“Abel!” Adam quickly pulled his feet away from the side table. “Zahn is your nephew, Abel. Can’t you find a way to resolve this peacefully?”
“He was driving without a license, involved in a hit and run, and suspected of stealing a car!” Abel’s voice carried a tone of firm determination. “Do you think I have the authority to decide whether he should face legal consequences or not?”
“I don’t have that authority!” Adam’s bitterness was evident. ‘But you do, Abel. You have the final say.”
“Hmph!” Abel sneered. “You overestimate my influence. I don’t control the law.”
“But Zahn claims you have close connections with those high–ranking officials. They even refer to you as “brothers“!”
“Just because we have a close relationship doesn’t mean I have the freedom to manipulate the law,” Abel firmly stated. “The immediate priority is for Zahn to surrender himself promptly. I will handle the aftermath.”
“If Zahn surrenders, won’t he just end up in prison?” Adam’s furrowed eyebrows reflected his concern. “Moreover, the car belongs to Emmeline. You need to take care of this.”
Slap!
Abel’s hand struck the table. “If the car didn’t belong to Emmeline, Zahn would have faced consequences long ago!”
“Aren’t you still responsible for this? Otherwise, I will come to you!” Adam’s tone held a touch. of despair.
“Then let him surrender. Otherwise, no one can save him!”
“My dear son!” Adam’s wife found her voice, expressing distress. She sank beneath the table, lamenting, “Zahn cannot go to jail. How will I manage if you do!”
Abel’s face paled. “If you must cry, do it outside!” he said angrily.
The security guard at the doorheard the commotion and escorted Adam’s wife out, supported by Alana, who coincidentally arrived.
Alana had met Adam and his wife the previous day. In Adam’s perception, Alana was his sister–in–law and got along well with Abel.
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