NovelEnglishChapter 1386 Chapter 1386: Kenji shifted his attention to Caden, who stood before him like an approaching storm. "Mr. Ward," he greeted.
The greeting had barely left his lips when Caden's fist connected with Kenji's face in a devastating blow.
The impact resonated through the room, a sickening crack that suggested splintering bone.
The force sent Kenji reeling backward, his hospital bed screeching several inches across the floor.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtCollective gasps filled the air as onlookers froze, none daring to step between the two men.
It took Scarlette precious seconds to process what had happened. “Dad, what are you doing?" she cried out, tears streaming down her face as she instinctively moved to intervene.
But Alicia's grip was iron-clad, holding Scarlette back.
Scarlette turned to her mother, startled to find her expression as glacial as Caden's. "Scarlette, your feelings for Kenji are yours to work through," Alicia said firmly. "Your father is settling accounts for you being mistreated. Just watch." On the bed, Kenji gradually pulled himself upright, fighting through waves of pain. He remained still, neither retaliating nor showing anger, his labored breathing escaping through tightly pressed lips.
Caden shook out his throbbing hand with disdain before turning to Ellis. "Mr. Reed, surely you understand tonight's events. Do you object to my methods?" Ellis couldn't raise his eyes from the floor. Knowing how Kenji had treated Scarlette privately, he had no choice but to weather Caden's fury.
"Since Kenji and Scarlette are engaged, he's considered part of the Ward family. Mr. Ward, you may act as you see fit," Ellis replied.
An icy laugh escaped Caden's lips. "Engaged? You're still clinging to that notion? Your love for your son is admirable, but my love for my daughter runs deeper. I won't stand by while a scoundrel mistreats her." He advanced toward Ellis, his voice devoid of emotion. "There's nothing left to discuss. Our years of partnership end here. I'll triple the penalty fee, and from this moment forward, our families are strangers to each other." Without allowing room for explanations or pleas, Caden swept out of the room with Alicia and Scarlette in tow. The best stories are at gvlnovs.☐om Kenji listened as Scarlette's sobs faded into the distance, the color draining from his face. Though he'd anticipated this outcome, the crushing weight of reality far exceeded his expectations. Regret consumed him like a ravenous beast, threatening to suffocate his very soul.
Slowly, Kenji raised his head to meet his father's gaze.
Caden's punch had barely scratched the surface of his fury, and Caden had channeled his remaining rage at Ellis. After all, for men of their standing, a wounded pride cut deeper than any physical blow.
Kenji, with half his face swollen, rushed out of the hospital room. He wasn't doing it only for his parents. He longed to see Scarlette. Kenji knew Caden would not let Scarlette see him again-Caden meant what he said.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmKenji simply could not accept that. Given the chance, he would change his ways.
But Kenji's body, still weak from surgery and now injured again, could not hold up. As he reached for the elevator, his vision darkened, and he collapsed.
Iker had trailed him and stopped Kenji just in time.
"Kenji, healing should be your priority right now. We'll find a way to handle the situation. There's no need to rush E things," Iker advised him.
Kenji leaned against the wall, his eyes red, and everything blurred. He m reached his hand to press the hish elevator button, but Iker grabbed his fist and pulled him back. "What are you doing? Let go of me!" Kenji snapped.
Iker tightened his grip. With his patience gone, he scolded Kenji 'm harshly, "Now you regret it? What were you thinking when she was still by your side? Who would ever be impressed by this act?"
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