A Rise to the Throne

Chapter 83: An Ominous Letter.

Adonis took a cautious step forward, his heart heavy with the gravity of the moment.

His voice, a mix of genuine regret and humility, carried the weight of his remorse, of the fact that despite what Harriet and her family had done to him, despite how bad they had treated him, he still regarded Micheal as a cyber figure, one that he held dear because of all three of them, he was the only one who somehow treated him like he at least mattered, whether or not it was because of the gains they get from him, at least he was grateful and sensible.

"Harriet," he began, his words as tender as a soothing melody, "I extend my deepest condolences for your father's passing. I really want you to understand that I had no part in his death and no intention to stop justice if ever you are even think that I am trying to do that.”

Harriet's gaze, veiled with a shroud of grief and suspicion, met his. In the midst of swirling emotions, her voice cut through the air like a bitter gust, each word seething