Life After Prison by Silencieux
Chapter 401

Chapter 401 "Impossible!"

Startled by what he heard, Stanley quickly regained his composure and asked skeptically," Dad, are you sure? Could it be a coincidence?"

George smiled. "I never thought about it before this. While jogging just now, I figured those. injured men had also offended Severin in the past. I'm sure this isn't a coincidence! Just leave Severin alone!" Stanley nodded hesitantly. "Sure, Dad. Guess I'll have to put up with him. I'm still mad, but I can't do anything!"

George chuckled. "Hehe, we'll be fine. Our family's growing in power, and soon we'll be rolling in riches. We'll be better off than how we used to be! Besides, your grandma hasn't officially announced Diane will inherit our estate. We still have a chance!"

There was a moment of pause before George continued.

"Just listen to me. Instead of messing around with Severin, you should lay low and join me on fishing trips. If things go well and our estate grows, your grandma might leave some properties for us. It's still bette than what we used to have. Get it?"

Stanley's face glowed as he comprehended. "I got it, Dad. I won't fall for Severin's insults. anymore. I'm going to laugh in his face too!"

George nodded. "That's the spirit. Just laugh it off. He'll leave you alone eventually!"

The two men ended their conversation and took their baths.

Meanwhile, Zachariah Ballard frowned in frustration as he listened to the report from Claude Emeraldo.

"What should we do, Mister Zachariah? That scoundrel Larry Dune

didn't honor his promise to pay his taxes, and he even attacked the Chavezes and took over their estate. He's picking a fight with you!"

After his close brush with death the previous day, Zachariah had enough. He decided to give up his fight for power, as he figured he had amassed enough wealth to retire and live happily for the rest of his life. Although Draco Hall's rise in power was the least of his concerns, he was still worried about Larry Dune's growing ambition. Most importantly, he feared Draco Hall would do something terrible to his family. However, he also knew he would suffer terrible. losses if he were to retaliate against Draco Hall. He didn't want that to happen.

"Mister Zachariah! Mister Zachariah!"

Suddenly, a middle-aged man hastily ran into the main hall.

"What's going on?" Zachariah impatiently asked as he tried to hide his anxiety.

The man panted as he delivered his report. "Our scouts... they just phoned us! They said after Draco Hall took over the Chavezes' estate, they are handing it to the Shanahans!"

"What?! Why is Draco Hall giving their estate to the Shanahans? What's going on?" Zachariah Ballard grew even more confused.