Seeing that her master was serious, Rianne hurriedly stepped between him and Marcus, explaining, "Master, you misunderstand. He's not a rogue; he's my friend."

Harrison's raised fist halted mid-air as he suspiciously looked over the man before him.

Seeing Marcus in his neat attire and refined demeanor, he realized Marcus didn't look like a troublemaker.

Marcus politely bowed and said, "Master Vang, I've heard so much about you."

Despite this, Harrison remained protective, keeping Rianne behind him, his tone hostile. "If you're her friend, why were you getting handsy with Ria? And how did you find this place?"

"Ria hasn't been reachable for a long time. After much effort, I...