Chapter 261 Family Rules

At Prestige Residence, in Annalita’s extremely luxe mansion... Zachary was currently tied to a stake in the courtyard. Annalita, Miranda, and 12 members from the Valentine and Connor families stood around Zachary in the shape of an arc. A team of bodyguards dressed in black stood behind them. The austere atmosphere was stifling. The host for the event was the oldest living member of the Connor family, Richard Connor—Zachary’s oldest paternal uncle. His heart ached as he stared at the bloodied Zachary. “Zach, we’re all family here. You, of all people, should be aware of how harsh our family rules can be. If you refuse to yield, none of us can protect you. Listen to me, let’s have a compromise—break it off with that filthy Simmons woman, and we’ll let you go.” Zachary remained silent. Only the corners of his bloody lips curved arrogantly. “Come on, Zachary! Just nod your head!” Zachary’s third uncle, Theodore Connor, was agonized and agitated too. “The Simmons girl isn’t a respect