Chapter 8<\/p>\n
The nearby guests were drawn to the commotion. They stood frozen in silence, not daring to make a sound.<\/p>\n
Dad\u2019s friend was hosting this banquet. Seeing what happened, he immediately broke out in a cold sweat.<\/p>\n
Of course, he wouldn\u2019t ask Dad to apologize, but he didn\u2019t want trouble breaking out at his event either. He politely introduced himself to Owen and suggested they reconcile.<\/p>\n
Seeing this, Owen assumed the host was taking his side and became even more imperious.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis man is trying to steal my girlfriend, and he even threatened violence! Throw him out!\u201d Owen shouted wildly.<\/p>\n
Right then, two security guards approached. Lila immediately ordered them to throw Dad out.<\/p>\n
The guards ignored her completely. Instead, each grabbed one of Owen\u2019s arms and hauled him out.<\/p>\n
He protested loudly, shouting and struggling. Finally, he turned to me for help.<\/p>\n
\u201cCharlotte, help me! I only acted that way because of you just now. You saw it yourself. It clearly wasn\u2019t my fault.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sure enough, Lila spoke up, pointing at Dad and demanding of the host, \u201cHe\u2019s the one who started it. Why aren\u2019t you making him leave?\u201d<\/p>\n
The host looked at her with pity. \u201cBecause he\u2019s Mr. Lloyd.\u201d<\/p>\n
At those words, Owen\u2019s pupils contracted sharply. There was only one Lloyd at this banquet. The very man Owen had been hoping to meet.<\/p>\n
Lila fell silent. Owen went quiet too. His legs gave out. He stumbled backward several steps, nearly crashing into the champagne tower behind him.<\/p>\n
\u201cAre you alright?\u201d<\/p>\n
Mom supported Dad, then shot me a glare. Knowing I was at fault, I obediently bowed my head in apology.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m sorry, Dad. Mom.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cDad?\u201d Owen\u2019s eyes widened as he stared at me.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat did you just say? Dad? Mom?\u201d<\/p>\n
Without waiting for my answer, he pointed at me and laughed. \u201cThat\u2019s impossible! Your last name is Shaw. His is Lloyd. How could they possibly be your parents?<\/p>\n
\u201cCharlotte, stop trying to fool me.\u201d<\/p>\n
Halfway through his laughter, he realized I hadn\u2019t said anything. Everything had gone silent. He started to panic. \u201cI was considering helping your company as a favor to my daughter. But since you\u2019ve escalated things to this point and said such offensive things, I don\u2019t think there\u2019s any need to discuss company investment with you<\/p>\n
anymore.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019ve committed tax evasion and have financial irregularities. I\u2019ve already reported this matter. If I\u2019m not mistaken, the police should be arriving shortly.<\/p>\n
\u201cYoung man, I told you before. Think carefully before you speak.\u201d<\/p>\n
I stood to the side without saying a word, knowing that one Dad made a decision, I couldn\u2019t intervene.<\/p>\n
Owen completely panicked. He dropped to his knees, begging me to let him go.<\/p>\n
But how could I? Letting him go would be like stabbing myself in the back, wouldn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n
As sirens grew closer, I knew Owen\u2019s path had ended here. He was already dead.<\/p>\n
He\u2019d died on one of those nights when greed consumed his heart.<\/p>\n
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