Noah naturally knew about Finnick's methods in dealing with betrayers. Yet, this time, he merely kicked him three times.
All things said, he didn't want Finnick to be too livid since it would affect his health adversely.
"Let this matter go, Finnick," Vivian, who had been listening to them both at the side, blurted out of the blue.
Shocked, Noah's head snapped up, and he stared at her. Likewise, Finnick also gaped at her in surprise.
He has betrayed me and caused us to be separated for five years! And you're now asking me to let it go?
Finnick couldn't quite understand why she would say such a thing.
Aware of his thoughts, Vivian explained her reasons to Finnick.
"Firstly, he's your subordinate, and you failed to protect his parents. This is the first mistake. Secondly, he had a valid reason for doing so - his parents had been kidnapped. Anyone would panic were this to happen to them," she surmised.
Although he had done something wrong, fortunately, his mistake wasn't all that grievous. Besides, he still chose to reveal the truth in the end. That in itself proves that he deserves forgiveness.
"Alright, I'll do as you say." Despite feeling that her arguments made sense, Finnick felt that a betrayal was still betrayal, and it wasn't excusable.
But for her sake, I'll still take her feelings into consideration even if I've got to suppress my anger.
"Noah, you may continue staying by Finnick's side. However, remember one thing - no matter what you do, stop while you're ahead." After saying this, Vivian pulled Finnick up and went upstairs to see how things were between Larry and Mrs. Booker.
Although they had left, Noah, who was left there, remained kneeling for a very long time. This time, he was truly impressed by Vivian's magnanimity, and he harbored bone-deep respect toward her.
Now that I think back on how I had people kidnap Mrs. Norton and planned to kill her unborn baby, I myself think that I was truly too cruel! But since she's not going to pursue the matter, I'll be all the more dedicated to her and Mr. Norton in the future. I'll prove to them that despite having made a mistake once, I certainly won't do it a second time! I'll definitely serve them wholeheartedly!
"Mr. Morrison." Just when Benedict had arrived at the office, he caught sight of his assistant, who was calling out to him while standing by the entrance.
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