"Adrian, explain everything to me."
Uncle George's voice sounded firm and intimidating, making the atmosphere even more tense. The situation had turned, and now Adrian knelt with his head bowed before Uncle George, tightly clenching his fists while trying to hide his flushed face due to embarrassment. The air was thick with a sense of unease, and the gravity of the moment hung heavily in the room, creating an almost palpable tension that made the seconds feel like minutes.
I shared every little detail of what happened earlier, and the result was totally surprising. I understood that Uncle George intentionally supported me, wanting to keep the strong bond between Hawthorn and Belmont intact. But to see him publicly punishing his own son, I never expected it would go that far. The atmosphe
