“The so-called composed and rational Cristofer was merely a perfectly trained puppet you molded to take over your business,” Cristofer stated bluntly.

“Cristofer, don’t repeat your mistakes!”

“Hurting Estelle is the gravest mistake I’ve ever made in my life,” Cristofer admitted with a chuckle. “Uncle Nelson, please let us go. I will forever be grateful for your great kindness.”

After speaking, he hung up the phone and tossed it into the lake nearby.

With a splash, the phone ...