Chapter 86

Lance sat in one of his chairs, Roxanne sitting beside him while His father sat in the opposite chair facing them. Neither of them had said a single word to each other since coming in five minutes ago. They were both silent and still, as if they were locked in a battle of wills. Roxanne felt uncomfortable being the only one who had spoken. She had no clue about what to talk about, so she just sat there and kept her mouth shut, allowing the thick tension that hung in the air, continue to grow. After it seemed like a eternity had passed, Henry finally released a sigh and eased up. "I see this is the path you've chosen." He said as his eyes scanned over Roxanne. "And I see how much she has changed you." Lance sat up and leaned forward, his eyes locked with his father. "What exactly are you trying to say, father?" He asked, his tone was low and threatening. Henry returned the gaze and his expression grew serious. "I'm saying, that although this path you've chosen will come with great conse