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!”

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

Lukas did not have an outstanding educational background or excellent capabilities in Hamerton Manor, where talented people were abundant. He

he had taken the risk and conspired with Phil. They first approached Yale and Matthew, did lots of dirty deeds for them, and the father and son became the shield for

Zennie. When Lukas found out that Phil was dealing drugs in secret, he knew that it was a deadly choice, but he was

a portion for the old man’s retirement. Even if his uncle were

just that everything was still

nephew, his heart jerked in pain. His steps were unstable as he

the butler scolded, raising his voice, “Did I bring you up so

“Uncle…”

line of defense was

what are you conspiring with Phil Nelson? Just the two of you

stayed on his knees and knocked his head

was crying too, hitting the young

the Welkies aren’t rich or noble, but we’re honest, law-abiding people! If your late parents knew about

me… I’ve raised you for over 20 years, and I raised you into a criminal… How do you expect me to meet

reddened eyes. “Uncle, I’m forever indebted to your love and care. Dad and mom

truth!” The butler growled, “The money you gave me came from doing those dirty deeds with Phil Nelson? Can I… Can I

despair washed over

angry and anxious. He hit the young man and kicked him. The bodyguards had not stopped him in the beginning but did so later, afraid that

die before your eyes if you still don’t

at his own

he

floor, bawling. He was begging his

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