Chapter 4

Even without a fancy pedigree, I could pull my weight and support Duncan on my own merits.

And eventually, I pulled it off.

But now, Duncan, you'd left me with nothing—total defeat.

Samuel was trembling with fury, pointing right at his face as he roared.

"You ungrateful son! You trying to give me a heart attack?"

In an instant, he swung his hand and landed a sharp slap across Duncan's left cheek.

Briana flinched at the blood trickling from Duncan's lip and rushed to restrain Samuel.

In an icy tone, she snapped at Duncan, "Duncan, what are you just standing…