He snorted and continued, âNot only that, he kept it hidden.
The reason he raised you was to assuage his guilt.
Plus, he wanted to personally groom a worthy successor.
And now, youâre growing more and more defiant.
Do you think he wonât find a way to rein you in?â
Nathanâs face twisted with malice as he recalled his recent conversation with Norton.
Norton had feigned illness, urging him to return.
Right after he left the National Security Bureau, Ronan vanished.
Furthermore, Norton had planted spies within the National Security Bureau.
Nathan had been investigating earlier in the afternoon, and now something had gone awry in the prison at night.
It was impossible for anyone not to suspect Norton.
Yet, Nathan remained silent, simply listening to Myloâs words.
âNathan, have you heard the truth from Norton?â Mylo wore a mysterious smile and said, âYou know best if his words hold any truth.
Only I know what truly happened to your parents all those years ago.
But what I want from you is to call off the pursuit of Ronan.
Whether heâs alive or dead out there, itâs none of your concern anymore.
It should be a piece of cake for you.
Surely it wonât be troublesome, will it?â
Upon hearing this, Nathan fell silent for a moment before swiftly agreeing, much as he had done before with Norton.
âFine.
I wonât send anyone to bring Ronan back.
Whether he lives or dies out there, itâs no longer my concern.
I simply want to uncover the secret youâre hiding.
â
Mylo was satisfied, but he emphasized cautiously, âRemember what you said.
No more arresting Ronan.
Lucinda heard it too.
As the master of the Payne family, Nathan, you must keep your word.
â
Nathan hummed coldly, his hands tucked in his pockets.
Though his attitude seemed nonchalant, Mylo was convinced, plus there was no other choice.
He glanced at Lucinda before declaring, âNathan, I want to share the secret with you alone.
â
Nathan looked back at his wife.
Catching his drift, Lucinda nodded and left.
Once she was gone, Nathan peered down at Mylo and asked, âNow, can you tell me?â
Mylo extinguished his cigarette, motioning for Nathan to come closer.
âWalls have ears! I have my concerns.
â
Wearing a cold expression, Nathan suppressed his impatience, walking over and crouching in front of Mylo.
Mylo stood up, closing the distance between them.
In a hushed tone, he revealed the truth, a stark contrast to Nortonâs version.
Nathan listened intently, his expression growing grimmer with each passing moment.
Immediately, he refuted, âThat canât be true!â
Mylo sneered.
âBut it is the truth.
You only see how Iâve competed with you for family power all these years, but youâre oblivious to the role he played in the family.
If you donât believe me, ask him yourself.
â
Nathanâs eyes darkened, torn between the opposing truths presented by Mylo and Norton.