Chapter 27: Maxwell’s decision
Bang! Bang!
The blue-and-white porcelain fell to the ground, shattering into pieces in an instant.
Maxwell and Simon's faces changed in an instant.
This was their father's most beloved collection. He cared for it more than he did his own health, wiping it with a cotton cloth every day, almost as if it were more important than his own life.
But now, John had just smashed it into pieces.
It wasn't just the porcelain that was shattered—it was Stratton's heart.
"Are you insane? Do you think my father isn't sick enough? How dare you destroy his collection? I'm going to kill you!" Simon roared angrily, rushing toward John with a raised fist.
But Maxwell quickly stopped him.
"Calm down. There must be a reason for Mr. Lopez to do this," Maxwell said, his tone measured despite the anger in his eyes.
Simon was confused, unable to understand why Maxwell wasn't as enraged as he was.
"Maxwell, can't you see? He's doing this deliberately to provoke our father! Why are you still defending him?" Simon shouted.