Arista didn't want to make things worse. She forced a smile and took hold of George's arm. "You must be tired from the trip and in a bad mood. Come on, I'll take you home to rest." She knew his temper better than anyone. He had come brimming with anger, and it wouldn't be easy for father and son to have a proper conversation. Better to leave now than force a tense meal. But George's gaze never left Nick. The whole family had acknowledged him, yet Nick sat there, immovable, like some stoic statue.

All Nick had was some injury, and yet he acted like the master of the universe. George hadn't come to be disliked; he had come specifically to see Nick. But instead of gratitude, he was met with cold arrogance. The fury building in his chest could no longer be contained. With a sudden jerk, he yanked his arm from Arista's grasp, stepped forward, and knocked Nick's bowl and spoon to the floor with a crash. "What's this? You're injured so badly you can't even greet me? All that etiquette I taught you gone down the drain The words hit like a boulder smashing through a frozen lake.

"Dad!" Khloe gasped, instinctively moving to shield him. She positioned herself between Nick and George. He's still recovering... please, don't lose your temper." 11 Loretta and Arista leapt forward as well, ready to intervene. But George's anger was unstoppable, like a storm no one could block. Leon slammed his cane down hard. "George! You've gone too far!" Nick slowly lifted his head, meeting his father's

had accepted that truth long ago. He didn't expect anything-only that he wouldn't be trapped forever under the shadow of that childhood storm. Over the years, Nick had worked hard to overcome the tension with his father, striving to be a passable son. But

Twenty years of buried disappointment, fused into his bones, now sliced through the fake veneer of peace between father and son like a sharp blade. George froze for a few seconds. "Ungrateful wretch!" 1/2 Chapter 412 +25 Bonus Rage erupted like a storm from deep within. His face darkened, and with a swing of his arm, he slapped toward Nick's face. Nick didn't flinch. His

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