Chapter 1831: Chapter 2045

The man seemed slightly convinced.

“Is your father that powerful? Can he really take on Nathan?”

Ronan spun tales to avoid further hits, crafting lies with ease to shield himself from harm.

“Absolutely, my dad is far stronger than Nathan.

If it weren’t for grandpa supporting Nathan, my dad would be in charge.

But grandpa’s getting old.

Once he’s gone, Nathan will be on his own.

He’ll have to contend with both my dad and me.

That’s why he’s desperate to get rid of me.

But I won’t let him succeed.

”

Ronan then gave the man a sycophantic look and added, “Have you lost many friends because of him? Don’t worry.

When I get out of here in a few days, I’ll help you get your revenge on Nathan!”

The man scrutinized Ronan.

Despite the bruises on his face, the way Ronan cleaned and adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses marked him as someone set apart from the ordinary detainees.

The man introduced himself, saying, “I’m Darin Gilbert.

If you help me take down Nathan and remove him from his high position in the pyramid in Stastle, you will have my deep gratitude.

And I’ll have your back in Stastle from then on.

”

Ronan was elated.

He never expected to find himself under the protection of Nathan’s adversary while confined in the National Security Bureau’s detention room.

“Thank you.

I’m a man of my word.

Once I’m out of here, Nathan’s days are numbered.

”

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Darin clapped him on the shoulder.

“Remember, you’re safe under my watch while you’re in here.

No one will dare trouble you in this cell.

But once you’re out, don’t forget your promise.

And when I get out, I’ll be checking to see if you’ve followed through.

”

Ronan’s expression stiffened; he was taken aback.

He had only concocted a story to appease Darin.

Did Darin truly anticipate him to uphold his promise once outside?

As a member of the Payne family, how could he align himself with someone like Darin? Moreover, Darin’s unpredictability could pose a threat to him in the future.

Despite his reservations, Ronan didn’t let his discomfort show and agreed to Darin’s terms.

With Darin’s protection, Ronan’s circumstances within the cell improved rapidly.

He was given first access to the bathroom, and when the officers distributed food and water, he was served first.

He even chose a dry corner to sit in.

By the afternoon, Ronan began to feel quite pleased with himself.

The monotony of being locked up-with no phones and nothing to do but sleep or stare blankly-weighed on him.

Ronan then had a mischievous thought.

“I’ve heard there’s a popular game in prison, but I’ve never seen it.

” He pointed at two of the skinnier and more irksome inmates.

“Could you demonstrate it for us right here?” he asked, stirring up some excitement among the bored detainees.

Darin gave a covert wink to the other prisoners, and the two men Ronan had singled out were forcefully hauled to their feet by their fellow inmates.

They struggled, pleading, “Darin, Ronan, please, let us go! It’s too much.

We can’t do this.

”

Ronan reveled in the power he wielded within these walls, secure in the knowledge that his actions here would remain unknown once he left.

He sneered dismissively, “You’ll get used to it soon enough.

You either do as I say or get beaten and spend your nights locked in the bathroom.

Name your choice.

”

Desperation etched on their faces, the two men looked at each other as they were dragged into the open area.

Pushed to his limit, one of them pointed accusingly at Ronan and shouted, “You’re a disgrace to the Payne family! It’s no wonder Nathan sent you here.

You’re nothing but a vile creature, and you’ll never defeat him.

”