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Chapter 228:
The two police officers approached Jaycob, accusing him of luring minors to commit illegal acts. Jaycob’s cheeks drained of color the moment he heard what they were saying. “You’ve got the wrong guy p>
Conroy quickly came to his defense, stepping closer. “Maybe there’s a misunderstanding here p>
Without another word, one officer fished out a phone, holding it up for Conroy to see. The screen displayed a lavish VIP suite filled with men knocking back drinks. Conroy recognized nearly every face—these were the privileged sons of Kretol’s upper crust. Scandals like this were hardly unusual among their crowd, but tonight’s footage was different. The girls sitting with the men looked barely old enough for high school. The two beside Jaycob still had their school uniforms on.
Conroy watched the video in disbelief, then let anger take the reins. He lashed out, striking Jaycob. “You sick bastard p>
Dodging the blow, Jaycob yelled, “I swear I didn’t do anything wrong p>
𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘧𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘯
“Oh, really? Explain what we just saw—wasn’t that you in the video p>
“Yes, but p>
Jaycob couldn’t get another word out before Conroy’s hand landed on him again. At last, the officers stepped between them, breaking up the scuffle.
Given the club’s reputation for secrecy, leaks from the VIP suites almost never happened. A flicker of realization lit up in Jaycob’s eyes as he shot a furious look at Wyatt. “You set me up p>
Wyatt, who had been silent, responded with a cold laugh, “Was I the one who told you to party with minors p>
“You p>
Jaycob tried to get another word out, but the officers had already seized him and begun escorting him out. Even while being dragged away, Jaycob managed to send Wyatt a glare that could burn holes in steel.
With all eyes on Jaycob, Rory’s misery faded into the background. He trembled, soaked in sweat and writhing from pain, until Kamila couldn’t help but say…
“Please, Jewell, get Rory to the hospital p>
Jewell took out his phone to call an ambulance, only for Wyatt to stop him. Wyatt barely glanced at Jewell before turning to Conroy. “Do you really think a beating is enough as a punishment after what he’s done to me p>
“Wyatt, don’t push it any further!” Jewell’s voice rang out before Conroy could say a word. “Rory is still your little brother. He has already paid the price, so why can’t you let the matter go p>
Unable to hold back her anger any longer, Della snapped when she heard Jewell’s defense. She darted forward and landed a slap across Jewell’s face. Ever since learning that Rory had tampered with Wyatt’s car, Della had held a dangerous grudge. Only Wyatt’s promise to deal with Rory on his own held her back. But watching Jewell blindly defend Rory now, Della couldn’t contain her fury.
“Wyatt nearly lost his life because of that brat, and you’re still accusing him? Jewell, what’s wrong with you? Even wild beasts protect their children, but you don’t care about Wyatt at all. I should’ve finished you off that day. You don’t deserve to live p>
Jewell, still healing from old wounds, flinched at Della’s words. He looked desperately at Conroy. “Dad, you’re just going to stand there while she hits me? She p>
“That’s enough. Both of you, quiet!” roared Conroy, and the tension in the room dropped as Jewell and Della fell silent.
With the chaos settling, Conroy turned to Wyatt. “So, what do you want p>
Wyatt said, “I believe my father still has five percent of the Stewart Group shares p>
Wyatt had decided before coming to the Stewart Mansion that he would gradually reclaim all Stewart Group shares. He knew people would only learn their lesson when they lost what mattered most to them. For this family, nothing mattered more than the Stewart Group.
Wyatt’s demand sent Jewell over the edge. He forgot all about Della and exclaimed, “You already control most of the Stewart Group shares. Why are you so greedy? You’ll choke on your own ambition p>
Only five percent of shares remained in Jewell’s name. Realizing that he was Conroy’s son yet owned less of the company than Wyatt filled him with bitterness.
After hearing Jewell’s words, Della moved forward, wanting to hit him, but Amelia stepped in and pulled her back.
With a calming gesture, Amelia placed a gentle hand over Della’s and said to Conroy, “Wyatt nearly died because of what happened. Out of respect for family, he’s only asking for five percent of the company’s shares as compensation. Jewell doesn’t have to lose his own shares. Rory and Pattie together own exactly five percent, if I recall right p>