"J-Jacob!" Dougal had no idea when Jacob had appeared behind him. The moment Corbin heard Jacob's name, he hastily whirled around. His expression turned icy when he spotted the man standing at the hall entrance. "How dare you, Dougal?"
His eyes narrowing dangerously, Jacob glowered at Dougal coldly. Every single word out of his mouth carried infinite murderous intent.
Such fear struck Dougal at the man's expression that he trembled violently and took several steps back.
"M-Mr. Sullen, I can explain."
Quivering badly, Dougal attempted to justify things.
"What else is there to explain? Is Ms. Jordan here? Let her go!" Jacob ordered chillingly.
Dougal stumbled back several steps before he finally turned his gaze to Corbin.
He had no say there, so he could only look to Corbin.
"So, you're Jacob Sullen, the kid hunted down by Hillsborough's Warriors Alliance?"