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Chapter 52: The Reckoning

Penulis: Bliss Ositas
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Bosco and Elliot, still dizzy from the earlier strikes, stumbled to their feet. Their faces were flushed with rage, humiliation burning beneath their skin.

Without thinking, both brothers lunged toward William, their fists raised, their movements messy and desperate.

The entire hall gasped, everyone expecting another violent collision.

But William’s men reacted first.

The four bodyguards stepped forward in a synchronized motion, like soldiers trained for war.

They swung their bats upward in a clean, coordinated sweep, crossing them in the air and blocking Bosco and Elliot’s fists before either could land a hit.

The sound of impact, flesh meeting thick steel, rang sharply through the hall.

Bosco and Elliot froze instantly, trembling.

Their hands hung in the air helplessly as they stared at the cold metal inches from their faces.

A ripple of fear spread across the hall. Parents pulled their children back. Some guests covered their mouths in shock.

Others took a step behind tables a
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