Gemma York's voice carried a strong sense of defeat. He had thought that by now, he was quite capable and had a reputable status, but unexpectedly, he was powerless in front of that person.
The scenes from last night, when recalled now, still feel incredibly terrifying. The coldness and fear rise from his heart, making him feel as if plunged into a bitter winter.
With that man there, none of them could touch Nell Harris.
Even if they forcibly tried to act against her, the result would be far worse than last night.
Last night, that man had both the ability and the chance to kill their whole family. He didn't, opting instead to give them a warning. But even as a warning, the cost for their family was almost unbearably painful.
His two sons, whom he'd poured all his efforts into cultivating as successors, were both rendered helpless by that man.
Two losers who cannot walk or move have virtually severed all paths for the York family.
