Rise of the Fallen Son-in-law

Chapter 88

As Franklin clenched his jaw, he tried not to think about what he was about to do. If he thought too much, he might change his mind. But he didn't want to change his mind. He needed this.

Nick knew this was a suicide mission. But he understood Franklin's thirst for revenge. He had felt that same thirst when his father, Darius, the God of Thieves, disowned him for not living up to the family's reputation as ruthless thieves. It had been years since that day, but the pain was still raw.

Maybe that's why he wanted to help Franklin, to help him avoid making a mistake. To spare him the years of regret and anger. But he couldn't make the choice for him. He could only try to reason with him, to make him see the bigger picture.

"You have to consider the cost," he said. "What if you lose more than you gain?"

Franklin remained silent, his eyes fixed on the horizon.

Nick knew he was barely listening, his mind already made up. But he had to try.

"Please, think this through," he pleaded. "Don't t