CHAPTER 16-PERSUADE
Author: Alice Jane Atkinson
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56
Henry couldn't get the monk's words out of his mind while being taken by taxi to the Willow Creek mansion. Those words were deep and he couldn't understand their meaning.

He sighed, took money from his pocket and paid the driver. He was standing outside the mansion, feeling nervous because he had witnessed earlier in the morning where Isabella Wellington implicated his name. He was accused of framing her and was suspected of wanting to ruin the reputation of William Wellington, who had a past connection to George Thompson.

"You got yourself into this, Henry, so face it." He didn't know if Nova was cheering him on or teasing him.

"Whatever. This will pass." Henry said and entered the gate.

As he stepped inside, he was greeted by a strong punch to the face from William. William had prepared for it, wanting revenge for the punch Henry had given him before.

Henry touched his bleeding lips, "What? Does it hurt?" William laughed.

"Yeah, it's good but not enough to make me feel the pain," Hen
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