He wasn't Aubrey, nor did he have any weaknesses that these people could exploit.
Moreover, he didn't have to rely on his relationship with Rebecca. In fact, Lyss City had become a part of his own territory.
He wouldn't tolerate such disrespect anymore.
"Hmph! Groot is a member of the Marshall family, he just got drunk and spouted nonsense. Is this how you treat your guests?" Hubert declared loudly.
"If he knows he is a guest, he should be clear about what can and cannot be said. This is the first time, I'll forgive his loose tongue. But if there's a second time, I'll have his tongue cut off." Fang Hao showed no signs of backing down.
Seeing that Fang Hao was entirely fearless, and even seemed ready to have someone arrested, Hubert cast his gaze onto Rebecca, sternly asking, "Rebecca, is this how you treat your guests?"
Rebecca looked utterly innocent, confused as to why the blame was being directed at her.