"Please give me one more chance. I know you're only angry right now—you're not a heartless father. No matter what you ask me to do, I'll do my best. If you want to punish me or scold me, I'll accept it. As long as it helps calm your anger, I'm willing to bear it!" Winnie pleaded.
"Winnie!" Michael froze for a moment before sharply cutting her off. He didn't believe begging Oscar would help, nor did he want Winnie to humiliate herself like this.
Besides, with Winnie's personality, even when the Olson family had targeted her, she had refused to bow her head or beg anyone. And yet now, for his sake, she was pleading with Oscar in front of everyone.
For her, it was almost the same as crushing every last shred of her own pride.
Oscar watched the two of them. As if a sudden thought had crossed his mind, he let out a cold laugh.
"Fine, then."
A spark of hope flashed in Winnie's eyes.
But under the stunned gazes of Michael and Khloe, Oscar added, "Kneel down and beg me, and I'll forgive you."
Winnie's face instantly turned pale.
Michael grabbed her hand at once and glared at Oscar. "Dad, you've gone too far. She didn't do anything wrong."
"She said it herself—she wants me to punish her," Oscar replied coldly. "Back then, you broke a rib for her. Now, you're giving up everything for her. And she thinks a few pretty words are enough to stay with you?"
Every word dripped with mockery toward Winnie.
Winnie bit down on her lip. She didn't hesitate for long before her knees bent sharply toward the ground.
Michael grabbed her arm tightly. "Winnie! Don't!"
"Let go," Winnie said hoarsely, looking at him with tearful eyes. Her cheeks were already flushed red. "I can do this…"
Oscar stood up and personally opened the office door.
He was deliberately trying to humiliate her.
Then he said coldly, "I don't have much patience. If you don't want to beg for my forgiveness, then forget it."
Khloe couldn't stand it any longer. She walked over and forcefully shut the office door.
Startled, Khloe hurried forward to help her up.
Michael's brows tightened. The pain in his chest was so intense he could barely breathe. His eyes turned red, and he slowly sank to his knees beside her.
When Oscar saw Michael suddenly kneel, shock flashed across his face.
"Michael!"
Ever since Michael was young, he had taught him that a man's knees were worth their weight in gold. And yet now, for Winnie…
"Dad, please let go of your prejudice," Michael said. "I only want to be with the person I love. If you can't even grant me that small wish, then I can only accept that I'll end up disappointing you."
Oscar remained silent for a long time.
Khloe quickly tried to persuade him as well.
"Uncle Oscar, feelings aren't something people can control. They're already married. Whether their future turns out well or badly is something they should bear themselves. Do you really want to play the villain and push everything toward an even worse outcome?"

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