Jonathan, clad in black, emerged from the building, a shadow of the once towering figure in the business world. Now, even his walk hinted at a slight stoop, a bowing under invisible weights. It wasn't hard to see why. The recent blows life had dealt him - the loss of his wife

not long ago, and now, his only son's fate hanging in the balance - were enough to bend even the sturdiest of oaks.

As he stepped out, his gaze immediately fell on Dorothy and Kevin waiting nearby. His face darkened, his jaw set as he marched towards them, barely containing his wrath.

Dorothy felt a surge of anxiety, her mind racing through all possible scoldings she might receive. Kevin wasn't faring much better. After all, he was there primarily to ensure Dorothy's safety.

Jonathan wasted no time upon reaching them. He headed straight for Dorothy, fury in his eyes.

"Your mom always said you were trouble, and damn if she wasn't right!" he spat out, his hand raised in a threatening gesture.

moved to intervene but a look from Dorothy stopped him. The next moment, a sharp

go unnoticed. Many bystanders quickly took out their phones

murmured, her role far from over. The stinging pain on her face made

stepped in, "This has nothing to do with Ms. Sanchez. It was Quincy!

to harm Everett?" Jonathan's

she remained silent, head bowed, absorbing the

caught wind

this way," Kevin attempted to

to die for him, right? Well, now he's gone. Why aren't you following him in death? Dorothy, that would at

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