CHAPTER 120
Kevin sits with Hailey and Louis at the dining table. A variety of food was available there, including salads, sandwiches, steaks and fresh fruits that had just been served by the maid in the house.
The food looked good, although the atmosphere between them suddenly turned uncomfortable. The usual small talk that Louis used to make to Kevin, asking how he was doing in college or how his experiments were progressing, was nowhere to be heard.
Everything was hidden behind an awkward silence. They were all silent, staring at each other, letting the aroma of food waft into their nostrils without them eating at all.
It wasn't until five minutes later that Louis cleared his throat and opened the conversation. "Kevin, let's talk."
Kevin's face lifted. He looked up at his father who was sitting at the dining table dressed all in brown, with a relaxed gaze. His face showed no remorse or guilt.
"Is it true that you caused the accident that night?" Louis was to the point.
And the young man who was considered good at chemistry in his college swallowed. Kevin's breath caught in his throat at the direct question from his father. He gripped the edge of the table, feeling the weight of every eye in the room on him. Hailey, his mother, she sat tensely, her fingers fidgeting with the napkin in her lap.
The memories came flooding back-a stormy night, the sound of screeching tires, and broken glass. She hadn't anticipated this confrontation, not at a family dinner she thought would go normally.
"I..." Kevin's voice trailed off. His father's unwavering gaze pierced him, demanding honesty.
"I wasn't the one who caused the accident," he whispered at last, his words barely audible in the thick silence. "I was there, yes, but I'm not responsible for the accident."
Louis leaned back, his expression unreadable. "Then why were you at the scene? Why did you run away?"
Kevin hesitated, his mind racing. How could he explain without revealing the truth that could destroy their family?
"I panicked," he admitted, his voice beginning to strengthen. "I saw what happened, but I wasn't involved. I was scared... I thought staying would make things worse."
Hailey's hand found his under the table, a comforting reassurance. But Louis remained steadfast, his scrutiny unyielding.
"Enough, Kevin," Louis said finally, his tone firm. "The truth will always come out, one way or another. And when it does, it will define who we are."
The weight of his father's words hung in the air, promising an impending storm that would challenge their family structure. Kevin swallowed hard, his heart heavy with the weight of his secret.
"Please help me, Dad," Kevin pleaded. He looked up at Louis with an expectant gaze.
Kevin knew that he couldn't avoid the inevitable confrontation anymore. With Louis' unwavering gaze fixed on him, he realized the enormity of the decision he faced. The truth is a double-edged sword, capable of healing or destroying their fragile family union.
"I can't," Louis replied, his voice measured yet filled with disappointment. "This is not something that can be buried or hidden. It's time for you to face the consequences of your actions."
Hailey's grip on Kevin's hand tightened, a silent plea for him to reconsider, but Louis' resolve was already made up. Kevin understood - the truth was an unwavering force, ready to destroy their lives. "You can't let them arrest Kevin, Louis! Our son is innocent. It's all because of a girl named Brittany, our son is getting the short end of the stick because of them."
Louis sighed, he was tired of the whole situation. He looked at his wife, then at Kevin. "I really don't like those cops, maybe I'll talk to my lawyer to get them to let you off the hook. After all, you're not in a difficult position, all this trouble can still be avoided."
Family tensions crackled like static electricity in the room. Louis, torn between upholding his principles and protecting his son, felt the weight of responsibility pressing down from all sides. He couldn't understand how they had come to this precipice, where the truth threatened to dismantle everything they held dear.
Hailey's eyes pleaded with Louis, her desperation evident. "Louis, please. Our child's future hangs in the balance. Don't let them take him away. Kevin is our only child. Are you that evil to do that?"
A thick silence enveloped them, the air thick with unspoken fear and regret. Kevin, caught between confessing and maintaining his innocence, struggled with the repercussions of his choice.
Louis turned to Kevin, his expression softened with a father's concern. "Son, the choices we make will define us. It's not just about the immediate consequences; it's about recognizing our actions. I'll do what I can to protect you, but we can't run from the truth forever."
"I really didn't do it and please believe me, Dad," Kevin pleaded once again.
In the end, Louis made a decision. He would defend his son. He would not let Kevin go to jail and ruin the image he had worked so hard to build.
Louis, determined, stood up from his chair, his gaze fixed on his family. "We will fight this together. We won't let the only son of the heir to the family fortune go to prison and have a bad reputation in the eyes of others." Hailey breathed a sigh of relief, she knew that her husband should be reliable. But she chose to stay silent and observe the two men in front of her, hoping that they would find the best solution that could help Kevin out of this problem.
He reached for his phone, dialing a familiar number. The lawyer, a friend for years, picked up on the third ring. "James, this is Louis. I need your help. They've implicated Kevin."
As he spoke in hushed tones, Hailey leaned closer to Kevin, her touch a calming presence in the storm of uncertainty. "We'll get through this, Kevin. Your father won't let anything happen to you."
And hearing that, Kevin grinned secretly. He felt accomplished, having manipulated both his parents.
