But his keeping quiet would have been better, as the moment he spoke not only did he fail to divert the topic but also reminded everyone present of her.
"Fake, Joshua, you have the gall to speak? The whole responsibility for this mess lies on you!"
"Joshua, during this period, all our major families have been following your commands and contributing both money and effort. But now, you're not just failing to retaliate against that damned David, but you can't even withstand his assault. It's incredibly disappointing!"
"Joshua..."
Faced with overwhelming accusations, Joshua was at a loss for words.
To tell the truth, before David appeared, the Freemasonry could say that they ruled unchallenged; there was nothing they couldn't do.
But since David had emerged, they had been repeatedly struck, and now couldn't even retaliate, let alone defend. It was the ultimate frustration.
This David... was he really sent by heaven to punish them?
