Petition (Ch.383)

"Is that an order? Or a request?" Kaideon asked, not at all moved by Jian's words.

"Need you be so particular about it?" Menarx asked helplessly.

"I would then know if to be polite about my refusal or direct." Kaideon replied Menarx with a glare for his interruption.

"Kaideon, with all due respect, I am willing to honor you as Neveah's father...but if you insist on taking her away, you will find me very difficult to deal with." Menarx made his stance clear.

It was an obvious struggle for Menarx to maintain his calm in light of Kaideon's firm insistence.

"When have you not been?" Kaideon deadpanned, not at all concerned about Menarx's agitation.

"I liked you better when you didn't speak." Menarx grumbled beneath his breath.

"There there, can we lower the agitation just a little?" Jian interrupted before the two could continue.