Semua Bab There's No Turning Back: Bab 431 - Bab 440

Harvey started wondering if Leonard was attempting to sideline him. Not to mention, Leonard even included Xavier in Beau's private tutoring sessions, further heightening Harvey's wariness.As Harvey spoke, it was clear he was directing his words at Zachary, Thomas, and the Fisher elders. With his back still turned, Leonard's icy voice cut through the air. "Are you lecturing me?"Though Leonard didn't even glance Harvey's way, his presence loomed like an untouchable deity enshrined in a grand hall—his very back radiating intimidation.Harvey's face darkened. As he parted his lips, an invisible force seemed to press inward, crushing his chest until breathing became difficult.His neck bent under the weight of that pressure, compelling unconscious submission. "N-No... I wouldn't dare."Leonard's wheelchair rotated by 180 degrees with seamless precision, bringing him face-to-face with Harvey and Ethel. Simultaneously, sweat beaded like beans across Harvey's forehead, rolling down his

Beau's reckless words shocked everyone present. Zachary's eyes widened, his hand instinctively lifting as if to muzzle Beau.Thomas remained expressionless, merely lifting his eyelids to glance at Beau. His deep-set brow and sunken eye sockets cast shadows over his gaze.Zachary could feel the oppressive atmosphere radiating from Thomas, his own heart tightening in response."What nonsense are you spouting?" Harvey's sharp rebuke cut through the air, his face instantly darkening.Fury stripped away his rationality—his hands clenched into fists, every facial muscle taut like a fully drawn bowstring. That single sentence from Beau propelled Harvey's anger to its breaking point, teetering on the edge of eruption."Waah! Daddy, you're scolding me!"Harvey had never raised his voice at Beau before. He typically maintained an aloof demeanor around his son, his stern expression making Beau yearn for affection, yet too intimidated to seek it. Only during Beau's recovery from injuries had

Leonard's words struck everyone's ears like thunder. Thomas' expression finally shifted."You!" Harvey started to protest, but Zachary cut him off sharply."Enough! The father bears responsibility for the child's misdeeds. Beau ordering the auditorium arson has already caused irreparable damage!"Zachary snapped impatiently, "You three, pack your things immediately. I'm sending a car to take you to the mountain base tonight."Ethel cried out, "Can't we wait until morning? Why this midnight rush to the foothills?""Do you really want to perform the Penitent's Ascent up Atkina Church at dawn, with crowds of pilgrims watching?" Zachary retorted."In this digital age, the moment you begin your atonement climb, someone will film and post it online! You may not care about dignity, but I do!"After decades of marital harmony, Zachary had never shouted at Ethel like this.Though prone to petty tantrums, Ethel had always enjoyed Zachary's indulgence—until now. His outburst fueled her in

When Zachary entered his study, he discovered the desk already covered with matchmaking resumes. A headache immediately pulsed behind his temples.There was no need to guess—this was undoubtedly Leonard's doing. His younger brother always acted more than he spoke. Wiping cold sweat from his forehead, Zachary abruptly ended the call.Meanwhile, Harvey and Ethel took nearly four hours to reach the summit, with frequent stops when Ethel's stamina failed. During the final 500 yards, Ethel needed oxygen after every step.When Atkina Church's grand architecture finally appeared before them, Ethel collapsed to the ground, wailing uncontrollably.Zachary awaited them inside the church. As Harvey entered the sanctuary, he stated coldly, "Leonard ordered me to perform your tonsure personally."The father bears the child's sins—with no mother to guide Beau, you must take full responsibility. From now on, no more incidents!"Harvey remained silent. He knelt stiffly on the prayer cushion at Z

Holy! Why was Theodore posing like some willing sacrifice? Now Elara had no idea where to place the sensor in her hand.He really was… so very pink!The room's air rapidly stole body heat from exposed skin, raising tiny goosebumps across formerly smooth terrain. It resembled rose petals scattered across vanilla frosting.Harsh fluorescent lighting from above highlighted every contour of his pale, sculpted torso."Ms. Jones, why stop the examination? Did I fail some medical standard?" he asked.The man's face was half-buried in a bundled sweater, and those bedroom eyes were now glazed with faux innocence."Just tell me how much to remove."This was outright cheating! Heat flooded Elara's nose, cheeks, even her vision—until her phone's jarring ringtone shattered the moment. The sensor slipped from her fingers as she scrambled for the device.Harvey's secretary, Cyrus, appeared on the video call. It was understandable since Jones Group maintained business ties with Fisher Corp. So