Chapter 39

In Jervia, the evidence against Duncan was solid. Prosecutors were ready to file formal charges. Charlie Underwood knew exactly what Duncan had done and understood that this time, he would not get away. His son was about to go to prison, his daughter-in-law had run off with company funds, and the family business was on the brink of collapse. Charlie was completely devastated. In a moment of shock, he suffered a brain hemorrhage and was rushed to the hospital. He did not survive, passing away late at night a few days later. Quinn cried in the hospital hallway until she could barely catch her breath, and she was now an orphan. Nathan went to pay his final respects. Out of gratitude for Charlie's past kindness, he brought Quinn back to the Slater residence. Isaac had been falling apart for days. He locked himself in his room and drank constantly. The curtains stayed drawn, blocking out all light. Isaac was slumped on the floor, leaning against the bed. Cigarette butts and empty b