Facing Allan’s genuine hostility, Nate backed down. He could bully Jon, who had no backing, but provoking the Morton family would cause trouble for his parents. He revved his engine and sped off.
“You okay, Jon?” Allan asked, pivoting instantly to concern.
“I’m fine,” Jon muttered.
“That kid has no vision. Just give the word, Jon, and I’ll ruin him. As your loyal follower, I am ready to go through fire and water for you,” Allan said with solemn dedication.
Jon sighed. “Please stop.”
“Jon!” Elena’s voice cut through the air.
“Sis!” Jon’s face lit up.
“Mom said you forgot your book. You’re always so scatterbrained.” Elena handed him the text.
“Thanks, Sis.”
“Hi! Hello, Sis!” Allan waved enthusiastically, his grin stretching ear to ear.
Elena recognized him as one of the boys who had previously bullied Jon. Her eyes narrowed.
“Sis, don’t look at me like that! I’ve reformed! I am now Jon’s dedicated sidekick. I swear I’ll never bully him again!” Allan raised his hands in surrender.
Elena looked at Jon, who pulled her aside. “What is going on with him?”
“I don’t know. He suddenly started sucking up to me. It’s weird.”
“Regardless of why, he’s a resource. Use him. With Allan as a shield, people won’t mess with you at school.”
Suddenly, an assistant rushed over and whispered in his ear. Harrison’s face went slack. The glass slipped from his fingers, shattering on the floor.
Before anyone could ask, his eyes rolled back, and he collapsed.
“Harrison! Call an ambulance!”
The festive atmosphere evaporated instantly.
After being revived by onsite medics, Harrison looked at his parents with hollow eyes.
“Son, what happened? The doctor said it was acute stress,” Melissa cried.
“Mom... Dad... It’s gone. The investment project... it was a scam. The partners emptied the accounts and vanished.”

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