Can’t Win Me Back novel (Alyssa and Jasper) novel Chapter 1625

Julien got released from his "cell" and taken to the courtyard.

The front yard of Lovelace Residence was packed with people as everyone had gathered there.

Julien was looking fit. He stood tall in the middle of the courtyard. Joseph was sitting on a wooden chair. Julien watched as his father sipped on his tea.

Aidan was standing respectfully by the side. They had also called on an audience to watch the spectacle that was about to happen.

Julien felt extremely uncomfortable. His stomach churned.

Beyond the walls lay a modern civilization, yet within the confines of their home, it remained a feudal society.

When he was young, he always thought that Mandy's actions weren't justified. She was from the Lovelace family. This was a family that gave her such a luxurious life. However, she would rather rebel and escape this family. It wasn't worth it at all.

That said, his heart was being swayed right now. He was tempted to follow in Mandy's footsteps.

"Kneel," Joseph ordered in a cold voice.

Julien straightened his back. He faked a slight smile. "Dad, what century are we in now? We don't even have to kneel when we meet royalty. Isn't it time that we move on from our feudal ways?"

Joseph froze.

Aidan chided, "Julien! You're the one who was in the wrong. You were the one who put our family to shame. Is this how you apologize?"

"You asked me to admit to my mistakes. I did so. I have said what I needed to say. It's not going to happen again in the future."

It was not going to happen again.

When Julien said those words, it felt like his heart was bleeding. It was so painful, as if a part of his heart was being cruelly cut out.

"These are our family's rules. You can either choose to be whipped or have your leg broken. Take your pick." Aidan scowled at him.

One couldn't even tell that they were blood brothers.

This was what the Lovelace family was like. Power, capability, and money were of the utmost importance. Familial relationships were dispensable.

Julien's pupils quivered. Suddenly, he burst out in laughter.

"This is so interesting… It's very intriguing! I'd like to see how your corporal punishment works."

Julien shook his head as he laughed. His eyes were red. "But, we are a family of doctors. Why does our family's corporal punishment have to involve such vulgar tools like a whip and a stick?

"I brought a set of scalpels with me when I came back from Mosgravia. You should just use those! It would be much neater!"