Enough? Of course it wasnât.
Lyndon scoffed and instructed his assistant, âTake him to the police.
Iâm pressing charges for assault!â
What! Lyndon was still intent on taking legal action! Elmoreâs demeanor shifted drastically as he pleaded, âSir, Iâve already slapped myself.
Isnât that punishment enough?â
Lyndon retorted, âPeople like you need to learn a proper lesson.
A stint in jail might prevent you from leading your offspring astray.
â
At that moment, Elmore felt his heart sink, but Lyndonâs assistant blocked any further approach.
Elmore said with anxiety, âSir, surely we can find a better solution to this.
Itâs all a big misunderstanding.
Letâs not involve the police.
â
Lyndon, losing his temper, responded, âWhat just happened was the last straw, Mr.
Bates.
I suggest you come clean to the police about all your illegal activities and hope for some mercy.
Iâll have my assistant watch you closely.
If you hide anything, Iâll make sure you spend your days behind bars for decades!â
His voice was laced with threat, leaving Elmoreâs face drained of color.
He knew he had committed many crimes but dreaded the thought of prison.
âSir, Iâm sorry.
Please, forgive me.
â
As Lyndon walked away, Elmore tried to follow, but Lyndonâs assistant blocked his path with a cold demeanor.
âCome with me to the police station, please.
â
Elmore inquired, âWho is your boss?â
âHave you ever heard of the Fernandez family in Betton?â the assistant answered, devoid of warmth.
So, he was linked to the Fernandez family? Elmore knew he was done for! He slumped to the ground in despair.
The assistant took charge of the situation while Lyndon proceeded with Sheldon, Jameson, and Kendal.
Elma was stunned and quickly followed Lyndon.
She admired how swiftly and decisively Lyndon handled issues.
She thought if Sheldon had such a father by his side, he wouldnât have to worry about bullies anymore.
Yet, she wondered, what if Tilda rejected him?
âJameson, Kendal, thanks to the both of you,â Lyndon said, showing his gratitude.
âWe didnât do much.
Your sonâs had a tough time.
Make sure to apply ice to his injury to bring down the swelling,â Jameson suggested with a smile.
âIndeed, I will.
â
Lyndon agreed, removing Sheldonâs earphones and gently patting his head.