Chapter 101. Ebbed Life

The tension in the room grew palpable as Caleb's ominous words hung in the air like a dark cloud, casting a shadow over Gerard, Nathan, Yvette, and Mia. Gerard's voice quivered with a mixture of fear and defiance as he confronted his uncle's chilling intentions.

"So what now? What are you going to do to us?" Gerard's voice was strained, his eyes locked onto Caleb's form.

Caleb, with a cold smile, rose from his seat, his gaze icy as he addressed Gerard's question directly. "Now that I want you out of the equation, there's only one thing to do to get all Huxley's properties to myself. That is to kill you," Caleb stated matter-of-factly, his tone devoid of remorse or hesitation.

"You won't get away with this, Uncle. Why do I even have to call you Uncle after doing all these to us?" Gerard's voice trembled with a mix of anger and disbelief.

Nathan, sensing the gravity of the situation