Chapter 73

　　Damon 　　Romin's sneer deepened, his eyes gleaming with a cunning spark. He poked at me, stirring up the already charged atmosphere. 　　"Your father? But I am your father. I didn’t steal anything from you. In fact, you owed me everything, even your life." 　　I felt a surge of anger and disbelief, my fists clenching involuntarily. Romin's manipulation cut deep, and the crowd's murmur intensified, torn between allegiance and doubt. His deceitful words echoed in my ears, adding a layer of personal betrayal to the growing conflict. 　　The crowd buzzed with confusion; conversations exchanged like hidden secrets. I retorted, a self-assured smirk dancing on my lips, "I am not mistaken, FATHER. Or should I say, Uncle Romin?" 　　The words lingered, like a sudden jolt of electricity zipping through the group. The onlookers wore expressions of curiosity, their eyes reflecting unspoken questions bouncing around in their minds. Some, more seasoned, pieced together the puzzle faster than others. Our si