CHAPTER 304

Another man helped the assistant, gently lifting him to his feet. "Sir, are you okay?" he asked, putting up eyes that were wide with concern.

Oliver winced as he tried to speak, his voice was hoarse and strained. "The secretary... they beat us," he managed to say, gasping with pain.

The men exchanged glances, putting up expressions that were dark with anger and disbelief. "Let's get you to the car," one of them said firmly. "We need to get you out of here."

They carefully guided Oliver and his assistant to the waiting cars, their support was the only thing keeping the two men upright.

The parking lot, now felt like a safe haven from the brutality they had just endured.

The men helped Oliver into the back seat of his car, where he slumped against the seat, with his body that was wracked with pain.

His assistant was gently placed beside him, still clutching his side and breathing heavily.

Oliver winced as he settled into the back seat, his body was hurting with every movement.

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