Chapter one hundred and seventy Nine

Jonathan’s anger boiled over as he held Elena close, his eyes fixed on Atlas’s form. He couldn’t believe what he had just witnessed. Atlas had always been a stupid opponent, but this was a new low. He had the guts to try to assault Elena.

Just as he was about to release Elena and go after Atlas, a group of men appeared out of nowhere, their faces twisted in anger. They descended upon Atlas, their fists flying as they beat him mercilessly. Elena gasped, her eyes wide with shock. “Jonathan, stop them!” she cried.

But Jonathan just stood there, his arms still wrapped around Elena, as he watched the scene unfold. He knew that Atlas had it coming, and he wasn’t about to intervene.

The men beat Atlas until he lay motionless on the ground, his face a bloody mess. Then, they turned and left, leaving Atlas lying there. Jonathan finally released Elena, his eyes still fixed on Atlas’s prone form. “Let’s get out of here,” he growled.

Elena’s heart was still racing as they walked away from the sce