Chapter 168

Yale, discarded at the entrance, wanted to fight back, but the sight of the stern soldiers outside quelled his courage. He slunk away, nursing his bruises, as onlookers applauded.

Yale had always been a bully, hiding behind his status and connections. His comeuppance was a sight for sore eyes.

Liam lounged on the sofa in Kolten's office, his gaze fixed on the cowering Kolten. "Do you even know who I am?" he asked composedly.

Kolten addressed him with utmost reverence, "Mr. Lynch has made his point clear."

Yet, Liam simply chuckled and gave a dismissive shake of his head.

"Kolten, five years have flown by, and you've really come into your own."

Kolten blinked, puzzled, as he stared back at Liam.

Without a word of explanation, Liam reached into his coat and flicked a medal toward Kolten.

Catching it reflexively, Kolten glanced down and was jolted as if hit by a lightning bolt. His face lit up with excitement. He gazed at Liam, bowing deeply, cradling the medal in his hands, his