25 Chapter 25

Without wasting anymore time, Killian immediately walked with confidence and with power that no other person in the grand hall can possess. Even if they are powerful by money and status, there is no doubt that their power can never compare with the way Killian holds and uses his power even if he sometimes doesn't use it intentionally towards the people that are around him. It remains as a mystery that no man can solve unless they have the guts to face him without fearing or being blackmailed by the man just by simply analyzing them with the way they act and talk, finding his own way into entering human minds and quickly understanding them, putting them in a crucial position.

Suddenly, a man places his arm around the intimidating man's shoulder and Killian didn't even glance at the man to know who it is but he sighs and removed his hand around him while walking off towards one of the servers and swiftly grabbing a glass of champagne before turning around, facing the man with a raised brow and a small smirk.

The man was quickly put in humiliation but he couldn't blame Killian as he knew the possible outcomes if he ever did try to get close to the terrifying man but he still ventured out to try after having a few glasses of whiskey, gaining the confidence and the courage to act out his doings. Doings that immediately scratched a part of his huge pride so he glanced at the glass that he's holding in his left hand before drinking it down in one gulp. His eyes started scanning around to see if other people have seen it and a grin went upon his lips after noticing that most have seen it and it even did more than to scratch his pride and he promptly wanted to shrug it off and pretend that he's not affected by it with the huge grin and a few light deep chuckles went out of his mouth while he gazes at them.

Killian shakes his head in disbelief and his smirk went larger when he saw how humiliated the man looks and how he even tried to cover it up, badly. He didn't take a sip on his champagne but he only plans to use it as a prop in case someone wants to give him a drink and so he, not in the slightest, will be suspicious. Killian is having a lot of fun watching the president of the prestigious school, try and reverse his degrading situation but he wanted to approach the man again for the sake of his power; he will love it more if he watches the man be humiliated while Killian is in front of him and only a few feet away.

The man's grin turned genuine when he saw Killian standing next to him, only leaving a few respectable feet away. He turned to face him and smiled while handing out a hand to shake. "It's nice to meet you again, Killian." The man's voice held power and with such a huge amount of tone in his voice that said 'I am really not that authoritative, I just pretend to be so I can use it against people and let them praise me like a dog I truly am'.

Killian hummed and nods, his face remained inscrutable after having a smirk rested on his lips in his amusement. The other man could only hope to try and understand him but he couldn't even if wanted to. "I don't think I need to say the same towards you, Thomas." His voice alone is more powerful than anyone in the room, more authoritative than anybody, more peremptory than those who held higher statuses than him. Voice dark and deeply commanding that no one in the right mind can deny or refuse, letting themselves under his command unless someone is dumb and fearlessly enough to try and challenge him. Just like his student, Layla but he never once saw her as dumb but he did see her as daring and it increases his interest in her more. Nevertheless, lots of people did attempt to challenge him and they failed just like expected.

But he, himself, refused to let his mind think about the wellbeing of Layla because, as far as he knows, she is the only one who can make him feel weak and guilty, and he doesn't want that to happen as he still needs to do some things.

Thomas Clermont chuckled and puts his hand down after being rejected by a simple handshake, and when a server passes by next to him, he placed down the empty glass and replaced it with a new one, not wasting any time in gulping down the alcohol again before groaning by the strong burn in his throat hoarsely and answering. "Same old, Killian. I must say that I kinda miss having someone like you next to me, surrounded by those people that cannot compare to you if I say so myself." He tried getting out a reaction from Killian but he only set his eyes on him coldly so the drunk man laughed. "But of course, I'm wrong, aren't I?" The man continues slurring.

"Indeed. There isn't anyone like me, Thomas so next time if you want to give a compliment, say that you miss having me around not refer to 'someone like me'." Killian told while examining the way the man is already drunk even if this party that he hosted only started. But he didn't need to ask Thomas questions because he already knows the man too well. He knows the president and the owner of the prestigious school that he's teaching in, Thomas Clermont was also a friend of his parents. He remained with a face that's unreadable and unpredictable while the drunk man continues placing his arm up in the air, ready to place it around Killian's shoulder but Killian beats him to it.

"I suggest you don't lay another finger on me," He raised his brow as the man stops. "Instead, host this party well, you don't want to get humiliated once more, do you, Mr. Clermont?"

His face went red from the embarrassment that he is continuing experiencing just by having Killian around and his arm falls to his side while he couldn't help glancing around to see if anyone noticed. "Fine. Be thankful that I like you even if you like making me humiliated."

Killian didn't even smile or smirked but he looked at the man with amusement. "You are making yourself a complete humiliation, don't blame me." He then looked at the people around them while slowly starting to analyze them.

