Villain Ch 1576. The Servant Who Swept The Floor Now Owns The Keys [Part 2]
They blinked again.
Mr. Bell gave a faint smile. "Legal support has already been arranged. Everything you'll need has been drafted, reviewed, and set in motion. You won't have to worry about the paperwork, the pressure, or any retaliation. You'll be protected. Entirely."
Liam looked like he couldn't breathe for a second. "But… we can't pay for that."
"You won't have to."
Bell's tone darkened. "Think of it as debt repaid. You were used. I was used. It ends now."
The table went quiet.
Darren slowly leaned back, heart racing.
And Liam looked at Mr. Bell like he was seeing someone survive a fire and then hand them a hose.
Finally, Darren spoke. "Why now?"
Mr. Bell looked them in the eyes. Calm. Calculated. The skyline behind him cast soft light across the table, gold bleeding into glass. He didn't rush the answer. Let the pause sit just long enough to let them feel the weight of the moment.
