Chapter 1184

Infuriated by his carefree attitude, Renee stormed over to him and grabbed his tie, jerking his head down as she snarled, “Can you swear that you didn’t slash and ruin my brother’s face? Can you honestly tell me that you didn’t defeat my brother because of Joanne’s betrayal?”

“Joanne just did what she felt was right. I don’t think it was a betrayal.” Stefan looked up and met Renee’s gaze intently. They were so close that they could feel each other’s breath on their skin, and suddenly, the air became thick with tension.

Renee swallowed briefly and put some distance between them. She gritted her teeth and said, “As a man, you should at least have the integrity to admit to what you did. You tricked Joanna and ruined my brother… Don’t you feel even the least bit guilty?”

“As opponents in a battle, it’s only natural that there’s a winner and a loser. If I didn’t do what I did, it might have been my face ruined or my corpse in the sea.”

“You…” Renee couldn’t argue.

“Do you believe that Night Demon would have been as generous if he had the chance?”

Stefan demanded as he stood up and approached Renee. “I remember vividly how torturous it was in the water dungeon, and how helpless it felt to be blind. Don’t you think he’s cruel too?”

“That… was an accident…” Renee mumbled, reluctant to admit that Stefan had a point.

Quinton’s actions had been more ruthless than Stefan’s, so Stefan wasn’t wrong.

“Accident?” A mocking smile crept up on Stefan’s face. “Well, can I say that it was an accident that I ruined his face back then? If Joanna didn’t stab him and drive him mad to the point that he started attacking everyone, I wouldn’t have had to use such a method to calm him down.”

Stefan frowned slightly, not wanting to recall those unpleasant memories.” After that, he grabbed Joanne and jumped into the sea, and after that, both of them went missing. I helped him manage Carmine Pawnshop for free for so many years to keep it from going out of business. It had been nearing ruin, but I made it successful again. Haven’t I done enough? In fact, I think I deserve a reward.”

Renee’s jaw dropped, and she gaped at Stefan like a goldfish.

“Unfortunately, that person is still as bullheaded as before. If he insists on provoking me, then don’t blame me if I fight back.” Stefan’s gaze slowly turned fierce.

It seemed like he wanted to make a counterattack because of the news, and that was exactly what Renee did not want.

“Both of you are blinded by your hatred, and it gets worse every time the both of you fight.

In the end, both of you might get seriously hurt…” Renee tried to explain, but Stefan just shook his head.

“There’s no point in you telling me this, you’d have better luck trying to persuade your stubborn brother. I’m just a businessman, and I don’t hold grudges. The only thing I want is profit.”

“Yes, I came to meet you today because I know that. I hope you can give me a bit of time to help you and Quinton resolve this,’ Renee said earnestly.

“You?” Stefan scoffed, raising a brow doubtfully.

“Of course, I cant do that. But Joanne can.” Renee’s gaze was determined as she spoke.

Stefan went silent, his gaze turning icy. Although he was always aloof and distant, he did feel sorry for Joanne.

“Promise me not to take revenge on my brother during this period, and I guarantee that you both will cooperate well after this issue is resolved.” Renee was afraid that they might fight while she was gone, so she could only ask Stefan to stop for the time being.

However, she didn’t know if he would agree or not.

After all, he had forgotten about her, which just made her his opponent’s younger sister. He felt nothing for her.

“Can… Can you do that?” Renee asked softly, hoping he would accept the olive branch.

He stared at her coldly for a long time before he said, “Ten days. That’s all I can promise.”