Chapter 45 - The Hidden Truth

With Julian trapped inside the estate, he began to ask questions that Daniel and Elena could no longer dodge.
"Why are people trying to ruin you?"
Julian asked, standing in the library while his father worked.
"Because we stood up to the wrong people a long time ago,"
Daniel answered, not looking up.
"I need the truth, Dad. Did you hurt them?"
Daniel stopped typing.
"I protected your mother when no one else would. And then I destroyed the people who tried to kill her. If that makes me a villain to some, then I accept the title."
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Julian stared at his father, seeing the heavy burden of survival for the first time.
"I’m not afraid, Dad. I’m proud."