Chapter 183

Ryan's voice was a mere whisper, a hint of relief evident. "Thank you, Bryan. Thank you for giving me a chance. I won't let you down again. And you don't have to pay for my trip. I will use my money"

The line went dead, the silence a palpable reminder of the fragile truce between two former friends. Bryan's eyes remained narrowed, his mind still weighing the risks and benefits of trusting Ryan again. But for now, he had no choice. He needed Ryan's testimony, and he would do whatever it took to win custody of his children.

Bryan's mind raced with strategy and calculation, his thoughts a jumbled mix of emotions and logic. He knew that trusting Ryan again was a risky move, but he had no other choice. He needed Ryan's testimony to win custody of his children, and he was willing to do whatever it took to make that happen.

As he sat in silence, his eyes fixed on the phone in his hand, he couldn't help but think about the past. The memories of his friendship with Ryan, the laughter and the a