Chapter 24: The Exchange

"One thorn of experience is worth a whole wilderness of warning."

-James Russell Lowell-

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“I never thought this day would come. The day when I finally meet you face to face after the humiliation you did to my family on the day you broke off your engagement with my daughter.” The man spoke with hatred and disappointment in his eyes.

“And I never thought you would accept an invitation to meet with me. For that, I would like to thank you.” Ian stated. It was a miracle that Charles Dawn was willing to meet on the neutral ground.

Of course, only when he was accompanied by ten bodyguards on his side, all private military trained. The man would never slack off when it came to his own safety. Ian himself also brought ten of his men so it would be an equal number.

“Just tell me what our business here is so I can get back home sooner.” Charles spoke, slowly losing his patience. He poured