The Warlord's Revenge

Chapter 144

Family Confrontation

The tension in the air was thick as the family gathered in the grand hall, each member carrying their weight of grudges, bitterness, and buried emotions. Victor stood at the head of the room, his gaze sweeping over every familiar face. This was his moment, his chance to finally bridge the deep chasms that had divided his family for so long.

Clearing his throat, Victor took a deep breath and began, his voice steady but sincere. “I know many of us are carrying pain, resentment, and memories that haven’t been easy to forget,” he said, making eye contact with each person, especially Maria and Grandpa Ben. “But I think it’s time we put all of that behind us. I want us to build something better, together, a true family, a strong community.”

A murmur of whispers rippled through the room. Maria crossed her arms, her expression guarded as she studied Victor with wary eyes. She had spent years building her walls, protecting herself from the disappointments of the past.

Vict