The man\u2019s hands trembled as he slowly stepped out of the Mercedes.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
The once arrogant smirk had disappeared completely.<\/p>\n
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Now\u2014<\/p>\n
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only fear remained.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
The bodyguards surrounded the vehicle silently.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Their polished black shoes echoed against the empty road.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
The boy stood calmly beside his damaged bike.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Watching everything.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Mr. Kane forced out an awkward laugh.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s been a misunderstanding\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n
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But nobody responded.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Then\u2014<\/p>\n
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another luxury car arrived.<\/p>\n
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A long black limousine stopped beside the road.<\/p>\n
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The rear door opened.<\/p>\n
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A powerful man in a dark suit stepped out.<\/p>\n
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Cold eyes.<\/p>\n
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Sharp expression.<\/p>\n
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An aura that silenced everyone instantly.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
The boy lowered his head slightly.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\u201cDad\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
The chairman looked at the scratched bicycle first.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Then at the frightened driver.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
His voice was calm.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Too calm.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\u201cYou insulted my son over an accident?\u201d<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Mr. Kane swallowed nervously.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\u201cI-I didn\u2019t know who he was.\u201d<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
The chairman stepped closer.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s the problem.\u201d<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
His eyes hardened.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\u201cYou only respect people with power.\u201d<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Silence covered the road again.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Even the bodyguards avoided eye contact.<\/p>\n
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Then suddenly\u2014<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
the chairman surprised everyone.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
He turned toward his son.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\u201cAre you hurt?\u201d<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
The boy shook his head softly.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m okay.\u201d<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
The father smiled proudly.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
But when he looked back at Mr. Kane\u2014<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
his face turned cold again.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\u201cCancel his contracts.\u201d<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
One bodyguard immediately nodded.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, sir.\u201d<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Mr. Kane\u2019s face lost all color.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
His knees nearly gave out.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\u201cPlease\u2026 you can\u2019t do this\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
But the chairman had already turned away.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
For him\u2014<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
the conversation was over.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
As the limousine doors closed\u2014<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
the boy looked back one last time.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
And quietly said,<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\u201cNext time\u2026<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
be kinder to people before you know who they are.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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