removed from the will
However, the father now revealed the effects of Gavin’s betrayal. His disinheritance was the result of his actions. With a shrinking heart but a firm resolve, the father explained his decision. It was not simply about money or property; it was a statement about trust, respect and the effects of one’s actions. Gavin, who had been the sole heir, now found himself excluded from the bequest he had accepted.
Peak of arrogance
These revelations intersected with Gavin’s peak hubris as they unfolded. Moments before his father’s arrival, he had remained in the mansion, proud and uncompromising. His arrogance faced a harsh reality in the face of the truth of his inheritance and the loss of it. At that moment, his greatest security collided with the deepest truth, leaving him reeling in its wake.