Chapter 888

Zack struggled to swallow the bitterness and anger boiling inside him, his emotions a tangled mess of humiliation and frustration. With his head hanging low, he avoided everyone's gaze, wanting nothing more than to escape the situation and the judgmental stares around him. But just as he was about to leave, Andrew's voice cut through the tense silence. "Hold on. You're not leaving yet," Andrew said, his tone dripping with mockery. "Weren't you just promising to bow to me if Mr. Terrell showed up? Don't tell me you're backing out now." The crowd froze, the atmosphere growing even heavier. "A promise is a promise," Andrew continued, his voice calm but sharp. "What's the matter, Zack? Are you thinking of breaking your promise?" Everyone had heard Zack's arrogant claim earlier, but most had dismissed it as bluster. Now, Andrew had dragged it back into the spotlight, leaving Zack with nowhere to hide. The onlookers, who had assumed the drama was over, perked up again, thei