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Ashton's control snaps, his pent-up frustration and anger erupting like a volcano. Without hesitation, he delivers a powerful punch to Damon's stomach, the impact causing Damon to double over in excruciating pain. But Ashton's rage refuses to abate. Blow after blow rains down upon his brother, a relentless torrent of punches, each one driving Damon closer to the edge of surrender.

Damon crumples under the onslaught, collapsing to the floor, his body wracked with coughs that splatter crimson droplets upon the ground. Helpless and broken, he offers no resistance, accepting the punishment as a grim penance for his transgressions. In this moment, he feels a twisted sense of relief, as if the physical pain inflicted by his own brother is a tangible representation of the pain he has caused others.

Meanwhile, Thomas, a passive observer, watches the scene unfold with a mix of annoyance and detachment. He rolls his eyes, seemingly unimpressed by the spectacle of violence before him. His noncha