Chapter 130

Liam's roar echoed through the room, making the walls seem to tremble. Grace's face went pale instantly. She knew—this time, she'd really crossed the line. No matter how high her status in the Carter family was, when her behavior clashed with the family's honor, Liam, as the head of the house, would never let it slide. "Uncle, I just—" Grace stammered, trying to explain, but Liam cut her off sharply. "Enough!" he snapped. "Grace, I'm beyond disappointed in you! I'll use your double to take the punishment and send the footage to Dr. Reed, but you'd better behave from now on!" Everyone in the Carter family had a stand-in, meant exactly for situations like this. It was their unspoken rule—only insiders were aware of it. Soon, Grace's double was brought in. Liam didn't waste words. He simply grabbed the whip and lashed it hard across the double's back. The double screamed in pain but didn't dare retaliate, only gritting her teeth and enduring. "This is what you deserve," Liam said coldly a