You're Out, Daddy novel (Natasha and Kenneth)

Chapter 995 A Heated Argument

Just as Anthony was about to speak, he saw Thalia not far away, frantically winking and shaking her head at him.

She was hinting at Anthony not to speak.

Anthony furrowed his brows, then said, “It's just as you all see.”

“What exactly did we see?” Kyle adjusted his sitting position. He went there specifically to clarify that matter, but he could clearly sense that Anthony was beating around the bush.

Anthony pursed his lips. “The parts about unmanned aircraft and Vermillion Base are all correct!”

Kyle narrowed his eyes, instantly becoming serious. “Do you know what people are saying out there right now?”

“I've been a bit busy lately, so I haven't really been keeping up with the news.”

Kyle was so angry he didn't know where to vent. “Right now, everyone outside is saying that Darknetz and DX have joined forces to wipe out the Vermillion Base.”

Upon hearing that, Anthony remained unimpressed. He furrowed his brows, then looked at Kyle. “What's your take on that rumor?”

“I—” Kyle looked at the boy, suddenly choking up.

At that moment, Holden looked at Anthony. “You should know something about what's going on between me and DX. So, Anthony, it can't be like what the rumors outside are saying, right?”

Anthony looked at Holden without uttering a word.

However, his silence only made people worry more.

“Have you really teamed up with DX?” Kyle asked directly, his voice noticeably louder.

Holden also looked at the boy, his eyes slightly narrowing.

After hesitating, Anthony finally said, “Kyle, Holden, you consider me a friend, and I feel the same about you. Therefore, I don't want to lie to you.”

Kyle narrowed his eyes at Anthony. “And?”

“Indeed, we teamed up with DX to wipe Vermillion Base out!”

Kyle abruptly stood up, slapping the table.

He looked at Anthony, so angry that he couldn't utter a single word.

Thalia frowned.

Anthony looked at them. “I know you're angry, and I'm aware of my actions. Thus, I accept whatever punishment you want to impose on me.”

“Stop beating around the bush and tell me when did you start colluding with DX,” Kyle asked directly.

Anthony frowned. “It's cooperation, not collusion!”

“What's the difference?” Kyle retorted, “Even if you had no other choice, why didn't you tell us? We're buddies. Why wouldn't we help you? I don't understand why you have to team up with DX. Out of everyone, why DX?” Kyle said, frustrated and upset.

Gradually, Anthony's gaze shifted to Holden, who was standing off to the side.

Holden sat upright, his handsome features slightly tense. His hand, which was resting on the table, was also clenched a bit tighter.

After a long silence, Anthony looked up and said, “I'm sorry.”

With that apology, he only further solidified the “collusion” assumption Kyle had. Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

Kyle looked at the boy. “Why? Haven't I treated you well enough or given you enough authority? Why must you choose DX?”

“Because this is my personal matter. I don't want to drag you all into it!” exclaimed Anthony.

“Bullsh*t!” Kyle suddenly blurted out, seemingly forgetting that the person sitting across from them was just a child no older than ten.

Seeing Kyle angry, Anthony pursed his lips and remained silent, allowing the former to vent.

However, the more Anthony remained silent, the angrier Kyle became. The latter stood up, kicking the chair over with one foot.

Clang!

The chair emitted a muffled sound on the floor.

Thalia, who was sitting, watched with her eyebrows tightly furrowed.

She expected an argument but didn't imagine it would be that severe.

At that moment, Anthony stood up. “I admit my mistake in this matter. Therefore, I will accept any punishment without complaint. Contact me when you've made up your mind!” Without waiting for their response, he left.

“You—” Kyle gritted his teeth.

Seeing the situation, Thalia quickly stepped forward to stop the boy. “Wait a minute!”

“Wait for what?” Anthony asked.

“With how things have progressed, why not just tell them the truth?” said Thalia.

With a slightly narrowed gaze, Anthony glanced at Holden and Kyle in the distance. Softly, he replied, “Isn't what I said the truth?”

“It's not—”

“Also, it's all over now. Most likely, I won't be involved with Darknetz anymore. You don't need to follow me around anymore. Take care!” Anthony said, giving off a strong desire to draw a line between them.

Seeing that, Thalia frowned immediately. “Anthony Watson, is your bad temper flaring up again?”

“I'm being serious!”

“Like h*ll you are!” Thalia cursed directly. “Ignoring the countless times I've risked my life for you, do you think you can just say that and chase me away? Besides, do you think I did all this for you? I did it for your mother. Now that everything's done, you want to cut ties and keep your distance from me? Why don't you ask your mother if she agrees?” Thalia said, emphasizing every word.

Anthony looked up at her. Although Thalia was angry, every word she said was in his defense.

To say he was not moved would be a lie.

However, Anthony no longer wished to keep in touch with her.

He believed the best thing for her would be to leave her out of that matter.

Narrowing his eyes, Anthony didn't say anything more. Instead, he looked at her and said, “I'm leaving first!” With that, he headed straight for the exit.

Seeing the situation, Thalia frowned, aware of his bad temper. Then, she directly ordered someone. “Take him somewhere else to rest first. I'll be there in a bit!”

That someone was unaware of Anthony's identity. He furrowed his brows slightly and asked, “What if the kid starts crying and making a fuss?”

“Just knock him out and carry him away!” said Thalia.

“Understood!” Watching Anthony's figure, that person immediately pursued the former.

Only after everyone had left did Thalia turn around to look at Kyle.

At that moment, Holden was still sitting there, looking rather unwell.

Kyle was standing off to the side, visibly fuming. Clearly, he was really upset by what Anthony had said.

Walking over, Thalia immediately righted the chair Kyle had just knocked over. She then patted it and said, “Sit!”

Kyle was in no mood for sitting at that moment. He looked at her and said, “I haven't even started with you yet...”

Thalia had anticipated that. Thus, she looked up at him. “I know what you're about to say, but before I bear the brunt of your anger, could you let me say my piece?”

Kyle looked at her and was immediately stunned.

“Do you want to know or not?” Thalia raised an eyebrow.

Kyle was momentarily stunned. Then, he walked straight over to her, pulled out a chair, and plopped down, looking quite emotional.

Thalia swept her gaze over them. “I had anticipated this even before you called, but I didn't expect you all to be so reckless, insisting on escalating the situation to this extent!”

“Do you think I wanted this? Anthony won't say a word about anything. Not only that, he teamed up with DX! Does he even consider us as friends? Even if he really wanted to avenge his mother, do you think we would stand by and do nothing? Why did he have to team up with DX?” Kyle said angrily. Every time he thought about it, he felt that Anthony didn't regard them as friends.

Listening to Kyle's words, Thalia couldn't help but laugh.

Watching her burst into laughter, Kyle furrowed his brows. “Why are you laughing?”