Chapter 610 Useless Threats

• Adrian's words faltered, choking in his throat as his face drained of color. He stood there, a man out of his depth, watching helplessly as Joshua slipped further from his grasp. Frustration simmered beneath his skin. He could see now—Joshua wasn't going to listen.
• "Joshua, I know what happened. I know you were shot and hurt. It tears me apart. Your grandmother and I—we were sick with worry, thinking you might not make it..."
• "Don't even start," Joshua cut him off, his voice cold, dripping with venom. "You think it's funny? Going for the emotional route? Trying to manipulate me with soft words? Do you think I care about any of this?"