Nathan rxed his hold on Mekhi’s cor, grabbed a damp tissue, and cleaned his hands.


    “It’s not your call.


    Taking a life is a grave offense.


    Even if you don’t admit it, I’ll uncover the truth.


    If you’re truly guilty, I’ll ensure that you endure severe torture before facing a firing squad.


    ”


    Mekhi’s smile slowly faded.


    “You’re as ruthless as ever.N?velDrama.Org exclusive content.


    Despite my years of service to you and the assistance I’ve provided, you won’t show an ounce ofpassion.


    ”


    “You’re so unrepentant!” Nathan sneered and said, “How many times have you plotted to seize my power and take my position over the years? If you had the capability, I’d willingly hand it to you.


    But you’re nothing but a failure.


    I’ve disciplined you but never abandoned you.


    But, your greed knows no bounds, and you’ve brought this upon yourself.


    ”


    With a wave of his hand, soldiers outside the door instantly brought in a bucket of water.


    Inside the bucket were five soaked vines, smooth and saturated with water.


    It was clear they had been readied for Mekhi.


    “I’ll settle our scores one by one.


    You beat Kyson with vines until two got broken because he stole the key to the top floor.


    Now, he wants me to give you a taste of your own medicine.


    Perhaps we can begin there.


    ”


    Two more soldiers in uniform entered and quickly bound Mekhi’s hands with a rope.


    They suspended him by a hook from above and his feet barely grazed the floor.


    The soldier beside Mekhi took up a vine andshed it on him with all his might.


    Swish.


    The sound of the vine striking Mekhi’s body was sharp and chilling.


    He clenched his teeth and endured the pain silently.


    Nathan’s gaze remained cold.


    In the interrogation room, the sound of whips echoed incessantly, but Mekhi burst intoughter.


    “Nathan, Kyson isn’t as straightforward as he may appear.


    He’s caused you significant harm in the past.


    While he helped you this time, do you have an idea what he might do next time?”


    Nathan listened in silence, his face devoid of emotion.


    Then, he turned and left.


    “Now that I’m in custody, someone must step into my shoes and lead the Shaw family.


    Please, don’t help him.


    Power is like an addictive drug.


    Once you taste it, you’re hooked.


    Kyson might repeat the very same errors I made.


    We shall see how it ys out.


    I’m not a good person and neither is Kyson.


    Should you help him in taking over the Shaw family, you wille to rue that decision.


    ”


    Mekhi’sughter continued to echo until Nathan left the interrogation room.


    He repeatedly used Kyson, trying to get him into trouble.


    Once the heavy iron door was shut, his unsettlingughter faded away.


    Nathan strolled down the interrogation room corridor and looked straight ahead.


    As he approached the cell where Kyson was detained, he halted and gazed at the door multiple times.


    Instead of opening it, he left without a word.


    Investigating Kaitlin’s death proved to be a challenging task.


    Even though all those ss tubes buried in the Shaw family’s backyard had been unearthed, Nathan couldn’t find the poison that had imed her life.


    And Mekhi didn’t look like he would confess.