Lukas was thrown into the basement of Gale Bay.

Zephyr sat in the center while bodyguards with blank faces stood around the room. Lukas was shaking on his knees, but he refused to tell the truth.

“M-Mr. Hamerton, I really don’t know what you’re asking about… Ms. Zennie asked for t-that. I didn’t insist on giving it to her…”

Zephyr scowled, and without a word from him, the bodyguard beside him kicked Lukas in the chest.

Lukas cried out and yelped, nearly coughing up blood from the pain.

“Mr. Hamerton, you can’t do this…” he argued. “It’s against the law to lock me up here…”

“Hah, so you know about law too?” Zephyr looked at him coldly. Each word from him was sharp like the blade. “I’m the law in the Hamertons!”

Lukas was stunned. Blood seeped from the corner of his lips, and the coppery scent and endless fear choked him up like the hemp rope.

Zephyr did not want to waste too much time with him here. Cordelia was still upstairs. He did not let her come down to the damp and cold basement, nor did he want her to witness this filth.

He furrowed his eyes and shot a look to gesture for Robert to bring the butler, Mr. Welkie.

Soon, Lukas heard deep yet hasty steps approach.

“Mr. Hamerton, you…”

“Since I can’t make you talk, I’ll let your uncle have a chat with you!” Zephyr snarled, “He raised you and treats you like his own. This is a good time for you uncle and nephew to connect!”

was an orphan, and his uncle had kept him by his side, later arranging for him to work in the

Lukas did not have an outstanding educational background or excellent capabilities in

Matthew, did lots of dirty deeds for them, and the father

then had his eyes set on Zennie. When Lukas found out that Phil was dealing drugs in secret, he knew that it was a deadly choice, but he was

used the money to take care of his uncle and saved a portion for the old man’s

was just that everything was

in pain. His steps were unstable

I bring you up so painstakingly for you to break the law and

“Uncle…”

last line of defense was

conspiring with Phil Nelson? Just the two of you want

and knocked

hitting the young

noble, but we’re honest, law-abiding people! If your late parents

into a criminal… How do you expect me to meet your parents when I pass

looked up with reddened eyes. “Uncle, I’m forever indebted to your love and care. Dad and mom won’t blame

those dirty deeds with Phil Nelson? Can I… Can I save you if I hand all

expression fell as despair washed over

bodyguards had not stopped him in the beginning but did so later, afraid that he would kill Lukas when they saw him losing

before your eyes if you still

snatched the gun of one of the bodyguards to aim it at his own head. He glared at Lukas, terrorized, as if

he heard his uncle

He

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