Chapter 214

However, admitting guilt meant nothing to Stephen. Regardless, Tristan's crime had caused a lot of damage, and opposing him had consumed much of Stephen's time and energy. Stephen had decided that Aiden still needed to face his punishment.

In a low, pressing voice, Stephen said, "If you admit guilt, do you still deserve to be among us?"

Aiden looked at Stephen, not surprised by Stephen's decision, but remorseful for his own foolishness and ill treatment of Stephen and Fiona all this time.

Moreover, this was not the same Stephen that Aiden had once suppressed. After this, Aiden wouldn't be able to escape Stephen, even if he hid at the ends of the earth. Stephen would surely pursue him and find him. With a regretful expression, Aiden nodded in surrender and said, "No, I don't deserve to be here."

With his cold gaze, Stephen continued to observe Aiden. He was curious about what else the man would say.

Realizing his unwelcome presence in the luxurious room, Aiden rose from his seat. Since