Lord Protector Novel

“Jared, explain what's the deal with the ashes,” Logan instructed.

“This is what happened, Dad,” Jared began hastily. “Back then, it was already confirmed that someone had killed Rhett, but I just couldn't find his body no matter how hard I tried. I know his death affected you greatly, but there was no telling how much more upset you'd be if we couldn't even recover his body. That's why I had no choice but to bring you some ashes and pretend that they were Rhett's.”

Rhett curled his lips insidiously. “Is that what really happened, my dear brother?”

His smirk made Jared tense up for a brief moment. “Of course it is! Why would I lie to you guys?”

“You look so disgusting when you lie, Jared,” Rhett commented with a sigh. “It's true that you initially thought I'd died, but when I went looking for you, not only were you upset to see me alive, but you even tried to kill me. How do you explain that? Wouldn't bringing me home alive have made Dad far more relieved rather than presenting him a jar of ashes?”

Logan's gaze darkened as he heard that. “What do you mean by that, Rhett? You're saying you went to see Jared, but he tried to kill you?”

“I meant exactly what I said, Dad. I'll let you in on the truth. I was persecuted to the point that I nearly died, but Mr. Williams saved me. He's the only reason I'm still alive now. When I had fully recovered, I went looking for Jared, hoping to clear up the misunderstanding between him and Mr. Williams, only for him to attack me like a madman. He even said I was better off dead.”

“Such insolence!” Logan exploded instantly. “Jared! Is that the truth? You actually tried to kill your own brother?”

Jared began to panic. “N-Not at all, Dad. Let me explain. Rhett's my own brother! How could I ever do such a thing to him? He's just working with Zeke to drag me down!”

Rhett let out a sigh. “So, you're going to keep defending yourself? Fine. I'll prove what happened.”

He then took a USB drive out of his pocket and connected it to the large screen.

The device contained only one video, which then began to play.

Rhett was shown to approach Jared, advising the latter to stop being at odds with Zeke.

Appearing hesitant, Jared dashed into his office before coming back out shortly.

Then, a horrifying scene unfolded: while nearing Rhett in what seemed to be an attempt to whisper something in his ear, Jared suddenly thrust a dagger toward the latter.

Yet, for some reason, the knife stopped several inches away from Rhett's body as though something transparent and solid was preventing the weapon from going any further.

Even so, Jared appeared unaware and continued to attack Rhett, thinking the dagger had pierced the latter's body.