Chapter 421
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Moss kept his voice low and cold. “I’m sure you can handle the loss. But is it truly worth it, risking everything for a woman?”
He let out a derisive smirk. Who in their right mind would let their family take such a blow over a woman? If Robin’s idea of leadership looked anything like this, then there was no question the Miller family was headed straight for ruin. Soon enough, the Glyns would rise and claim their place at the top.
“It’s worth it.” Robin spoke with conviction, his voice even and his eyes locked in place.
Christina shot him a look of disbelief.
“Have you completely lost it, Robin Miller?” Balfour snapped, jabbing a finger at him. “The moment your grandfather catches wind that you’re tossing everything aside because of some woman, he’ll snap your legs without a second thought! He might be soft on you today, but if you keep wrecking the Miller family for some girl, don’t be surprised when he cuts you off and yanks that heir title out from under you.”
Robin almost laughed out loud. In truth, his grandfather would probably be thrilled if he married Christina. The old man had looked downright thrilled when she roughed him up, even throwing in a few cheers like he was rooting for his favorite team.
Still, Robin kept that to himself. Instead, he shot them a look as cold as ice. “My choices are not up for debate.” He swept his gaze over the Glyns, making sure his words landed. “Let’s be clear about one thing. Anyone who tries to hurt Miss Jones will have to deal with the entire Miller family. Think twice before you act.”
The warning in Robin’s voice was sharp enough to sting. His authority, undiminished by his young age, forced everyone in the room to second-guess their next move.
Moss felt an invisible pressure bearing down on him, a chill creeping up his spine. After weighing his options, he realized he had to back down, at least for now. Taking on the Miller family head-to-head was a battle the Glyns were bound to lose. Patience was his only weapon.
Moss pasted on a smile that looked generous from afar. “Very well, Mr. Miller. I’ll let Miss Jones off the hook today for your sake.”
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Moss was far from really willing to let this slide. Just because he wore a friendly face in the spotlight didn’t mean he wasn’t ready to hit hard when no one was watching. So long as there was no evidence, he believed he could move unseen and untouched.
“Honey!” Alexa’s voice rose, shrill with anger. “How can you let her walk away after what she did to our son?”
A cold glare from Moss silenced her. “What do you want me to do? Throw away everything for revenge? Or let the whole family suffer just because of our son?”
Balfour stood on the sidelines, his eyes rimmed red, staring at his father with pure hatred. In his father’s eyes, even his own flesh and blood meant nothing compared to the reputation and interests of the entire Glyn family. He was left impotent—and they were just going to sweep it all under the rug like it was nothing. The thought made his blood boil. He refused to let it end so easily.
Alexa started to speak up. “But—” Her words were cut short when Moss exploded. “Enough! Do you see what all your spoiling has led to? If you hadn’t let our son get away with everything, would we even be standing here now?”
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