"Why is Ashley standing so close to him? They can't be boyfriend and girlfriend, can they?" "There's no way. With Ashley's personality, would she really fall for a pretty boy like him?" "He does look pretty handsome, maybe Ashley got dazzled by this pretty boy." "The Gibson family is already in decline, and this pretty boy dares to openly offend Mr. Maris and Ms. Megan. He's asking for trouble for the Gibson family." The crowd's murmurs were loud, and seeing themselves embarrassed in front of so many by this pretty boy, Maris and Megan couldn't contain themselves. They glared fiercely at Arthur and warned, "Kid, state your name, and after the auction, you’re going to regret it!" "Ashley, it's one thing for you to be foolish, but bringing an even bigger fool? The Gibson family is done for!" Hearing the threats, the crowd erupted. The schadenfreude was palpable from all around. "Mr. Maris and Ms. Megan are furious, this nobody is finished." "It’s unbelievable, daring to offend Mr. Maris and Ms. Megan!" "Mr. Maris's dad is in the city government, and Ms. Megan's fans are all over Lioran. Either one could make this guy regret his actions." "I don’t know what Ashley was thinking, how could she fancy such a useless troublemaker." "He’s so good-looking; Ashley must have been charmed by him." "Maybe he really is some big shot from somewhere else, someone who genuinely doesn't recognize Mr. Maris and Ms. Megan." "If he's not from Seacity, not knowing Mr. Maris is one thing, but Ms. Megan is a famous actress, he can’t possibly not know her." "I think he’s just some country bumpkin; otherwise, how could he not recognize Ms. Megan." "Ms. Gibson used to be the fiery queen of Seacity, chased by men all the way beyond the city limits, and now she’s taken by this loser." Ashley's face turned red with anger, and she wanted to retort, but Arthur held her back. Arthur stepped forward, shielding Ashley. He stood tall, neither servile nor overbearing.Hearing him dare to call Ashley stupid, a flicker of anger sparked in Arthur’s eyes. “I play fair and square, got nothing to hide, but messing with me is a one-way ticket to trouble!” The crowd gasped in shock! What was he doing? He was really courting disaster! Before the crowd could react, Arthur continued coolly. "It seems you really aren’t smart, are you? I already told you to move, why are you still in the way?" With that, Arthur cast a suspicious glance at them. "You wouldn’t be crazy enough to think you can extort money from me, would you?" Ashley burst into laughter at Arthur's exaggerated demeanor. Who knew Arthur had such a sharp tongue? The entire crowd was stunned! What on earth was Arthur thinking? "Didn’t he hear what we were just discussing? Mr. Maris’ dad is in the city government! Does he really have a death wish?" "Who is this kid anyway? Even a naive young bull isn’t this reckless!" "He’s saying Mr. Maris and Ms. Megan are trying to extort him?" "Who do Mr. Maris and Ms. Megan think they are? Interested in his money?" "How much money could he possibly have? I bet everyone here has more money than him! How dare he boast like that?" "Just by dating Ashley, he's brought such a disaster on the Gibson family; her parents must be furious!" "Not just Mr. Maris and Ms. Megan, I wouldn't let him off either!" "What’s he even doing here? Did he come here just to seek death?" "He probably begged Ashley to let him come and see the world. This kind of person, useless himself and still dragging others down." Maris and Megan were so furious their faces turned red. Maris couldn’t hold back anymore. "I—" He cursed as he swung his fist at Arthur without hesitation! The moment he raised his fist, the crowd gasped! Arthur’s lips curved into a slight smile. This was the moment he was waiting for! Just as Maris's fist was about to hit him, Arthur acted, he quickly raised his hand, grabbed the fist tightly, and twisted sharply.There was a crisp "snap" sound, clear even amidst the noisy crowd, silencing everyone instantly. Maris felt a numbness in his wrist. Then, a scream of terror shattered the silence. "Ah!" Arthur let go, dropping Maris' hand like a discarded rag.