âGood.
â
Ronan had also been rescued by the bodyguards a few hours after Sonny had left the scene the previous night.
He was rushed to the hospital for treatment, though his injuries were minor to begin with.
Nathan knew he was only pretending to be severely hurt.
âWell, what punishment do you have in mind?â Mylo spoke up, his tone turning into a pleading one.
âHe was too impulsive, he didnât even stop to think.
Itâs a good thing that you came back safe, huh? You can give him a light punishment, and I shall take care of the rest.
Iâll bring him home and whip him 30 times, how about that?â
âDad!â Ronan cried out upon hearing that.
Why should he be punished? It wasnât entirely his fault that things didnât go as planned, he was just unlucky.
That damn bullet should have hit Nathan in the heart, or at least in the head!
Lucinda was well aware of the Payne familyâs streak and their infamous book of rules, but she wasnât sure just how much damage lashings could do.
In any case, she was more than willing to stick around and watch the fun unfold.
As for Nathan, his face remained dark and cold.
He didnât bother with a reply to Myloâs suggestion.
Sonny took it upon himself to speak on behalf of his boss.
âSir, Iâm afraid that this punishment is too light, considering all that your son did.
Things could have gone terribly wrong, Mr.
Nathan could have died! He must have at least ten lashings using that discipline whip, then he is free to go.
â
âThe discipline whip?â Ronan repeated through gritted teeth.
He turned and snarled at Nathan.
âYouâre still alive, arenât you? Yet you want to beat me half to death? How ruthless can you be?â
Nathanâs gaze sharpened.
âYou should be glad that I did not die, or you will suffer much worse than ten l
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ashings.
Say another word, and I will add five more.
â
Kern stepped into the temple.
He was the designated executioner of the family, the one who doled out punishments as necessary.
He returned right after settling Norton in his room.
Ronan was left with no choice.
He had to accept his fate.
He raised his hands and made to take his shirt off.
Nathan squeezed Lucindaâs waist and gently pushed her back on her feet.
âTake her outside,â he said to Sonny.
âIâll join you soon.
â
âYes, Sir.
â