CHAPTER 275 Nicholas drove the car as fast as he could. He cut through the streets knowing that Alicia was in danger and needed to be rescued immediately. At this moment, Nicholas deliberately did not turn on the siren in his car to avoid things that threatened Alicia. Arriving at Alicia's house, Nicholas could see a suspicious car near Rick and his mother's house. Nicholas' eyebrows furrowed and he slowed down the car. While looking around, Nicholas tried to think of a plan. Until finally, Nicholas stopped his car right behind the suspicious car. Nicholas got out of the car, but his gaze remained wary. He took out his gun and pointed it downwards as he walked into Alicia's yard. He realized that Alicia's door was unlocked even though the lights were off. Just as Nicholas entered Alicia's house, a punch landed from behind. But Nicholas was strong enough to withstand it, so the man immediately turned around and pointed the gun at Ace. But Ace was also ready to shoot Nicholas in the
CHAPTER 274Nicholas observed the change in Selena's expression from a different room. She stood up and hugged herself while frowning."She keeps bringing up Glen. It's starting to worry me," Nicholas muttered.While on the other side, Noel began to open the folder given by Nicholas. There were several sheets of paper inside. They were reports done by Peter and that surprised Noel. He peered into the folder."I didn't know Nicholas would give me this much work." Noel's complaint was heard by Nicholas in a different room, but Nicholas ignored it and chose to focus on Selena. Noel looked at Selena then smiled and put the papers on the table. "I don't want to read all the writing on this paper. So, what can you give me to get me to get you out of prison?""I... I didn't kill anyone."Noel waved her hands in the air, she seemed to look down on the opponent. "That's a very standard thing. Do you have any evidence? Everyone in that base camp is dead, none of them can give you testimony. So
CHAPTER 273Glen looked up, he hadn't finished his fries yet. "Are you leaving now, Uncle? Are you going to see my mom?"Nicholas mumbled for a while, before finally nodding his head. "I'm going to take care of some work and meet with your mother. Is there anything you want to say to her?"Glen's face grew more enthusiastic as he finished the fries in his mouth and looked thoughtful. He looked around before finally seeing Nicholas again. Raising his index finger in the air, Glen said, "I want you to tell my mom that I miss her a lot. I want some chocolate candy from Uncle Chuck's shop! They have the best chocolate in town and I want to try it."Now, it was Nicholas' turn to raise his eyebrows enthusiastically. "Do you know Uncle Chuck's?""My friends in class talk about it, but I don't know. I just heard about it and wanted to try the chocolate candies they have."Nicholas nodded his head. He smiled widely and rubbed the top of Glen's head in relief. At least, the boy still had some e
CHAPTER 272Nicholas dropped Alicia off in front of Alpha Company's office, while he continued on his way to the daycare. He got out of his car, with a bag of fries from Mcd. Nicholas walked in and was met by Lim Sara.Lim Sara, who was working, greeted Nicholas politely. "Good morning, Detective. Have you come to pick up Glen?"A small mumble was heard from Nicholas. He finally explained the situation to Sara. "Um, well, the police still have to check a few things from Mrs. Selena. It may take some time, can Glen stay here a little longer?"Lim Sara looked worried. The woman with her beautiful hair coils mumbled, before nodding and replying, "Of course, Detective. But it seems like Glen is worried about his mother, he's asked about her several times and I can only say that she's at work." Sara turned around, then showed Glen who was sitting alone in the corner of the study room. "Because he stays here alone, without the other children, he thinks that his mother is angry.""Has Glen e
CHAPTER 271Alicia leaned on Nicholas' shoulder, she let the blanket cover their bodies on the sofa. After a night of sleeping together, Alicia woke up first. She took a deep breath and woke Nicholas up."Nick?"While shaking Nicholas' hand, Alicia tried to get her lover to wake up. And after a while, Nicholas did wake up."Um, good morning, Alicia." Nicholas adjusted his sitting position, he then blinked his eyes and began to speak. "How did you sleep last night?"Alicia mumbled. Letting go of the blanket covering her body, she hugged herself. "I got a good sleep because of you. But can't you just relax like this? You said you were going to check on Selena again today?""Yes, there will be a cross-examination. Noel will try to provoke her with psychological techniques," Nicholas said. He looked ahead, then moistened his dry lips. "I wonder to what extent Selena knows information about Ace. If Selena can tell the police about the steps Ace is taking, it would be great for all of us."
CHAPTER 270Nicholas put on an apron, before grabbing a cutting board and knife. He took out the onions, garlic and chili peppers. Skillfully, Nicholas began to chop the ingredients into small pieces, and then he heated the oil in the wok. He prepared to put in all the ingredients, and after the smell of onions was there, Nicholas put in the minced meat that he took from the refrigerator. His big hands started moving here and there quickly. He was like a professional chef. Sautéing, putting in spices and making everything better.Besides cooking the meat, Nicholas also prepared two loaves of bread on a plate. He placed the meat onto the bread, then garnished it with lettuce, tomato and some sauce on top.Nicholas patted his palms when he was done. He took off the apron, put it back on the table and started to prepare the two plates of food for the dining table. It was raining outside, and Alicia was still covering herself with a blanket on the sofa.It looked like Alicia was completel