As Sophie read the contents of the will, Mr. Todd, who was sitting helplessly in his chair, shed a silent tear. A complex expression emerged in his hollow, lifeless eyes.
If he could go back in time, would he regret his decision then? The answer remained elusive.
In the densely packed crowd, someone suddenly made a move, slowly lowering the camera from his shoulder. He took off his blonde wig and removing his oversized black hat to reveale a remarkably handsome face.
Standing among the bustling crowd, Iker stood out like a crane amidst a flock of chickens. Having retired from the battlefield and been through the trials of real combat, the eagle with broken wings had risen once again, ready to soar to greater heights. Iker was that eagle.
He stood up, firmly planting his feet on the ground. As he advanced, everyone couldn't help but harbor the same thought- the true glory of the Todd family had risen!
Approaching Davon, he suddenly extended a foot, landing a kick on Davon's abdomen. Davon winced in pain, grunting and bending over, his eyes burning with fury. "I knew your leg had healed long ago, Iker. You really put on quite a performance," he sneered.
"Beast! How could you lay a hand on Erica and Karina! They..." one is your woman, and the other is your own daughter! Iker's voice was unusually cold; had it not been for his composure, he would have vented his fury upon Davon.
Tauntingly dismissive of Erica and Karina's deaths, Davon showed no remorse. He chuckled, selfishly replying, "No one can stop me from advancing to a higher position. They are just pawns." Before he finished speaking, Iker unleashed a powerful punch at Davon's face, exerting all his strength. Davon, leading a pampered life, was ill-prepared for such force.
Thalia, pained for her son, despite being bound, furiously lunged forward, attempting to headbutt Iker. "You mongrel! How dare you strike my son! I'll fight you to the end!"
Iker gracefully evaded her, and she stumbled into the table, her forehead hitting the edge. The impact was directly opposite Kai. There was a loud crack. Bright red blood splattered like a small stream over her fair face, some warm droplets even landing on Kai's face.
Struggling to speak, she astonishingly contemplated killing Iker at this critical moment. Her wicked intentions simultaneously inspired terror and deep admiration for the greatness of maternal love. As a woman and a wife, Thalia had undoubtedly failed, but as a mother, she was just as great as countless other mothers in the world.
Thalia collapsed to the ground, her weakened and dazed gaze fixed on Davon, dragging herself a few steps along the ground. Her delicate hand, suspended in mid-air, was stained with crimson. She sought to touch her beloved child for the last time. "Davon, I'm sorry... couldn't help you... killed... killed them!"
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