Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 197: Harsh Punishment

Julian took the whip from Aurora, who recounted to him the various cruelties Zachary had inflicted upon her in the past. He had stabbed her hand with a compass, placed snakes in her bed, hid large spiders in her backpack, and even shredded the clothes she was to wear for a competition. Every day, Aurora lived in the shadow of Zachary and Ivy, constantly vigilant against their schemes to torment her.

Recalling the cautious Aurora of old pained Julian, who was unaware of the many troubles that had transpired within the Montgomery family. Now that Zachary was at his mercy, Julian was not about to let this opportunity slip by. Grandpa Montgomery also approved of Aurora's plan, stating, "Alright, Julian will take my place. Do not stop unless I say so."

Julian was eager to begin, replying, "Yes, Grandpa." The doors were now closed, and Zachary had missed his chance to escape, retreating step by step. "Mr., Mr. Barnett, please no!" he pleaded.

"Mr. Montgomery, I am only following orders. Please, don't make this difficult for me," he said, though he quickened his step. A lash from the whip elicited a scream from Zachary, who had hoped Julian would merely make a show of it. To his dismay, Julian struck much harder than Grandpa Montgomery ever did.

Zachary didn't have time to tend to his wounds and took off running. The living room was spacious enough; if he could just run fast enough, Julian wouldn't be able to hit him. His ability to run fast was perhaps his only strength, having been a sprint champion at sports meets.

He thought he was fast enough, but Julian was faster and soon caught up with him. Another lash struck him on the back, causing Zachary to increase his pace in response to the pain. Although fast, Zachary lacked stamina, and Julian, maintaining a steady pace, whipped him every time he slowed down.

Zachary felt like a horse that gets whipped for slowing down; Julian was clearly doing this on purpose. Aurora watched with delight. If Julian had subdued Zachary with a few lashes, what fun would there be left?

This was a double blow for Zachary, both physically and mentally. He dreaded Julian's next strike, always unexpected. Meanwhile, Aurora sat nearby, enjoying the rare spectacle, as Zachary's cries filled the room.

"Grandpa, I think that's enough. He should know his lesson by now," Aurora said after she had seen enough, continuing to ingratiate herself with the old man. They were all villains, and she played the role of the wise and caring granddaughter. Genevieve truly regretted letting Aurora escape to America.

with her when she was still a vulnerable child, rather than letting her grow into such a sly

and he was still his grandson, which softened Grandpa Montgomery's heart. "Mom, I'm in so much pain!" Zachary complained, limping over with

she instructed. She knew that Julian had brought this up

change his

wrong. I was led astray in a moment of folly. I promise I'll never dare again. Please forgive me," Zachary

"And the money?"

touch gambling ever again." It was best for Zachary to admit his mistakes

but don't think about joining the company anymore. With your kind of

and seeing Zachary like this,

back on your word. Look, Zachary already

thing before! It infuriates me. Anyway, his father has many friends; let him find work at another company," Grandpa Montgomery

me another chance." Zachary wasn't really keen on any director position;

end for them. He didn't want to spend his life

can't keep both of us from entering the company," Ivy, also

I just can't feel secure right now," Grandpa Montgomery was tired of the back-and-forth. After such a major blunder by Zachary,

issues. I believe Zachary has learned his lesson and will reform,"