When Tyler Ravenwood spoke, Elder Blackwell’s expression darkened instantly. The old man’s heart gave a dull thump as a thought struck him—Tyler was right. If he continued letting Kyle stay in the family, the entire Blackwell clan might be dragged into ruin by this worthless man.
“Elder Blackwell,” Tyler said smoothly, his lips curling into a confident grin. “Tonight is your celebration. It wouldn’t look good if you were the one to lay hands on this good-for-nothing son-in-law yourself. Why not let me do the dirty work for you? I’ll teach this fool a lesson he’ll never forget.”
Elder Blackwell didn’t stop him. Not a single soul in the room tried to. Instead, their faces lit up with excitement. They’d been waiting for this moment for a long time, waiting to see Kyle beaten, humiliated, cr
