180 The Dictator And The Controlled (1/2)

Chamberlain was trying to be cautious because he knew his father was as cunning as a fox. The least suspicion would be probed until the end. So he couldn't show his care for Carl, especially not in front of his father.

He took a deep breath before picking up his phone to place the call.

When Charles Stan answered, Chamberlain's heart skipped a beat. \”F-father.\” He greeted, trying to calm his emotions.

Ignoring his greeting, Charles asked, \”Has Lena decided to leave?\”

\”No, she's staying.\”

\”This is also good. We have to show the public their unwavering support for our family when we're going through hard times.\”

Of course, Charles Stan wouldn't let someone go against him if he doesn't already have a plan. He wanted to show the public that even in adversity, they were united. This front would make the public believe them, feel they're dependable and trustworthy.

\”Father, I heard Stallone got arrested. I thought you wanted him to take over his father's position, making him your puppet.\” Chamberlain's heart thundered as he tried to find out his father's thoughts.

Charles Stan went silent for a few seconds. Unconsciously, he also held his breath. He couldn't help but think his father was already aware. A drop of sweat ran down Chamberlain's face.

\”Where did you get this information? I made sure no one told you.\”

Charles Stan had a flat voice or perhaps just pretending to which is why it's so difficult to analyze him. However, at that moment, Chamberlain knew he had walked into a trap. No, he had run into a trap. He couldn't stop himself from falling into a ditch. It was too late to take back his earlier statement. He should never have asked his father anything.

\”Stallone called me so I was a little surprised because I thought you would want to take over the Blackwood family.\”

Chamberlain hoped his explanation was enough to make his father not suspect him. Of course, it was too late for that.

\”He called you? When did you guys become so close?\”

Chamberlain paled at his father's question. He wanted to hit himself. How could he easily expose himself even though he tried to be cautious?

What could he say? They weren't? That would be a lie and lying was worse than if he admitted.

He hadn't considered why he was unaware of Carl's arrest. He thought it was just his father withholding his plans from everyone just as usual. He did not think that it was a trap.

\”You disappoint me Chamberlain. What have I told you about making friends?\”

Chamberlain could only grit his teeth at his question.

\”This is why I don't want you making friends. You're already questioning me because of Stallone. Is he that important to you?\”

Charles Stan had asked four consecutive questions and Chamberlain failed to answer them. Actually, he did not need his answers, he had already gotten them.

Stallone Blackwood was a stain he had to remove before he corrupted his family.

On that note, Charles hung up.

Chamberlain smashed his phone against the wall. He hated this life, he hated his father, he hated himself.

On hearing the sound of the phone breaking, Lena stumbled into the room with worry. She thought something happened to Chamberlain.

\”Lain what's wrong?\”

When she saw him, she was stunned. Chamberlain was clenching his fist hard and his eyes hard turned red.

She cautiously called him, \”Lain…\”