Side Chick Era... Over

Chapter 512

Beads of cold sweat began to form on Karl’s forehead.

He knew all too well that his son, Nate, was always causing trouble out in the world. If it hadn’t been for Nate’s two capable friends, Carter and Julliard, constantly cleaning up after him, Nate would’ve been ruined a long time ago.

Nate didn’t have the skills. Karl had never truly wanted to hand Hendricks Group over to him.

But what could he do? His son had two highly competent friends. As long as either of them tossed Hendricks Group a contract or two, the company could keep running-maybe even thrive.

Add a few capable department managers into the mix, and Nate could sit back and enjoy the ride. And if things ever got out of hand, Carter would step in to fix it.

With the Biggs family behind him, Nate had every reason to coast through life.

Karl had never imagined that, despite all that, his son would quietly land them in a mess this big. If they weren’t at a public event, he might’ve slapped Nate on the spot.

Floundering for an excuse, Karl tried to explain. “Mr. Malcolm, I’m so sorry. Nate didn’t know who you were, that’s all, so he-”

Uriah raised an eyebrow. “So what you’re saying is, the Hendricks family bullies the weak and fears the strong? You won’t hesitate to pick on those you think are powerless, huh?”

silent. His legs

got out that they had offended Uriah, the Malcolm family wouldn’t have to lift

crumble on its own.

time, finally spoke up. “Nate, aren’t you going to apologize

words hit Nate like a

wasn’t stupid. He knew exactly where his limits were. He wouldn’t dare provoke someone powerful, like Xavier, for example. He had assumed Uriah was

He’d been dead wrong.

around, dodging

It was my fault. I hope you can be the bigger person and not hold it against

resistance and resentment.

and you think a simple apology is going to fix that? Are your words worth

I can pay for

“Do I look

daring to speak. Only Carter

ask what it would take for you to let this go and forgive

him a look. Even after learning the truth, Carter remained composed. Admirable. Shame about his judgment.