This was his first time meeting the little prince Dominique Royal, but Jasper almost choked on the other’s air of pretentiousness.
Jasper looked at Dominique, who remained seated on his chair, showing no intention of turning to acknowledge him. Jasper gave it some thought before he smiled.
When it came to acting pretentious, Jasper liked to think that he was just as good as anyone else.
“I cannot hold onto the people who turn away from me. After all, the past will only add on to my troubles.”
“On the contrary, I much prefer the future. A time where everything is uncertain and up to us to decide.”
Jasper strode into the room with his head held high as he talked.
Julian took in the situation and followed instinctively.
Only for Coffey to tilt his body slightly and stood in his path.
“My apologies. Like me, you can only wait outside the doors.”
Coffey gave Julian a small smile and said gently.
The man’s tone was calm, but his gaze was firm and held no room for argument.
Julian’s pupils contracted and his chilling aura exploded. He replied indifferently, “And if I must enter?”
Coffey replied with a small smile, “No one can cause trouble in front of the little prince.”
Julian narrowed his eyes and stepped forward.
With that, the two men who were already standing close to one another physically clashed.
Julian’s left shoulder knocked against Coffey’s right, the former trying to enter the room while the other standing in his path.
Their flesh had obviously collided, yet, it made a dull thud as if a sack had fallen from the sky.
One man stood at the door while the other stood outside. One was trying to enter while the other was trying to stop him. The two men’s strengths collided through their shoulders, but neither Julian nor Coffey moved.
Unimaginably powerful strengths clashed, and Julian’s eyes shone brightly with wonder. With a slight harrumph, his body shifted and Coffey leaned back slightly.
The two looked at each other as they both shared the same thought.
They recognized each other’s strengths from the brief conflict.
Julian’s gaze was filled with the excitement and the urge to fight. It had been a long time since he had met an opponent that filled him with excitement and nervousness.
However, this was not a place for him to do as he wished upon finding a worthy opponent. Hence, Julian quickly looked at Jasper.
If Jasper nodded, then Julian would have no qualms about inviting Coffey outside to fight.
“Wait for me at the door, Jul.”
Jasper’s words completely dispelled Julian’s desire to fight and he took a silent half-step backward. His gaze was still trained on Coffey.
He heard a creak, followed by the sound of the latch being locked, and the door was closed.
“It must be great being young.”
Coffey said with a smile, seeing how Julian was still staring at him.
“I’d be no match for you if you were ten years younger.” Julian’s words were direct but confidence shone through his eyes after he said that.
“But right now, you’re no match for me.”
Coffey chuckled. He did not refute Julian’s claim. The man merely closed his eyes to rest them and repeated what he said softly, “It must be great being young.”
