow old alone than force anyone."

"But if there’s no accountability for snatching people, what should those law-abiding males do? They adhere to rules, respect laws, for a fair survival environment. But once the strong can wantonly trample rules, what hope is left for the weak? Where does justice stand?"

"My father always said, the Beast Realm has peacefully and stably continued for so many years not through brute force deterrence, but because the Beast King regularly speaks justice, sets iron laws to punish evil and promote good, making every clan member wholeheartedly convinced."

"Now Silas Shaw openly snatching females has already broken the rules of the past century. If you choose to turn a blind eye, not to punish, won’t these laws become empty words? Who will then sincerely respect them?"

As she spoke, Kaelan Hawthorne was stunned in place.

Ian Brighton opened his golden eyes wide.

He initially believed she was just a weak and frail female, at most sobbing for rescue.

However, he never imagined that she could calmly and gracefully express such ideas in circumstances like these.

What’s more valuable is she even praised him, the City Lord, in her arguments.

Ian Brighton’s gaze lingered long on Seraphina Caldwell’s straight and resolute silhouette.

Suddenly, Caden Cross’s figure emerged in his mind.

The male who once, alone, bore the criticism to raise a child.

Years ago, Caden Cross tore face with the Female Master for this little female, decisively choosing to leave the power center.

Taking up the responsibility of upbringing alone.

Back then, many mocked him as foolish.

But now, it seems, Caden Cross is not foolish at all.

He upheld dignity through action, and through time, nurtured a girl with more backbone than many adult males.

Ian Brighton suppressed his thoughts, turned to look at the still-stunned Kaelan Hawthorne.

"How are they doing now? Are they still conscious? How long can they hold on?"

Kaelan Hawthorne snapped back to reality and quickly replied.

"The situation is dire... Their breath is very faint. Isaac Vaughn almost exhausted all of his spiritual power during teleportation, nearing collapse. The remaining ones clashed head-on with Silas Shaw’s minions while fleeing, got injured, and their physical strength is near exhaustion...they can’t hold on much longer, if there’s no rescue soon, there might be danger to their lives."

Ian Brighton listened, nodded silently, his gaze returning to Seraphina Caldwell.

"You’re right, forcibly snatching females severely disrupts the Beast Realm’s laws, and is a blatant challenge to order. This matter cannot be forgiven lightly. Tomorrow morning, I’ll accompany you to Nyvalor, to confront Silas Shaw face to face."

"It’s already dark; tonight you should rest well. I’ll have someone take you to an empty stone house in the city for tonight, it’s safe, with hot water and food, you can take a bath, eat something, and recharge."

"Departure tomorrow morning?"

Upon hearing this, the heavy stone in Seraphina Caldwell’s heart finally dropped.

She immediately lowered her head.

"Thank you, Beast King Ian Brighton! Thank you so much!"

Kaelan Hawthorne also breathed a sigh of relief.

He turned to look at Seraphina Caldwell.

Just now, she stood there, arguing with reason.

But she’s still young, raised in seclusion, how does she know so much?

What knowledge and experience lie behind this?

He gently bent down and picked up Seraphina Caldwell, following the male leading the way.

This time, he held her more tightly.

Her slender body was securely guarded against his chest.

The guide already walked quickly toward the city.

But Kaelan Hawthorne deliberately slowed his pace, keeping a close yet unobtrusive distance.

He looked down at the little figure in his arms, his gaze landing on her slightly closed eyes.

Seraphina Caldwell obediently nestled against his chest. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

She didn’t speak, just quietly leaning against him, allowing him to carry her forward.

Although they are soon to dissolve their contract and return to free lives.

But in front of outsiders, they must act a bit, maintaining the outward intimacy.

Yet she didn’t notice Kaelan Hawthorne’s gaze always stayed on her hair top.

The scene of her confronting the Beast King at the city gate was still vivid.

But now, she was nestled in his arms, eyes closed, quietly.

The contrast between these two forms is very stark.

Yet no matter what he saw, he couldn’t look away.

He sighed gently in his heart, thinking, such a her, really softens the heart irresistibly.

At that moment, a thought suddenly emerged in his mind.

If only she could always be like this, obediently leaning against him, never having to face danger and separation, how wonderful that would be.