Chapter 108: Tears, lies, And a Heart of Fire Novel
: Chapter 108 Shattered Brotherhood The moment Baron's words fell , Finn collapsed onto the floor , terror in his eyes . Looking at Baron's fury , he suddenly understood everything . " You knew all along ? " " I gave you more than one chance , Finn ." 52 +10 Free Coins Baron's voice shook with barely restrained rage , his eyes bloodshot . His teeth clenched as he ground out , " If I'd known giving you chances would cost Yvonne her life , I'd have ended you the first time . " Finn's body went slack . He laughed and sobbed at once , like a madman . Baron didn't stop him .
At this moment , there was no strength left for empty arguments . After a while , Finn crawled over to Yvonne's body and knocked his head to the ground three times . " Yvonne ... I'm sorry ! It's my fault ! The one who should be dead is me ! " He pressed his forehead to the floor and wailed , his voice tearing out of his chest . Baron yanked him away . " Don't you dare sully her path to the afterlife ! She respected you , trusted you like a brother- yet what did you do ? People change , I know that , but I never thought it would be you . " " I didn't mean to ! I had no choice !
" Finn's face twisted in agony . Regret burned through him - if he had known Yvonne would be dragged into this , he would never have done any of it . Baron's eyes held no mercy . He sat in the main chair , gaze like a blade cutting through Finn's pitiful figure . " Talk . When did you start betraying me ? How did you control Phantom , forcing her to fail in protecting Natalie ? And why did you send Yvonne to the National Hotel ? What were you after ? " The questions hit like hammers . Finn had expected exposure , but not this thorough . Baron knew everything . He had just kept silent .
1/3 18:28 Wed , Sep 24 Chapter 108 Shattered Brotherhood : Now Finn understood what he meant by " giving him chances . " 52 +10 Free Coins He slumped against the floor , despair in his eyes . " Mr. Gunn ... I never wanted to betray you . Never . " " Useless words . Look at Yvonne . How will you answer to her ? You knew what Phantom meant to her , and yet you let Phantom die . Tell me , how did you face Yvonne's trusting eyes every day ? " Finn's eyes flooded again . " I didn't kill Phantom .
I only stopped her from protecting Natalie in that moment- ' 11 " But you knew , " Baron cut him off coldly . " You knew Phantom would be punished for failing her mission . Whether or not she burned in that fire , she would not have survived after failing to guard Natalie . The moment you dragged her down , you signed her death sentence . " Silence swallowed the room . Finn bit down so hard on his lip that blood trickled down his chin . He didn't care . The air grew heavy , every breath thick and suffocating . Finally , hoarse and broken , Finn whispered , " Do you think I wanted this ?
Do you think I wanted her harmed ? I loved her more than anyone ." His shoulders shook , tears dripping to the floor . Gone was the second - in - command of the organization . In his place was a man crumbling with guilt . Baron said nothing , waiting . Finn drew a ragged breath . " Phantom and I were lovers . We never announced it . I wanted to give her a name , but she always said her rank was too low . She told me to wait . I never thought that wait would last forever . " He glanced up at Baron , saw no surprise in his eyes , and knew then that their secret had never been a secret to him .
Of course . Baron was the one who held everything in his hands . Finn had only deluded himself , thinking he could hide his sins , that his growing power would shield him . But there was no wall in this world that didn't let wind through . 2/3 18:28 Wed , Sep 24 Chapter 108 Shattered Brotherhood Finn's last defenses crumbled . : " You knew everything . Why didn't you ask me before ? " 52 +10 Free Coins " Because it was your private life . Who you loved wasn't my business . As your brother , I only wished you happiness , a family , children of your own .
" Baron's voice was calm , but every word rang with truth . Finn's eyes reddened again . " Mr. Gunn ... I've failed you , failed our brotherhood . Do with me what you will . " His face was hollow , resigned to death . But Baron's voice dropped , deep and cutting . " Punishment is certain - whether for Phantom , or for Yvonne , they deserve justice . But before that , you're going to tell me everything . Who is behind this ? Who is worth your betrayal ? " 18:28 Wed , Sep 24