Chapter 518

The Scott family's estate was extensive, influential, and governed by strict rules. Maeve knew exactly what kind of man her father was. As the head of the family, Patrick never bent the rules or showed favoritism, not even to spare Philip because of their brotherly bond. On the surface, Philip's gambling seemed like his own issue, but it endangered the entire Scott family. In fact, it already had. Philip's cheek muscles twitched as he struggled for words. "Philip Scott!" Maeve demanded. "This is the last time I'm asking you. Did you kill my father?" "Yes! I killed him!" Philip exploded. "He was so rigid! Just because he found out about my gambling, he wanted to kick me out of the family! He was ruthless!" His face contorted with rage, veins bulging. "I am his brother! All I did was borrow money to pay off my debts, and he reprimanded me! He even wanted to throw me out! The Scott family is my home too. Who was he to do that?" "You got yourself involved in gambling! What was wron