“It was only today that I realized how cruel Mylo and Ronan have been.


    Nathan’s method of handling this situation is appropriate, and I fully support it.


    ”


    “I agree,” Zander chimed in.


    “Mylo and Ronan have inflicted much harm on their own family.


    Nathan ispletely justified in his actions.


    ”


    Rolf and Zander were the first to voice their support, setting a precedent that the other elders swiftly followed, all nodding in agreement.


    Sonny, addressing the gathering in the ancestral temple with a gentle demeanor, solicited everyone’s views.


    After verifying that there were no dissenting voices, he moved forward with the proceedings.


    Looking towards Abel, who stood guard at the temple’s entrance, Sonny then dered to all the assembled n members, “Mylo hasmitted numerous atrocities.


    ording to our family’s rules, he will first receive a public whipping of twenty Lashes.


    Following this, Mr.


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    Rolf will officially remove Mylo and his son from the Payne family tree, effectively disowning them.


    ”


    Shortly thereafter, guided by Abel, two police officers escorted Mylo into the temple.


    It had been quite a while since anyone in the Payne family hadid eyes on Mylo.


    Dressed in a clean suit prepared by Nathan, the visible signs of aging-creased lines marking his face and his significantly whitened hair-made Mylo look much older than his years, shocking everyone present.


    Mylo had endured rough treatment from his cellmates during his time in the detention center, with bruises and contusions concealed beneath his suit.


    Escorted by two police officers, he entered the ancestral temple, the sound of his metal shackles clinking with each step.


    The assembly watched him in silence, their stares ranging from detached amusement and pleasure in his misfortune, to outright satisfaction and quiet celebration of his downfall.


    Under the weight of these scrutinizing eyes, Mylo bowed his head, trying to hide the wrinkles marking his aging at the corners of his eyes.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org.


    These hostile stares felt as though they could bore a hundred holes through him, adding to his difort.


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    He proceeded to the center of the temple and faced eveyone, without uttering a word.


    There was no cushion provided for him.


    Thus, he was forced to kneel on the cold marble floor, his shoulders pushed down forcefully.


    Kern went to fetch the whip.


    Sonny, standing to the side, addressed Mylo coldly.


    “Mylo, remove your clothes to receive twentyshes.


    ”


    Thismand caught Mylo off guard.


    Nathan had not forewarned him of a whipping-a punishment he had not endured for nearly two decades, which he knew could be dangerously severe.


    Despite the shock, Mylo’s pride prevented him from pleading for mercy from Nathan, knowing too well that showing submission might only amuse the onlookers at his expense.


    With a disdainful sneer, he retorted to Sonny, “You, merely a foster child taken in by Nathan, dare to judge me so harshly in our ancestral temple? How presumptuous!”


    Sonny was irked but remained silent.


    Mylo’s words were undeniably true, as Nathan had indeed brought him into the Payne family.


    Nathan, seated at the forefront, his expression hardening, coldly stated, “Though Sonny is adopted, his loyalty and dedication to our family have never waned nor brought us shame.


    He is fully entitled to judge you, and he rightfully belongs more to Payne family than you do.


    ”


    Speechless, Mylo could only listen as a damning pile of evidence stood against him, rendering any defense futile.


    Sonny, on the other hand, felt a deep satisfaction, bolstered by Nathan’s public support in such a sacred setting, which only solidified his reliance on Nathan.