Page 108 of King of Pride

“You’re not my family.”

His voice dropped.

“And I don't remember ever being part of yours.”

Albert's expression hardened.

“My father left this house the day he married my mother because you didn't want her. But the moment they died in an accident, you were the first one to take everything they had.”

Maverick's jaw clenched.

“You took their properties. You took their company. You took everything they built together and left Zoe and me to survive on whatever scraps you decided to throw at us.”

His eyes swept over Albert with pure contempt.

“You've been a parasite on my family from the beginning. You and everyone who stood beside you.”

He took one slow step forward.

“I spent years getting everything back.”

Another step.

“And I won't hesitate to take the rest.”

Albert's face tightened, but Maverick's expression remained utterly cold.

“So listen carefully,” he said. “Stay away from my wife. Stay away from Zoe. And stay out of my life.”

His gaze hardened.

“Because if you come after either of them again, I will kill you.”

Albert looked shaken as he stared after Maverick, fear finally creeping into his eyes. This wasn't the first time Maverick had destroyed everything in his path, and Albert knew exactly what he was capable of.

But this time was different.

Augustus had pushed him past the last thread of his patience.

Maverick turned back toward them one final time, his gaze moving between Albert and Augustus.

“I've already taken everything that belonged to me,” he snapped. “I left this house for you to die in, but clearly, generosity doesn't suit you.”

Albert's face paled.

“You deserve to live on the street, scrambling around like fucking cockroaches.”

With that, Maverick turned and stormed out of the house, leaving the room heavy with silence.

Albert's expression darkened as he rushed toward Augustus.

“Don't worry,” he said, trying to steady his voice. “We'll take care of him.”

Augustus could barely lift his head. His body was trembling from the beating, and he could only stare at his grandfather through pain-filled eyes.

Before Albert could say anything else, the sound of hurried footsteps came from the entrance.

Several police officers rushed into the house.