Chapter 778

Sometimes there was no need for force as people naturally sought benefits and avoided harm. Often, once the pros and cons were weighed, the choice became easy.

After this conflict was resolved, the dining table fell silent again. Mr. Fisher Sr. remained stoic, and everyone else fell into their own thoughts. The meal ended in this heavy silence.

After dinner, Mr. Fisher Sr. went upstairs to rest with the help of a helper. As soon as he was gone, the anger Haley had been holding back erupted. She marched straight over to Ken.

Ken was deep in thought when a shadow fell over him. He looked up slowly, meeting Haley's cold gaze. "What do you want?" he asked.

"Apologize," Haley demanded curtly.

Ken thought he had misheard. "What?"

"Apologize," Haley repeated. "To me and my father. Didn’t I warn you not to provoke me? I won't let it slide."

Ken laughed bitterly. "I’ll apologize to Uncle, but why should I apologize to you?"

"I might be an outsider, but I'm also their daughter. I underst