Meanwhile, over at the Yeager estate in Goldridge, everyone had been woken up in the dead of night and ordered to stay alert. No one was allowed to sleep.

Over 500 guards were now fully armed and ready for war. If necessary, they would paint the ground red with blood.

Adam slapped Joseph across the face twice.

Joseph was tied up like a prisoner, tears brimming in his eyes. He sobbed and begged, "I messed up! I swear I won't do it again! Please, just give me one more chance!"

The poor guy