\u201cYou worthless piece of trash! You nearly got me killed! Is your pathetic life even enough to pay for that?\u201d the man roared.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIf your brother Haskell hadn\u2019t been protecting you, do you think a loser like you could have ever returned to the Palmer family as a pampered young master living in the lap of luxury?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cA nobody like you, daring to usurp Haskell!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The man punctuated each curse with a kick to Draven\u2019s head. All Draven could do was curl into a ball, shielding his head as the blows rained down.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Thatch glanced at Zoltan, who showed no intention of intervening. Thatch knew better than to plead for his son; it would only drag him down as well.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing this, the other six poisoned guests felt their own anger surge.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cZoltan, let\u2019s be clear,\u201d one of them said. \u201cWe will have our revenge on Draven for this. As long as we don\u2019t kill him, we can do what we want, right?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, as long as he lives,\u201d Zoltan confirmed, his tone calm as he addressed the furious guests. \u201cThe Palmer family will provide compensation until you are all fully satisfied.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cGood. With your word, we\u2019ll be taking this waste of space with us tonight to deal with him privately,\u201d the man declared.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAs you wish,\u201d Zoltan replied without hesitation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Haskell then turned to his father, a look of mock confusion on his face. \u201cDad, Draven is your son. Are you just going to stand by and watch him be humiliated like this?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIf I had known he would do something like this to his own brother, I would have been the first one to punish him!\u201d Thatch snarled. He then strode forward and kicked Draven, who had just managed to struggle to his feet, sending him crashing back to the floor.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Draven lay on the ground, staring at his father in disbelief, but he understood the silent command in his eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As long as his dad\u2019s safe, he still had a chance. He couldn\u2019t drag his dad down with him. The guests turned to Larissa, their expressions full of respect and gratitude. \u201cMr. Palmer, Ms. Judson, after what\u2019s happened, we can\u2019t possibly stay for the rest of your engagement party. Ms. Judson, we owe you our lives. If it weren\u2019t for you, we would have all died here tonight!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa smiled graciously. \u201cAlthough the poison has been neutralized, your bodies have been weakened and will need time to recover. I will prepare some restorative remedies for each of you, which will be delivered along with the compensation Zoltan is providing.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you, Ms. Judson,\u201d the seven guests said in unison.\u00a0<\/p>\n
They then turned to the Judson family, their voices filled with genuine admiration. \u201cKiernan, your granddaughter\u2019s medical skills are truly extraordinary. The Judson family has welcomed back a remarkable talent!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
09:02\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 282\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kiernan, who had been terrified about Finley\u2019s involvement, now felt a surge of pride at the praise for his granddaughter. \u201cYes,\u201d he said, his emotions a mix of joy and sorrow. \u201cLarissa has been full of surprises since she returned.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The guests shot scornful looks at Paxton\u2019s family.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a shame Paxton was too blind to see it. If she were my daughter, I\u2019d put her on a pedestal\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNot only did they disown her, but that son of theirs, Finley, conspired with Draven to harm his own\u00a0<\/p>\n
sister.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHah, people that shortsighted and heartless will get what\u2019s coming to them. It\u2019s too late for regrets\u00a0<\/p>\n
now.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Listening to the open criticism, the color drained from Paxton and Vivica\u2019s faces.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The lead guest then turned his sharp gaze on them. \u201cFinley was an accomplice in this. Paxton, Vivica, what are you going to do about it?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland\u2019s breathtaking cold.<\/p>\n
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