Chapter 0017

“A mahogany casket?!” The entire banquet hall was in shock.

What was Alexander thinking, giving Donovan a birthday gift like this?! If he showed no repentance, Donovan would never show mercy!

Donovan’s face was so ashen that everyone thought he might have a heart attack.

“You are out of your mind, Alexander!” Donovan roared, his face contorted in

anger.

What a way to ruin his seventieth birthday. The feast had not even begun, and Alexander had completely disrupted it. This was simply unacceptable!

Alexander would pay for this!

“Sir Chesire, it seems you’re quite fond of this mahogany casket,” mused Alexander as he stared at Donovan’s livid expression proudly. Then, he continued, “My wife and my daughter suffered for five years. After years of military service defending the North, I’m finally back. How do you feel about that? Donovan, it’s your turn to speak!”

Donovan was fuming, trembling as he shouted, “You’re outrageous! Alexander, do you really think I won’t kill you?”

Around him, many of the Chesire family relatives, as well as the closest guests, joined in with accusations and berated Alexander.

“Alexander, you’ve gone too far!”

“Disrespecting someone in a higher position is a crime that deserves death!”

to say something. How should we deal with Alexander?

face and spoke

fifth birthday is in seven days, and I want both you and Zoe to kneel at the entrance during

Herbert was furious.

his temper was on the

they were

was insane, and genuinely so!

seven–day ultimatum for Herbert, gifting Donovan a mahogany casket, and

he was a

tugged at Alexander’s sleeve as tears streamed down her

you realize what you’re doing? It’s too late to apologize now; even kneeling and begging won’t work! We could’ve talked it out and found a solution together. Why… Why are you so

ignoring the judging gazes around him and seemingly unfazed. “Remember, your fate is in your own hands. The deadline is

holding the pale–faced Olivia in his arms

and he

grand banquet hall, taken the elevator down, and walked out of the

warm sunlight shone brightly, and everything seemed clearer.

armed guards all bowed respectfully, greeting, “M–Mister Kane, Miss Chesire.. Is there anything else you’d like to command? We’re at

not need to say anything for her to naturally

used to the

hands as if attempting to

reaching into his pocket and

out the Skyflower last night, Amber had covered her ears, unwilling to listen to his explanation. Even before

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