Clarice breathed a sigh of relief. She slowly moved to the couch and collapsed, feeling weak. She took a huge bet, and it paid off. However, looking at her uncle, she felt bad. She should not have opposed him, but in order to protect Kaze, she had to. Kaze did not want the girl to oppose Edmund, at least not now. Though he was glad that Edmund decided to step down. “Thank you for your reminder, Mr. Witterson, but I know what I am doing. The people who backed me don't want me to be involved,” he said clearly. Edmund looked at Clarice and chuckled. “You were scared, weren’t you? Don’t worry. I was just testing him.” He returned to a kind and loving uncle, unlike his murderous persona just now. While he might not be the best person, he cared about his niece. “You are my only niece. I already have a fallout with the Siegfrieds because of you. Just because Morris and I didn’t fight just now doesn’t mean we won’t in the future. “As for you, Kaze, I still want you to prote
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