Chapter 155

John noticed Atlas' disdain. Sadly, he understood that Atlas had all the right to be contemptuous. He dragged himself back to the Kingstons. Jerome blocked his way. Trembling, Jerome confronted him, "Dad, are we going to let this slip? If we do that, the Kingston family will be damned!" As the crowds separated Jerome from Atlas and John, he couldn't hear the contents of their conversation. He did however witness John getting on his knees, which was humiliating for the Kingstons. John turned around slowly and uttered, "Get on your knees!" Shocked, Jerome questioned, "Dad, what did you just say?" John repeated himself, "Get on your knees! If you don't, I will no longer see you as my son." Jerome had no choice but to get on his knees. His legs turned to jelly. Moments later, John approached Michael. Michael asked in a shaking voice, "Grandpa, what about my sister—" Before he could react, John had slapped him across the face. "It's all your fault! The Kingstons wouldn't have other