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It was a heart–stopping moment!

Quintus also wiped himself away from all expressions. It seems that

Emmanuel is really pissed off. It’s time to stop playing around!

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“Get him up!” Emmanuel strode to the main seat of the hall while ordering

Sage. He could have smashed William’s head to pieces with just a slap if he

hadn’t planned to let this murderer die so easily.

“Yes, Commander!” Sage single–handedly pulled William to his feet and

dragged him before Emmanuel. William’s cheeks were distorted, looking like

a strangely shaped cone.

Those who betrayed the Quillens looked at the miserable–looking William as he kneeled on the ground. Each of them trembled in fear, barely able to lift

their heads!

“William Verkade, I shall ask the questions and you will answer. The moment I catch you lying, I will rip you to pieces until not even ash remains! Am I clear?”

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Emmanuel threatened.

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William weakly nodded his head. To him, the torture of being denied not just

life but also death was absolutely excruciating!

“Do you understand?!”

As Emmanuel’s most trusted confidant, Sage instantly understood his

underlying meaning. Without hesitation, he broke one of William’s fingers.

“A–Aaaah!”

William screamed in agony.

“Was Mr. Tanner the one who supported you behind the scenes? Was he also

the one who sent the four special envoys to aid you in the assassination of

the Quillens?” Emmanuel asked coldly.

William weakly nodded. To him, the torture of being denied not just life but

also death was absolutely excruciating

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“There was also a military force. Who was it?” Emmanuel continued his

interrogation.

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It was evident that William slightly flinched at the question, but he remained

silent.

Crack!

Once again, Sage broke another finger.

“Ah-”

This time, William’s cries were barely heard. All he could do was shake his

head as if he were on the brink of death, indicating that he too, was unsure.

“What about Old Mr. Quillen? There was no corpse at the crime scene. Is he

dead or alive?” Emmanuel asked his next question, his murderous aura

beginning to send chills down the hall.

However, William was already barely clinging on to life. Any kind of pressure against him was useless on him.

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“Emmanuel, I know the answer to that question!”

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At that moment, the voice of Gautier echoed from the banquet hall’s

staircase.

Emmanuel had a serious look in his eye and glanced towards the direction of

the voice. The next thing he knew, he was stunned, and his serious gaze

gradually turned to surprise. Ccontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.

The reason was that there was an old man behind Gautier, and it was none

other than Terence Quillen!

“Grandpa!”

Emmanuel quickly got on his feet.

Terence was also overjoyed at the sight of him and walked toward

Emmanuel with a smile. “Oh, you finally made it back, you little rascal! If you

didn’t, Mackenzie would have given birth by now, right? I’ve been waiting for

you for so long!”

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“Grandpa, are you okay?” Emmanuel ignored Terence’s displeasure and held

his hands tightly, thoroughly checking his condition from top to bottom.

Besides looking slightly thinner and worn out, there was nothing out of the

ordinary!

“Oh, I’m fine. But unfortunately, your mother sacrificed herself while saving

me and perished in the fire!” Instantly, Terence began to feel the despair in

his heart and tears began to well up in his eyes.

Emmanuel stared at Gautier coldly and asked, “I’ve heard about this tragic

news. But how did you escape the tragedy back then? And how did you end

up with Gautier?”

Before Terence could speak, Gautier took the chance and replied, “I’m not

going to lie to you, Emmanuel! I knew about my father’s scheme, but I was

powerless to stop him. The only solution was to save the most important

figure of the Quillen family!”

Emmanuel stared into his eyes. He couldn’t find any cracks in his statement,

but stiil kept his courts cocainst him!!

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“At that time I wanted to save your matter as well. Unfortunately, the flames

were too interse Your Lofer in hopes of sowing your grandfather,

sacrificed herself. I coucrit co anything at all? Gauter continued to lament.

To truly sorry for was too weak to be of any help to all of your

Despite his sincere condolences Eravel still found it hard to believe him.

He locked at Terence for confirmation. Terence sighed and said, “He’s telling the truth. There was not a word of decet from Wit. Verkade!

Emmanuel nodded but continued to voice out his doubts. Then, where did

you take Grandoo? Why did you only reveal him today?”

“Because I know my Dad’s scheme. He has always wanted to eradicate the Quillens including anyone who is related to them!

Gautier answered whole–heartedly with a righteous look on his face. 1 have tried to advise him. However, he was blinded by power and thus, sold his soul

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to the devil! Persuading proved to be useless, not to mention he held power

in his hands. I could only do what I could and that was to save the most

important individual in the family!”

Mon,

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