It was clear this was not a suggestion, but amand.


    Mylo sneered, “Ah, henpecked much? Alright, I willply with your request, considering you are the head of the Payne family.


    ”


    He threw the cigarette on the floor and extinguished it before tossing the butt aside.


    “Are you satisfied now?”


    Nathan, imposing as ever, didn’t skip a beat.


    “I’ve apprehended Ronan.


    ”


    Mylo’s demeanor shifted, his voice tense.Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org.


    “What have you done with him? Is he in a high-security prison?”


    “He’s here, detained just like you,” Nathan replied evenly.


    The cells at the National Security Bureau were typically reserved for suspects of minor offenses, with a maximum detention period of fourteen days-usually just seven.


    Relieved by this, Mylo exhaled softly.


    Before he could fully rx, Nathan added, “However, Ronan isn’t asfortable as you, Mylo.


    He’s locked up withmon criminals—robbers, thieves, even rapists.


    It’s unlikely he’s enjoying his stay.


    ”


    “Nathan!” Mylo clenched his jaw.


    “If anything happens to Ronan, the truth about your parents dies with me.


    You’re a disgrace, forsaking justice for your parents to satisfy your vengeance.


    ”


    Nathan’s gaze hardened, his anger simmering beneath the surface as he fidgeted with his watch to maintainposure.


    “Be grateful, I’ve kept him unharmed.


    But if you continue to withhold the truth, I can’t assure his safety.


    Your hesitation endangers Ronan.


    ”


    Nathan’s tactic was clear: he wouldn’t release Ronan but instead used him as leverage over Mylo.


    Mylo narrowed his eyes, his teeth gritted.


    “You’re shameless,” he hissed.


    With a slight smile and a snort, Nathan remarked, “You also try to bargain with me, so what does that make you? Shameless, huh?”


    Anger surged in Mylo’s chest, but he quicklyposed himself.


    “I doubt you’d risk harming Ronan.


    You promised your grandpa that you’d keep him safe.


    Any harm to him, even indirectly, would mean you broke your promise!”


    Nathan dismissed his warning.


    “So what? If Ronan were to die, Grandpa might be upset with me, but it would be temporary.


    He loves me the most, after all.


    ”


    Mylo fell silent.


    “In fact, you know as well as I do,” Nathan continued, “I’ve already sent someone to follow up on the clues Sonny provided today.


    It’s only a matter of time before I uncover the truth.


    But I’m preupied with matters involving the Payne Group, the National Security Bureau, and my family, so I wish to have this resolved swiftly.


    ”


    Mylo stared at Nathan, his expression grim, and remained silent.


    Nathan pressed on, “Now you have two choices.


    Tell me the truth, and I will transfer Ronan to a high-security prison for five years as previously agreed, and we can close this chapter.


    Or, I let Ronan stay where he is, at the mercy of the other detainees.


    If something happens to him, I’ll ensure the culprits are severely punished and provide Ronan with a dignified funeral where you can mourn him.


    ”


    Nathan’s voice was cold and ruthless.


    He maintained his authority as the head of the National Security Bureau.


    No one could defy him.


    Furious, Mylo responded, “You damn bastard!”


    Nathan stood up, sneered as he straightened his cor, and turned to walk out.


    Before leaving, he added, “Mylo, I’ll give you two days to decide.


    Given Ronan’s condition, he won’tst much Longer than that.


    ”