Chapter 194

Shaun felt a chill run down his spine. Though Gregory had kept a smile on his face, it was as sharp as a blade, capable of taking a life at any second. Forgetting about his dignity, Shaun knelt before Gregory. "Mr. Lynch, my father was misled by scheming men. Please don't hold it against him. This was all Nolan's doing. Rest assured, I'll take Nolan's life to answer for this. Please give me one more chance, Mr. Lynch." Gregory looked at Shaun kneeling before him and chuckled. "Shaun Baxter, men should uphold their dignity. Why are you kneeling before me? If your father found out, he'd despise me even more. Stand up. Even my godson wouldn't kneel before me." Shaun lit up with hope. Gulping, he looked straight at Gregory and said respectfully, "I-If I could become your godson and call you godfather, I would have no regrets. Godfather, please take me in as your godson. I swear to honor you always." Shaun's idea of acknowledging Gregory as his godfather was an impulse, but he instantl