Shannon''s already pale face turned even paler. She grasped the bed sheet beneath her, her grip tightening slightly.


    "You''re saying Bolton Group is liquidating assets? Are you saying Dad and Mom knelt at the Morgan residence to beg for forgiveness? Why?" Her voice trembled, and her eyes reddened.


    Michaelughed self-deprecatingly. "The police are outside. I won''t interfere in your matters anymore. After this, I''ll send Mom and Dad abroad. Do whatever you want."


    "Michael? You''re taking Mom and Dad abroad, but what about me? Are you abandoning me?"


    It was only at this moment that she started to panic. If she lost her family and Bolton Group, what would she be? No! This couldn''t happen!


    He stood up, his expression filled with sadness. "Your matters are no longer something we can handle. This is attempted murder!"


    He raised his hand to cover his eyes, letting out another self-mockingugh. "The police will be back soon. I''ll get you awyer, but beyond that, I won''t involve myself with your affairs.


    "Shannon, isn''t this what you wanted? You didn''t want Dad and Mom to manage your life, so we''ll respect your wishes." With that, he turned his gaze away and walked out.


    "Michael!" Shannon shouted urgently, but he didn''t stop. "Michael!"


    She shouted with all her strength, her voice hoarse and desperate.


    Michael paused momentarily, his hand still on the door handle, but he didn''t turn around. He then stepped outside and nodded slightly to the police officers waiting. "Sorry for the trouble."


    Then, turning to face his mother, who was crying uncontrobly, his eyes reddened. He and his father supported his mother as they left for home. After sending his parents off on the ne, he went to find Kieran.


    At Evergreen Heights, Kieran waited until L finally fell asleep before going downstairs.


    In the living room, Michael had been waiting for quite some time. When he saw Kieran approach, he stood and gave a slight nod.


    "These are the full documents and contracts rted to Bolton Group''s acquisition by Morgan Group. Mr. Morgan, please have a look."


    Kieran nodded coldly. Once Michael was closer, Kieran heard his low and uncertain voice.


    "How is L doing?" Kieran nced at him, his eyes cold as ice. It wasn''t a particrly sharp gaze, but it made Michael feel like he couldn''t look him directly in the eye.


    He spoke softly. "I''m sorry."


    "Whoever does wrong must face the consequences." Kieran looked at him briefly,


    his voice still cold, which made Michael''s heart clench in pain.


    He understood what Kieran meant.


    Shannon started all of this. Kieran wouldn''t harm innocent people, and he wouldn''t have touched them if the Bolton family hadn''t beenplicit or tried to cover up.


    As for the employees of Bolton Group, he wouldn''t involve them, either, but the


    one responsible had to pay the price.


    As Shannon''s brother, Michael felt a


    bitter pain in his chest as he thanked Kieran "Thank you, Mr. Morgan Also please help me apologize to L."


    IMS


    Kieran nced briefly at the documents before casually asking, "So, you''re


    nning to go abroad?


    "If you stay with Morgan Group, you''ll probably have many chances to meet her,


    so if you want to apologize, you should do it in person."


    Michael stood frozen in ce.