Austin's sudden outburst caused silence to fill the air.Cecily covered her mouth with her hand. She almost shouted.Was this really Austin?Since reuniting with Austin and getting to know Aldus, Cecily had seen their relationship as more of friends than a boss and his employee.Austin even treated Aldus like his brother!He had always treated Aldus with respect and was never proud of his identity.Besides, Aldus wasn't just any servant.In the Campbell household, everyone was treated with equality, even butlers like Ezra.Yet, Austin was commanding Aldus now. It was absurd."Mr. Austin, you've had too much to drink."Aldus' voice came from outside."I did not! Get out of my way!"Austin seemed to be slurring. "You … You servant! Open the door for me. I want to sleep with Cecily tonight!"Cecily was dumbfounded."Mr. Austin, Madam Emerson taught you to respect Ms. Graham. Don't you remember?"Aldus' voice suddenly grew stern. "If you insist on causing trouble tonight, I'

Swoosh…The biting cold wind pierced through Austin's bones.Hunched over, he wrapped his hands tightly around his chest and struggled to move forward.Each breath he exhaled condensed instantly into a white mist in the frigid air.With the bag of food and the jug of water, he temporarily staved off his hunger. He gained some strength to keep fighting for survival.The ice beneath his feet was slippery. One wrong step could send him crashing to the ground.Looking out, he could only see a vast expense of whiteness.Even the sunlight reflecting off the ice was blindingly bright.He couldn't feel a single bit of warmth. Only the relentless chill penetrated deep into his bones.The weather was hot in Harrington. Austin was wearing nothing but a t-shirt and a pair of shorts when he was taken away. He felt no different from being completely naked in this frozen wasteland."I must survive... I must..."Lips pale, he murmured with unwavering determination."Cecily... Mom... Aldus.

Austin didn't resist.In fact, he wasn't even in the state to resist.Of course, he didn't have the intention to resist either.When a stray dog barely clinging to life wandered the streets, it wouldn't expect whether the one who might take it in was kind or evil.All Austin wanted was to stay alive!The roar of the powerful trucks filled his ears as it moved forward.Outside the window, there was a vast expanse of white snow.Yet inside the car, it was as warm as early spring.The fireplace emitted warmth.It gradually dispelled the cold from Austin's bodyMelodious music filled the air.There were at least a dozen burly men of various races. Holding glasses in their hands, they laughed and danced in the spacious area.The air was filled with the pungent scent of alcoholAlcohol could dispel the cold in a place like this.But Austin remained slumped in the corner.He didn't move or look around because he remembered the conversation these people had just had.He was a p

Under the escort of the patrol team, Austin staggered toward The Grave Prison.The warmth brought by the alcohol Brian had given him had dissipated by now.His limbs were stiff and numb.Despite this, his gaze remained firm as he looked at the looming prison. He was filled with a surge of determination."I have to stay alive. Since someone made it out alive 10 years ago, why can't I do it?"Mom, Cecily, Aldus, Ezra, wait for me. Wait for me to come home!"Grandma and the Redmonts, your schemes will surely fail. I will stand before you again."…Austin continuously reminded himself. As The Grave Prison loomed closer, the towering city enveloped Austin in its shadow.It felt as if the once-clear skies were being overshadowed by dark clouds.With a rumble, the heavy alloy gate slowly rose.It was nearly a meter thick!Obviously, those high walls and thick gates were not for wind protection. It was to prevent prisoners from escaping The Grave Prison."Brian, I didn't expect

"Fuck!" Nashville suddenly cursed, his expression fierce.He was the boss of this cell.He was the one who usually said such words to the others.How dare this newcomer challenge his authority?Instantly, Nashville charged furiously toward Austin like a tiger released from its cage.Bang!The sudden powerful attack sent Austin flying backwards.He crashed heavily into the cell wall.The next second, cheers erupted in the sector."Nashville, are you a pussy? You didn't even kill him.""Oh my god, Nashville just met his match! Watch out, Nashville. Don't lose your title as the bloodthirsty wolf.""Kill him, Nashville! Kill him!"The shouts, cheers, and taunts echoed back and forth.The entire sector seemed to be engulfed in revelry. Voices were roaring. After one successful strike, Nashville's fighting spirit soared. He triumphantly raised his fists and roared like a wild beast before the cell door.Austin's expression turned cold and stern. A killing intent flashed acros