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Chapter 196: Zachary Gets Beaten Up

Julian touched on the very thing Genevieve feared most, something she thought had been perfectly resolved. Zachary had repaid the money for both of them; surely, there should be no further issues. Yet, to her shock, the last person she expected to bring it up was Julian!

Upon hearing about gambling, Grandpa Montgomery's face turned ashen. "When did this happen?"

"Grandpa, you didn't know? I heard it from a friend at the casino. Mr. Montgomery lost tens of millions a few days ago and even borrowed from loan sharks. I just wanted to remind you, it's best to steer clear of those who lend money at the casinos; it can bring big trouble."

Julian's feigned concern made Genevieve grind her teeth in anger; it was clear he was deliberately stirring up trouble. And yet, he still managed to appear utterly righteous! What was this, an Oscar team performance?

Hearing of his gambling, Magnus also grew angry. "Zachary, is this true?"

"Of... of course not," Genevieve interjected before Zachary could speak, preventing any rash comments. She didn't know how Julian came to know of this. But she couldn't let him make baseless accusations; he needed to provide proof, and who had seen Zachary gambling?

"Really? My friend even showed me the promissory note you signed; look." Julian opened his phone to show a photo.

"Let me see that." Grandpa Montgomery recognized Zachary's scrawled handwriting immediately. "Take a good look, is this your writing!" he demanded, thrusting the phone at Zachary.

evidence, Zachary couldn't fathom how his note had ended up on Julian's phone. Magnus, too, recognized

I was wrong. It... it was a scam, I didn't want this," Zachary stammered, realizing he had hit a raw nerve with Grandpa Montgomery.

Zachary, I may overlook other things, but gambling, that's unforgivable. Bring me my whip!" Grandpa Montgomery had always loathed gambling, especially among family members, and Zachary had really outdone himself this time. "Dad, please no, he's still young, it wasn't intentional,

Then look

grabbing at Magnus's trousers, "Dad, I truly didn't mean for this to happen. Please, help me,

his own grandfather lose everything to gambling, including the violent aftermath that left his grandmother battered, had always detested gambling. Now, Zachary, with his reckless gamble of fifty million in one night, had clearly

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with one foot. "I've never blamed you for anything you've done since you were little. I always thought you were just a bit playful and you'd grow up someday, as long as you didn't make any major mistakes. But I never expected you to

would beat him to death. Grandpa Montgomery, stubborn as a

walked briskly this time to fetch the whip. It seemed he feared Grandpa Montgomery might change his

in my life, and here you are,

please don't-ow-it hurts-ah!" Originally kneeling, Zachary howled in pain from the beating. When he couldn't bear it any longer, he tried to run away. "You little rascal, where do you think you're running? I'm going to beat

blocked Grandpa Montgomery. "Grandpa,

Grandpa Montgomery adored Aurora, and her words might actually make a difference. "Aurora, a person won't become decent without punishment. Even if you stop me today, I won't