Chapter 54

A few minutes later, footsteps echoed down the hallway. "Your dad's here. Let's go," Icarus said as he stood and walked toward the door. Ruth followed him out of the private room. Michael arrived with Isaac and was flanked by several bodyguards. They were stunned when they saw the chaos in the club. This was the Young family's domain! How could it have been trashed like this? "Dad…" Ruth called out as she ran to Michael and hugged him. Michael patted her head, his heart heavy with concern as he tried to comfort her. "It's over, Ruth." "Take her away," Icarus said. "Dr. Frye, aren't you leaving? If the Youngs show up with their men later, it'll be hard to get out," Michael said, his tone serious. "I'm actually waiting for them," Icarus replied. Michael was confused, but then a thought struck him. "Where's Xavier? How is he?" "He's inside." Icarus pointed at the doorway of the private room. When Michael and Isaac stepped inside and saw Xavier's dreadful condition, their faces