The Man’s Decree

Chapter 284 The Stupid Son

Josephine was taken aback by the venom in Tyrion’s words. Unease grew in her chest as she asked hesitantly, “What are you talking about, Tyrion?”

“What else could I be talking about?” Anger distorted Tyrion’s features as he continued, “I’ve been courting you for years to no avail. Now, you’ve fallen for an ex-convict of all people! Tell me! How am I worse than Jared?”

He grabbed Josephine’s elbow in the middle of his impassioned speech.

“Tyrion! Who told you all this?”

Josephine finally identified the crux of the matter. Someone must’ve tipped him off. Tyrion knows about everything in Horington despite being in far-off Summerbank.

Tyrion tightened his grip on her elbow and demanded, “That’s none of your business! Tell me! How is Jared better than me?”

Josephine winced in pain and yelled, “Let me go! You’re hurting me! You’re nothing like Jared!”

shot him a disgusted glare

slapped Josephine’s face. Her cheek throbbed

my hands today! No one can steal

if you

fueling my determination

and left the room, slamming the door behind

me go, Tyrion! Let me out of this place!

on deaf ears, and her attempts to escape

leaned against a wall.

to the trouble that would befall the Scott family, Yoel presided over a family meeting to discuss their situation after offering their property development companies to Jared. Despite securing their safety, the Scotts now found themselves in a precarious financial

Losing such an enormous portion

sat at the head of the room, Yoel announced sternly, “As long as you’re a Scott, you’re obligated to assume a low profile in public. Our influence is not as

staff burst into the room and reported, “Old Mr. Scott, this is bad! Someone has surrounded the Scott

now, but we will not stand for any oppression against our family. Everyone! We will confront these