Chapter 24
SLAP!
The sharp sound of Jaden’s slap echoed through the air, leaving the thug reeling with the sting. “If you know you’re wrong,” Jaden growled, voice low and menacing, “what should you be doing?”
A moment of realization hit the man like a thunderstrike. His eyes widened as he stared at Marvin, his guilt settling like a heavy weight in his chest.
He scrambled to his feet, bowing low in front of Marvin. “I’m sorry, brother Marvin. It’s my fault. I offended you. Please… don’t take it personal.”
Bob rushed forward, his face twisted with fear, his voice trembling as he begged. “Please, elder Marvin, forgive us. I’m sorry. I’ll return the protection fee—and even give you double! I’ll never bother you again, I swear!”
The rest of the men–including Kane, whose pride seemed to shrivel with each passing second–followed suit, groveling. “Please, brother Marvin, forgive us! We’ve wronged you. We were stupid.”
“Please… I’m sorry, brother Marvin,” another man whimpered. “Don’t let us die like this!”
Their words blended into a cacophony of desperate pleas, but Jaden remained silent, watching them squirm.
Kane, who had remained kneeling the entire time, turned to Jaden. His voice broke with desperation. “Please, King, I didn’t know it was you. Have mercy… Please, I beg you.”
Jaden’s lips curled into a dark, cruel smile. “I never said it was your fault,” he responded, his tone laced with mockery.
Kane’s eyes flashed with confusion, his brow furrowing. “Then why… Why did you beat me so badly?”
Jaden’s gaze hardened. “Each of you… break either your hands or your legs. Now.”
Kane’s face turned pale. “W–what? King, that’s too much! Please!”
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