Harley’s P.O.V.

I turned around sharply as Lucian continued, his voice steel.

“Humans gather millions just in a few years. Then what’s the rocket science in it?”

Although I was supposed to stay silent, I couldn’t hold back and responded.

“Respectfully, Grandpa.” I lifted my chin, even though my voice wavered.

“I was just commenting. Please pardon my curiosity. It’s… it’s a basic emotion.”

The moment these words echoed through the massive courtyard, I felt every head whip towards me. A ripple of gasps cut through the air, and servants stiffened, like they had seen a ghost. The guards dropped into a bow so quickly that I could hear the...