STEPPING ASIDE.
Author: Kaci
last update Last Updated: 2023-12-17 22:09:21

CHAPTER 30: STEPPING ASIDE.

Although Justin was physically fit, he was one who always avoided having physical altercations as much as possible, hence, the reason for his fright now that he was confronted.

His eyes dilated, and he began getting sweaty, as the thugs advanced towards them.

One of the thugs swung his hand at the bodyguard, with a knife in hand. The bodyguard skillfully blocked the attack, and broke his arm from the elbow joint using his other hand. He screamed out in pain.

The bodyguard then struck him on his throat, causing him to fall to the ground, gasping for breath. The other thug rushed at the bodyguard running directly with the knife with both hands.

The bodyguard grabbed his hands with both his hands from above, and twisted both of the thug's hands, breaking some of his fingers, disarming the thug.

He then nodded the thug on his nose, destabilizing him as blood gushed out of his nose. He then struck him in the throat as well, taking him down.

Justin stood beh
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