Chapter 51: The Chosen One
Zack Hale had never believed in fatherhood. He believed in control.
From the moment his sons were born, he had seen them not as children but as experiments…two living tests to measure strength, discipline, and loyalty.
To him, emotions were flaws, and mercy was weakness. What mattered most was survival.
He had always put Theo and Ethan against each other. Every lesson, every challenge, every mission was a game where only one could come out on top.
Hunger, exhaustion, pain…none of it mattered as long as they learned to win.
He wanted to see who would break first.
At first, his money had been on Ethan. Ethan had charm, quick wit, and cruelty that Zack thought necessary for survival. He could lie with ease and manipulate anyone who stood in his way.
Ethan was like a reflection of Zack's younger self, sharp and cunning, but with less control.
Then came Theo.
