章 311: Pride and Prejudice

Selma Payne's POV:

Frank grabbed Aldrich's collar and carried him to the edge of the training ground. Outside the wire fence were the trainees from the same batch participating in the weekend movie night.

"Look at this group of young people of your age. They are innocent, pure, and passionate and can become friends with just one look. And you? At the age of fifteen or sixteen, you're living like a dying old man, arrogantly digging out the dark side of other people's hearts, but you don't know that you're the one who's stuck in a dead end!

"What do you have that others want? A powerful duke for a father? Noble status? Wealth? Let me tell you, kid, don't think you're so likable. When people greet you, it's not because they want to ask you for something. It's just a form of courtesy. They might not even remember your name! The things you value are not even worth a fart. No one cares about them at all!