Chapter 237

Sirius's mind raced. Kendrick's interest in Vivianne posed a dilemma.

If Vivianne was harmed on Monroe territory, should he intervene? Inaction would mean answering to Frederick, jeopardizing his grandfather's medical treatment. However, intervening would offend Kendrick, potentially endangering his grandfather and the entire Monroe family.

Kendrick's expression suddenly turned sour as he left the room without a word.

Sirius watched him go, puzzled by his intentions.

…

As the music played on, Nelson approached Frederick with a smug look. "Frederick, didn't you threaten to gouge my eyes out? But you wouldn't dare act on a Monroe family cruise, would you? I indeed saw June's body that day. What are you going to do about it?"

Scarlett's anxiety spiked, her fists clenched and her palms sweating. She knew Frederick wasn't intimidated by the Monroes; she was the one holding him back.

Nelson, the idiot, was practically begging for a beating. She had witnessed Frederick's brutality fi