Chapter 923 I Challenge You to a Duel


    After Felix departed, the Aldridges'' private car continued on for another ten minutes before reaching the grand vi on Qacalisle Ind, where the banquet was being held. Robin and Lue had just stepped out of the car when Pierre followed closely behind them.


    His father, Kolton, had stressed the importance of this event. He believed it could significantly impact Lue''s future and the Aldridges'' legacy.


    Since Pierre had vowed to support Robin, he was assigned the role of his temporary bodyguard for the evening, ensuring his protection.


    Pierre understood his father''s intentions.


    Kolton wanted him to be an ally of Robin, though he had kept Robin''s true background a secret.


    Based on what he had heard, Pierre suspected Robin was no ordinary person.


    After all, anyone capable ofmanding Felix to bow must be incredibly powerful, though Pierre had yet to witness it firsthand, causing him to be very reluctant to follow his father''s instructions.


    Yet despite his reservations, Pierre could not refuse his father''s request, as Kolton had raised him with great care and high expectations, being a single father who had lost his wife too early in life. Lue noticed Pierre following them and furrowed her brow. "Pierre, you really don''t need to stick so close."


    Pierre responded with respect, "Ms. Lue, Mr. Ramsey, I''m here as your bodyguard for the evening. Please don''t mind me."


    Lue smiled gently. "Pierre, this is my event. I''m fine without a bodyguard. Besides, with Mr. Ramsey by my side, I don''t need anyone else."


    Pierre stood his ground, remaining polite. "Please don''t worry, Ms. Lue. I''ll keep my distance and won''t interrupt."


    Noticing Pierre''s difort, Lue chuckled softly. "Pierre, there''s no need to take it so seriously. Mr. Ramsey isn''t going to hold it against you. He''s not as rigid as you might think."


    Pierre persisted. "I''ve sworn to respect Mr. Ramsey. I''m here to serve him."


    Lue shrugged, conceding. "Alright, do as you wish. But Pierre, if you could be less impulsive and vain, you''d actually be a rather good person."


    Pierre bowed in acknowledgment. "Yes, Ms. Lue. I''ll reflect on that."


    Seeing Pierre''s humility, Lue let the matter drop. She linked arms with Robin as they headed toward the banquet hall.


    Upon entering, a burst ofughter rang out from across the room.


    "Haha, Lue! It''s so wonderful to see you again!" A young woman in a stunning purple-blue gown rushed toward them, her excitement evident. It was Leni Cafferey from the Caffereys, a prestigious family of South Panacea Ocean, apanied by her brother, Teagan. "Lue, you look incredible tonight! You''re positively glowing!" Leni eximed, giving Lue a warm hug and showering her withpliments.


    "Thank you, Leni," Lue replied casually. "Your gown is dazzling as well. If there were a global beauty contest, you''d definitely take second ce."


    "Second ce?" Leni blinked in mock surprise. "And who would take first?"


    "Why, of course, it''s me!" Lueughed, her radiant smile lighting up the room.


    The two women, reunited after some time, shared a light-hearted moment, catching the attention of everyone nearby.


    Teagan stood by, admiring Lue''s captivating smile. He had been infatuated with her since their school days, though she had never shown interest in him.


    Now that he had be a Seven-Star Spartine Warrior, he was confident that she would see him differently.


    However, his sister''s chatter prevented him from seizing the opportunity to speak with Lue.


    After their exchange, Leni finally noticed Pierre standing nearby. "Captain Rierre? What a surprise!" she eximed. "I heard you might join the Aldridges'' bodyguard team after retiring. Looks like you''re already starting your internship?"


    Pierre nodded politely but chose not to respond, standing in respectful silence.


    Leni smiled even more brightly. "Captain Pierre, it''s been a while! Have you turned shy all of a sudden?"


    Pierre said nothing, maintaining hisposed silence.


    Realizing the conversation wasn''t going anywhere, Leni decided to move on.


    Teagan, sensing an opportunity, stepped forward with perfect manners and offered his hand. "Lue, it''s great to see you."


    Lue gave a polite nod but didn''t take his hand. "It''s a pleasure to see both you and Leni as well."


    At that moment, the music in the ballroom started to y.


    Teagan, confident in his skills as a Seven-Star Spartine Warrior, extended his hand again, smiling as he said, "Ms. Lue, may I have this dance?"


    He was certain that his reputation and dancing ability would make him the center of attention, and Lue would surely agree.


    Just as Teagan awaited her response, Lue took a small step back.


    "I''m sorry, Teagan. I only dance with Mr. Ramsey."


    She nced at Robin, who shrugged and said, "I don''t dance. I''d prefer to sit quietly for a while."


    "Alright, I''ll join you," Lue


    immediately said, linking arms with


    Robin. Teagan, Leni, enjoy


    yourselves. Mr. Ramsey and I are


    heading to the VIP lounge for some red wine."


    With that, she walked toward the lounge with Robin.


    Pierre noticed the anger shing in Teagan''s eyes and gave a cold, emotionless shrug. "Teagan, my advice to you-don''t provoke him."


    Teagan, fuming with rage, retorted, "Pierre, what do you mean by that?"


    Pierre shot him a cold stare. "I mean, if you want to avoid making a fool of yourself, go find your dance partner and leave Mr. Ramsey alone." Without another word, Pierre turned and followed Robin and Lue.


    Teagan stood in the middle of the ballroom, watching their figures fade as his anger swelled. He couldn''t believe Lue had so openly rejected him, especially in front of everyone, all while unting her connection with the unfamiliar man by her side.


    It was a public humiliation.


    Everyone knew how long Teagan had been pursuing Lue, and now, he had been humiliated in front of all of them.


    As the heir to the Caffereys, a leading family of South Panacea Ocean, this kind of disdain was unheard of.


    After a brief internal battle, Teagan clenched his fists and shouted, "Lue, stop right there!"


    His voice cut through the room, silencing the chatter.


    Everyone turned to look at Teagan.


    He pointed at Robin. "Come here. I challenge you to a duel-Spartine Warrior style!"