Chapter Forty
Author: Pen thinker
last update2024-12-13 23:30:51

Upon hearing what Winston's father just said.

Bradley's expression remained cold and unyielding, his piercing gaze fixed on Winston and his father. Their veiled threats didn’t faze him; if anything, they seemed to amuse him.

At that moment he straightened his posture, his tone commanding and final.

“This conversation is over,” Bradley said, his voice cutting through the tension like a blade.

“Leave. Now.”

Hearing what Bradley just said.

Winston's father stiffened, his jaw tightening at the blatant dismissal. “You’re making a mistake, Bradley,” he said, his voice low and menacing.

“You think you can treat me like this and walk away unscathed?”

However Bradley didn't flinch. Instead, he took a step closer, his presence radiating authority.

“I don’t think so,” he said coldly.

“And I’m done wasting my time on you. Take your son and leave.”

Immediately the room fell into an oppressive silence. Winston shifted uncomfortably, glancing at his father for guidance. His earlier bravado ha
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