Chapter 591

A flicker of mocking amusement played across Kevin’s lips. “So, let me guess—you’re telling me that if I apologize and pay up, everything goes back to normal. But if I refuse, I’ll be held responsible and deal with the fallout myself?”

Though Kevin smiled, it didn’t reach his eyes.

These officials had been in the game long enough—they’d seen it all. They weren’t easily shaken by Kevin’s demeanor. Still, they expected him to pay for what he’d done.

“Glad you understand,” one of them said coolly.

But Kevin wasn’t the kind of man to bow to pressure—especially from people abusing their power.

If they came knocking on his door, then they had no one to blame but themselves.