54. The Bet
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"Guh-huk!"

Blood spewed from Nash's mouth as a brutal kick landed squarely on his exposed stomach. Writhing in pain, Nash could do nothing but curl up, defenseless.

"So you're the leader of this rebellion?" Adam sneered, kneeling down to meet Nash's gaze, which was barely visible through his swollen eyes. Adam cruelly yanked on Nash's hair, pulling his head back. "You don't look strong, huh? Are you just trying to put up a brave front, or are you deliberately hiding your strength from me?"

Lisa cried out, "No! Don't hurt him, you bastard! Let me go!"

Nash's punishment was carried out in front of the assembled crowd, and Lisa's eyes brimmed with tears as she watched him being beaten.

But instead of deterring Adam, Lisa's scream seemed to only fuel his sadistic pleasure. "Hmm, see? You even have people who care about you. If I had that kind of joy in my life, it would be more enjoyable. Don't you agree?"

Adam smirked, his eyes narrowing as he watched Nash struggle to spit out broken tee
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