Hearing the limited time frame of only two days, Mylo’s heart sank.


    The thought of what his son, his only treasure, might be enduring in another cell was unbearable.


    He huffed, “Nathan, he’s your cousin, Norton’s grandson.


    How could you do this to him? You’re inhuman, a devil!”


    His curses faded into the background as Nathan, with a_ stoic expression, continued down the corridor, seemingly deaf to Mylo’s wrath.


    Instead of heading straight to his office, Nathan detoured to the cell at the end of the hallway where Ronan was held.


    As the officer reached for the keys to unlock the door, Nathan stopped him.


    “No, I’m not going in.


    ”


    He paused at the door, peering inside through the iron bars.


    Darin and the others were sprawled against the wall, asleep.


    After a quick scan of the cell’s upants, Nathan kept his voice low, inquiring, “Where is Ronan?”


    The officer nced inside and replied, “He’s been ostracized by the others and forced to sleep in the toilet.


    He has been in there sincest night.


    ”


    Ronan, once a proud and polished member of the Payne family who valued cleanliness above all, now found himself relegated to a filthy toilet.


    This harsh reality was far from the sheltered life he’d known.


    It seemed only through adversity might he learn to appreciate a more humble existence.


    “Sir, would you like a cigarette?” the officer offered, presenting a luxurious cigarette box with both hands.


    Nathan barely looked at the offer, dismissing it with a briefmand.


    “Pay close attention to this cell.


    Ensure no one is killed or seriously harmed.


    I’ll be back tomorrow.


    ”


    “Understood, sir.N?velDrama.Org holds this content.


    Take care,” the officer responded, putting the cigarette box away.


    Hilliard had been taking Jennifer out for fun in Stastle these past few days.


    They visited Cadiered’srgest zombie park, yed immersive horror games, explored the most thrilling amusement park, and rode the renowned Ferris wheel.


    After days of adventure, Jennifer felt rejuvenated, having never before managed topletely let go of work and immerse herself in such uninhibited leisure.


    Today, while shopping in the most opulent business district near the Simmons Group headquarters downtown, Jennifer decided to drop by and see Lucinda at the office.


    After their shopping spree, they arrived at Lucinda’s officeden with bags.


    Lucinda, who had just wrapped up a meeting, greeted them warmly in her role as president.


    “Hilliard, you seem to be in high spirits with all those purchases.


    You didn’t make my future sister-inw foot the bill for everything, did you?” Lucinda teased.