ONE CONDITION
Author: Slytherin_Era
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

Bryan’s question caught the man off guard, "Th-that... ac...actually,"

But Bryan cut him off with a scoff, uninterested in hearing more of those stuttering, "Forget it, I don't care, because I've never plotted against Mira. It's my so-called father that I'm trying to take down, trying to watch my family's downfall won't offend you, will it?"

Melvin, surprised by Bryan’s harsh words, couldn’t help but probe deeper, because as far as he observed Bryan is kind and selfless, but his cruel thoughts and hatred towards his own family surprised him, "You're too young for such thoughts, what made you decide on something so cruel?"

Bryan knew they saw him as a kind, selfless young man, and he wasn't surprised by Melvin’s reaction now after hearing his words, "No one would understand unless they face what I've gone through, when you're close to death, and the only thing you hear is the person you respected and cared for siding with someone totally unrelated rather than you, it breaks you compl
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    WHAT THE HELL!

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    YOU'LL FACE CONSEQUENCES

    The tension in the Wilson household was quite evident, the air thick with anger and disappointment. Tracy sat on the velvet couch in the grand living room, her head bowed, tears streaming down her face. Her parents stood nearby, their expressions a mix of fury and humiliation. The scenes of the disgraceful behaviour of Tracy at the Winterwood party were still fresh in their minds."Do you have any idea what you’ve done, Tracy?" Mr. Wilson, roared, his voice resounding through the room. "You’ve humiliated not only yourself but this entire family! Thanks to you, I can't raise my head and go out in public anymore." Tracy flinched, her hands gripping the edges of her dress tightly. "I didn’t mean to," she began, with a shaking voice, as she isn't sure how things changed from what she originally planned, she wanted to drug Bryan and force him into a relationship with her, but things changed in a different way leaving her as a laughing stock in front of everyone."Didn’t mean to?" Her m

  • REVENGE OF THE DESPISED HEIR   

    AMBUSH

    "This is so exhausting, I don't prefer any kind of parties, from now onwards," Nancy said stretching her arms, looking at the guests leaving.Bryan smiled at her, "I thought you're the one who enjoyed it mostly," Nancy glanced at Bryan, ruffling his hair, "I did just as you said, nothing as enjoyment is here, what about you, did you enjoy the party?""I'm totally blown out, my head is heating up," Bryan said, making her chuckle, as all the guests left, Bryan said to John, "Mr. John, I'm tired, can you manage all these, I'll go to my room to get some rest." John nodded his head, "sure young master." With that, all of them returned to their rooms, Bryan closed the door and collapsed on the bed with a sigh.The night was eerily quiet within the Winterwood estate. Bryan laying on the bed, with his thoughts consumed by his earlier conversation with Mr. Hobbes. The revelation about Josephine and her past truly thrilled him, yet his determination to uncover the truth burned brighter than