Facing Bowie's aggressive questioning, Elara stepped in front of Noella, shielding her.
"What's your deal? What does Polaris Star's sanction against you have to do with Noella? Don't think you can scare her just because she's kind and gentle!"
In Elara's eyes, Bowie was likely targeting Noella!
Everyone knew Noella was the darling of the Schnabel family. If he could soften Noella's heart, Bowie could gain favors within the Schnabel family.
Bowie forced a smile,
"I just want to know why Polaris Star is targeting my company…"
"Bowie!" Elara looked at him coldly, glancing toward Lucian not far away. "You want to make a scene in front of Grandpa?"
Lucian was still unaware of Bowie's deeds.
Elara worried that the old man couldn't handle the shock. Lorne's misdeeds were bad enough; there was no need to upset the old man with them. These issues had been kept under wraps.
"Elara, you don't understand! All I've done was for the good of our family! Following Garrick, that's the path to a bright future. I'm doing this for the Richardson family…"
"You're doing it for yourself. Spare me your righteous act; I'm not a fool."
Faced with Elara's sharp gaze, Bowie remembered, after all, she was raised by the Schnabel family. Each of the Schnabel sons was a standout in their own right.
Not to mention Elara was the youngest, taught by her four brothers; collectively, they were cunning enough to run circles around Imperial City three times! Bowie's intentions were as clear as day to everyone!
A pained expression crossed Bowie's face.
"You'll regret it. One day, you'll see that standing by Garrick's side was the wisest decision…"
Elara scoffed coldly, "So wise to be fighting monkeys in the mountains at his age?"
Speaking of the incident at the cemetery, Bowie looked even more uncomfortable! They had finally managed to find those monkeys' caretaker to file a complaint.
Only to be told the monkeys were protected animals and this was their habitat. They even had to compensate for trespassing!
According to the caretaker, they had to check the monkeys for any health issues because human blood could be harmful to them!
The disdain from the habitat staff was palpable! Garrick and his group, despite their injuries, were less concerned about their own health than the monkeys. Failing to lodge a complaint and having to pay compensation before leaving!
Knowing he couldn't reason with Elara, Bowie tried to engage Noella but Elara stood firmly in front, like a hen protecting her chicks!
Garrick said sternly, "Noella, you'll regret this!"
Noella shrugged, her expression one of disdain.
Members of Polaris Star on the second floor gave Garrick the finger behind his back.
Thorpe, with his sharp eyesight, quickly informed Garrick, infuriating him further!
Elara mockingly said, "Looks like Garrick is showing signs of senility, poor thing."
Noella's gaze on Bowie was indifferent. "The master's gone, why is the dog still here?"
Bowie's face turned ashen, his fists clenched then released, as he left with Garrick.
Merrick looked worried.
"What's Garrick up to? Coming here to trouble the younger generation, he's really regressing!"
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