"Please forgive us!"
Fei Yuxuan's loud shout made everyone pause momentarily.
If the floor hadn't been carpeted, he would have bled from the impact. Seizing the silence, he gathered his courage to explain.
"We don't mean to bring harm to the family. We have no choice but to speak the truth. Please believe us."
Head Master Fei stopped rubbing his temples and looked at Fei Yuxuan. "What do you mean you have no choice? Who forced you into this?"
Fei Yuxuan swallowed nervously. "Before I say anything, can everyone promise me that what we are going to tell you will not be leaked outside, not even to your own personal butlers?"
Head Master Fei's eyes scanned the stunned faces in the room. He then glanced down at Fei Yuxuan. "You have my word."
Fei Yuxuan sighed in relief and took a deep breath. "As my parents said, we don't intend to bring any shame to the family. We were...threatened."
Everyone's ears perked up.
