Chapter 7 Nathan slowly turned his head - and froze . Standing behind him was my father . And the murderous glint in my father's eyes made Nathan's blood run cold . Nathan looked at me with confusion . " Who the hell are you ? " My father shook his head . " You don't need to know who I am . You just need to know that today , I'm here to take your life . " In a blink of an eye , my father swiftly grabbed Nathan by the neck . Nathan gasped for air , his face turning beet red as he trembled . Nathan quickly tried to pry my father's hand off his arm , but it was useless . My father's grip was unmovable , a result of years of brutal training . Tessa reacted fast , rushing at my father , trying to kick him with her high heels , but my father countered with a powerful kick and slapped her across the face . Tessa staggered back , incredulous , then pointed at my father , shouting , " Who the hell do you think you are ? How dare you hit me ? Do you know who I am ? " " I'm Nathan Carter's fiancée , the future Mrs. Carter , the future lady of the Carter Group ! A pathetic old man like you ? I could crush you under my foot in a heartbeat . " " I'll give you ten seconds . Get on your knees and apologize to me . If you don't , I'll have your entire family killed . " Tessa stood arrogantly , crossing her arms , imagining the scene of my father groveling before her . But she was wrong . My father , with one swift motion , grabbed her by the chin , squeezing it tight . " Tessa Monroe ? You're the little tramp who tried to ruin Vivian's marriage . ' 11 Tessa's eyes went wide with disbelief , her defiance still lingering in her voice . " She's just a worthless woman , and I'm carrying the Carter family's heir . You dare lay a hand on me , you old bastard , watch out ... " The next second , a loud crack echoed as Tessa's jaw dislocated . She couldn't speak , her mouth hanging open as saliva dripped from it . She looked like she had permanent facial paralysis . " What's the point of having a mouth if you can't even speak properly ? " When Nathan saw my father's iron grip , he no longer dared to stand his ground . With his face turning red , he managed to squeeze out a few words , trembling . " Whatever it is ... let's talk this out ... " Before he could finish , my father let him go . Nathan collapsed to the floor , gasping for air , but he didn't dare take a moment's rest . He immediately dropped to his knees , shaking " Where did I or Nathan go wrong ? Just let us know , we'll make it right . " As long as I can give you something , anything , I'll do it . " Nathan still didn't realize the gravity of the situation . He had no idea who he was dealing with . Tessa had assumed that Carter family's power would intimidate my father , but he wasn't even remotely fazed . It was clear that the Carter family didn't even register in his world . Chapter 7 Nathan , now realizing his mistake , understood that the Carter family was no match for my father . His only option was to beg for mercy . My father calmly wiped his hands with a handkerchief as if he had just touched something unpleasant . " It's not a big deal . Just pay with your family's lives . " As soon as the words left his mouth , Nathan's face turned pale , and he collapsed , unable to stay upright . My father raised his fists , delivering blow after blow to Nathan's head , each punch with full force . " First , you dare betray Vivian and tomorrow , you and your whole family will disappear from this city , turned to dust . " " Second , you dared to leave Vivian in a sauna at 250 ° F , almost killing her . For that , even in death , you won't escape my wrath . " " Third , it's not enough that you've harmed my daughter , but you also tried to hurt my granddaughter . Vivian is my foundation , and Lily is my everything . If you touch my everything , you're asking for trouble . Don't tell me you didn't do anything - standing by and letting it happen makes you just as guilty ! " Ten punches later , Nathan could barely breathe , sprawled on the ground , still trembling and begging for mercy . " You've had your fun , haven't you ? Can you please spare my family ? " " I'll take the punishment , but leave my family out of it . " As he crawled toward my father , his voice trembled with fear . " It was my mistake , but don't hurt my family . " I couldn't be bothered to respond . My father was about to speak , but he noticed the severe burns on my body . He spoke softly , " Oh , of course , but I have one condition . " Nathan looked up , his face twisted in confusion . He tried to smile , but his expression froze as he heard my father's words . " Vivian needs skin grafts . The doctors said human skin works well for grafts . " " Women's skin works even better . "