“I can handle it without you, Isaac. Watch as I succeed and enjoy the riches you'll never get to enjoy. May you perish before you can spend all your wealth!"

Jaylen's words spewed out in a fit of anger before he turned and fled. He denied Isaac the chance to make things difficult for him.

Knowing Isaac's fiery temperament all too well, Jaylen understood that staying there would only lead to torment and abuse.

He wasn't foolish enough to subject himself to Isaac's wrath. Meanwhile, in Isaac's office.

Frustration washed over him as he dropped his pen and pressed a hand to his forehead.