“Abel!” Adam quickly pulled his feet away from the side table. “Zahn is your nephew, Abel. Can’t you find a way to resolve this peacefully?”

“He was driving without a license, involved in a hit and run, and suspected of stealing a car!” Abel’s voice carried a tone of firm determination. “Do you think I have the authority to decide whether he should face legal consequences or not?”

“I don’t have that authority!” Adam’s bitterness was evident. ‘But you do, Abel. You have the final say.”

“Hmph!” Abel sneered. “You overestimate my influence. I don’t control the law.”

“But Zahn claims you have close connections with those high–ranking officials. They even refer to you as “brothers“!”

“Just because we have a close relationship doesn’t mean I have the freedom to manipulate the law,” Abel firmly stated. “The immediate priority is for Zahn to surrender himself promptly. I will handle the aftermath.”

“If Zahn surrenders, won’t he just end up in prison?” Adam’s furrowed eyebrows reflected his concern. “Moreover, the car belongs to Emmeline. You need to take care of this.”

Slap!

Abel’s hand struck the table. “If the car didn’t belong to Emmeline, Zahn would have faced consequences long ago!”

this? Otherwise, I will come to you!” Adam’s tone held a touch.

surrender. Otherwise, no one can save him!”

beneath the table, lamenting, “Zahn cannot go to jail. How

must cry, do it

doorheard the commotion and escorted Adam’s wife out,

day. In Adam’s perception,

what happened?” Alána

ungrateful.” Adam’s wife sniffled. “I took care of him when he was young, and

has the Altney Steel family supporting him.

wife said. “I heard Abel spoils her

There are many more, Alana whispered. “Emmeline desires not only material

do you mean by ‘control?” Adam’s wife widened her

and whispered, “I used to have a good relationship with Abel, but then Emmeline

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