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Chapter 10
Author: AFM31
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No one dared to speak. Only the sound of Halston's fists echoed through the air. The thugs watched in silence as Tom got beaten to a pulp, their pupils trembling. They did not expect that courier to be still able to overpower them, even when Tom had brought more people this time.

Julian and Nick stood frozen, their mouths wide open. Halston had not been bluffing when he said he could take Tom down. The arrogant man who had been threatening them earlier was now curled up in a corner, his face bloodied and bruised.

The tension rose as Halston raised his fist again. Kyra jumped up with a gasp, her breath shaky.

"Stop! Don't continue this!" she shouted in fear.

Halston immediately stopped, and the hard look on his face softened again. Inside, he cursed himself for leaving such a terrible impression on Kyra.

The thugs took the chance to escape at this moment. They quietly lifted Tom's limp body and tiptoed toward the exit. Their steps were slow and cautious, like frightened mice.

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