The system's punishment!.

Chapter 56

The sharp crack of a bullet pierces the air, and in an instant, pain shoots through Ethan's leg as the bullet finds its mark.

He clutches his injured limb, feeling the bone dislocate as he limps towards his waiting car.

Gritting his teeth, he reaches the driver's seat and fumbles for the gear shift.

"Hugh," he groans through clenched teeth, trying to maintain focus.

The engine roars to life, and he speeds away from the scene, the pain pulsating with each beat of his heart.

Minutes pass, and he finally arrives at his home. With trembling hands, he attempts to patch himself up, but his makeshift first-aid efforts prove ineffective as the blood continues to gush from the wound. Desperation takes hold, and he systematically dials Samuel's number.

"What happened?" Samuel's voice crackles through the phone.

Ethan winces as he replies, "Just come here!"

He collapses onto his sofa, gasping for air, beads of sweat forming on his forehead.

It feels like an eternity, but eventually
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