"Alright, you are right for now. I even hosted this party for you...why did I even agree to do that?" He muttered under his breath while scratching his forehead in irritation that Killian intentionally made him feel. He placed down his glass when another server passes next to him and placed his hand inside his pants pocket while glancing around the room.

"I'm always right, Thomas." Killian finally breaks out a small smirk and raised his glass of champagne in the air before turning and leaving the drunken man while he smiles at the younger man and his beautiful wife immediately approached him, both of them looking at the direction that Killian goes.

"That's how you should be." He looked at his wife and nodded even if he knows that she's only joking.

"I know. I admire him even if he's cruel and sadistic because he's very logical and attractive but he never once used his attractiveness for his advantage." He explained.

"Yes but he uses his sexy brain every time." Thomas looked at his wife and she winked at him playfully.

"Stop that. He's young." He told with a grin, completely aware of what's happening even if he's drunk and they often joke around like that.

"No, he's not. He's only a few years younger than you." Thomas leaned towards her and brushed a kiss on her cheek while smiling.

"Still. You make me sound old."

Killian was quickly approached by Mrs. Vivian who is dressed in a very tight suit and a neckline that is extremely deep that it shows her skin in the middle, cleavage, and half of her stomach is exposed. Others made fun of her and looked at her with disgust but others looked at her with admiration and envy because even with her age and her way of living, she's still confident in every way and has a nice fit body and she's showing it off to catch their eyes because as the usual she's an attention-seeker in every way too.

"Sir Kingsley." She greeted and as usual her long fake lashes batts and Sir Kingsley didn't even glance at her, he just continued walking, completely ignoring her while making his way through the people. He's busy analyzing and examining them to even care about the woman who is not backing out at the thought of having Sir Kingsley's attention even if he humiliated her lots of time. She wants to win in the competition that she created and is only playing with herself because Sir Kingsley is always like that towards women like her and he's not playing against her in the game that he's unaware of.

Mrs. Vivian looked at him and people around them chuckled at the scene so she just trailed behind him, hoping to catch his attention.

Thomas and his wife chuckled and made fun of Mrs. Vivian while also feeling sorry for the woman.

Killian is aware that Mrs. Vivian is trailing behind him quietly and he knows what she plans to do once he stops walking so with a sadistic smile, he looked around for Mrs. Vivian's husband and he immediately spotted him and his lips curled up more while he headed towards her husband's direction but throughout the way, he changed his mind and made a turn once again while Mrs. Vivian continues trailing behind him with a confused gaze.

Killian stopped and Mrs. Vivian immediately went to his side but her flirtatious smile and hopes fell when she sees the man that she dreads to see. She was trying her best to avoid that man but now, Killian has stopped in front of the man so she goes behind Killian and hides her cleavage by placing her arms, folded around her chest while gripping her suit tightly.

"Hans, nice to see you." Killian greeted first while looking at the old man with a bored look. The old man smiled at him as a welcome greet and his smile turned into a grin when he saw Mrs. Vivian.

"I see you brought me a gift. Thank you, Sir Kingsley." The old man chuckled and Killian turned around to face Mrs. Vivian.

"Mrs. Vivian, what's the matter? Please introduce yourself to Hans and make yourself comfortable." He pretended to be stupid while faking his concern for her but Mrs. Vivian saw through that and glared at him.

"F-fuck you!" She spats out to him but Killian didn't even appear the slightest bothered by her words.

"Fuck me? That's what you want, isn't it? Why don't you engage in sexual intimacy with a man closer to your age? I'm sure it will be a joy to you because this is as far as you can fuck me, Mrs. Vivian and you might as well take advantage of it towards Hans." He told. "I'll take my leave then as I'm no longer needed here and I've done my job well. Take care!" He looked back at Hans and gave him a nod before turning around once again and leave them.

Hans, a wealthy businessman who desires to make Mrs. Vivian fall into his charming and the same flirtatious attitude. Rumor has it that the man has raped countless of women but the truth to that is he actually only fucked them with their consent and leave them after. But Mrs. Vivian catches his attention more than anyone or anything, he is willing to take dangerous risks for her to be under his dominance. Everyone knows Mrs. Vivian and Hans are the same and their genders are the only thing that isn't alike. Everyone knows that Mrs. Vivian has a husband but everyone also knows that she's a whore so Hans wants her no matter what. He is somewhat obsessed with her and Mrs. Vivian knows that and she's scared of him.

Killian knew that because he talked to Hans when the old man found out the Killian is working at the school where Mrs. Vivian is working and he made sure to tell Killian about his admiration and lust for Mrs. Vivian. They know each other because of Killian's sociable parents.

Mrs. Vivian is now terrified of Sir Kingsley; his connections and power that surprises everyone more as time passes because very few people know about Hans's obsession with her.

Killian almost feels sorry for her but at least he made a point to her to not mess with him anymore.