Chapter 461
Chapter 461:
At the Ward family villa, Vince stood in his room with a phone pressed to his ear. “Still no word on those men p>
A strained voice replied, “Nothing. I’ve searched the city — no sign of them p>
That made no sense.
Vince rubbed his temples. The men he had sent to teach Chris a lesson vanished without a trace after that night. After a pause, he asked, “And Chris p>
The voice on the other end replied, “No news on him either p>
Vince’s frown deepened, suspicion rising like smoke. Could they all have died together?
But something about that didn’t add up.
If they were alive, they’d have surfaced. If dead, their bodies should have been found by now.
How could a dozen men disappear without leaving a single trace?
It defied logic.
Just then, a knock echoed from the door.
Vince ended the call in a rush, stashing the phone into a drawer before going to open the door. His father, Gavin, stood outside. In the span of just a few days, Gavin’s temples had grown streaked with white, the strands brushed neatly back.
“Dad, what brings you here?” Vince asked, stepping aside with measured respect.
Gavin entered without a word, lowering himself onto the bed before lifting his gaze to meet his son’s. “Have you done any real reflecting lately p>
Though his voice was even, every syllable pressed heavily on Vince’s shoulders.
Gavin had kept his distance these past few days, cool and silent. Vince bent at the waist, speaking low and firm. “Yes, Dad. I’ve given it a lot of thought. I know I was wrong p>
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Gavin raised an eyebrow, studying his son’s expression. “Then you should go to the Morgans in person — apologize to Rosanna and her parents. This time, it’s your fault. Whatever terms they set, you’ll meet them p>
When Vince didn’t protest, Gavin continued, “And from now on, stay away from Maia p>
Vince straightened slowly, eyes locking with Gavin’s. A flash of defiance broke through as he gave a cold, sudden sneer.
“I was wrong, Dad. Wrong not for hurting Rosanna — but for realizing too late that Maia’s the one I really want.” One hand gripped his chest, as if he were holding back something sharp and relentless.
The statement hit Gavin like a slap — his face flushed red, fury surging. He stared at Vince, stunned speechless.
“You little punk!” Gavin exploded, jabbing a finger toward Vince’s face. “You’re impossibly stubborn! What did I raise — a shameless fool who can’t see the bigger picture? You want to kill me and your grandfather with this nonsense p>
Vince didn’t flinch. His voice was calm, his demeanor unshaken. “Maia was raised by the Morgans. Whether she’s their real daughter or not, she’s still theirs. She was the one I was engaged to from the start p>
“You jerk!” Gavin’s veins bulged as he pointed at Vince’s nose, scolding, “The one engaged to you is the Morgan family’s biological daughter! Whoever is in that position should be your wife! How can you still not grasp something so simple p>
Vince held his father’s bloodshot gaze and let out a dry laugh. “No, Dad. The one who doesn’t grasp the truth is you. The Ward family is in such a mess, even getting kicked out of the four most influential families in Wront. Now, with a marriage to Rosanna and an alliance to the Morgan family, what good would it really do for the Ward family? You think a fragile alliance will pull us back from the edge p>
His words cut sharp, each one striking like a blade. Gavin had no response.
“But Maia’s different.” A glint sparked in Vince’s eyes, burning with ambition. “You’ve heard the rumors, haven’t you? She’s MCN’s chief designer. Even Pattie, the company’s owner, treads carefully around her! MCN just acquired Aurora Apparel, and soon they’ll be the biggest luxury brand in the country. Their future value? Beyond imagination p>