Falling for a Lie: My Stepbrother's Hidden Revenge

Chapter 207

Immediately after, the smooth flesh on his back was brutally torn apart by the barbs of the training, when, causing deep wounds to appear. Bloodstains became evident, and a sharp pain surged through him, It was only the first lash, and Edgar felt cold sweat forming on his forehead, Gritting his teeth and tending his muscles, he maintained a straight posture, enduring the pain in silence,

Uncle Alfred noticed the bandage in the middle of Edgar’s vest and deliberately avoided striking that area, However, this meant that fewer spots on his back could withstand the punishment. When the fifteenth lash landed, his upper back, divided by the bandages, was crisscrossed with bleeding wounds. The whip sliced through his flesh, causing it to split open.

Edgar’s breathing grew heavier, and veins protruded on his forehead. Even his eyelashes trembled uncontrollably. Yet, he pressed his lips tightly, determined not to let out a sound of humiliation. Deep inside, he chuckled to himself. After being away from home for over a decade, he had nearly forgotten his true identity. He had started to believe that he was nothing more than a pampered Mr. Fallen. Now, with his body weakened by luxury, his ability to endure punishment had significantly diminished.

Uncle Alfred’s hand trembled. The upper half of Edgar’s back was drenched in blood, leaving no untouched area. Superímposing new bloodstains on top of the previous ones would be futile, given the whip’s relentless force. Unable to bear it any longer, Uncle Alfred shifted his focus to Edgar’s waist.

Once again, the training whip was raised, and a sharp swishing sound cut through the air. Edgar’s body trembled violently, and his back finally gave in. He managed to support himself with one hand, preventing himself from collapsing to the ground and facing further embarrassment. The sound of the whip ceased behind him, but a sudden, sharp pain struck his chest, causing blood to gush out.

“Mr. Fallen!” Eric cried out, her voice filled with terror and her eyes turning red. Her heart trembled as she witnessed the twenty lashes inflicted upon him.

Sylvia, too, felt her heart quiver, observing the scene with worry. “Stop! Let’s leave now!”

Edgar let out a sigh of relief and cast a stern gaze at Eric. “You’re merely a subordinate of our country’s Bureau of Investigation. This is not your place to speak!”

“Mr. Fallen, if you continue enduring this punishment, you will die!” Eric’s voice choked with emotion. “The S404 virus in your body is only suppressed, not cured! With such severe injuries and weakened resistance, the virus will soon spread. You will die!”

Ignoring her words, Edgar pinched his thigh and took a deep breath, straightening his back once more, assuming the most steadfast posture. Did it hurt? Yes, it did. But he couldn’t leave without uttering a word. There was still a threat looming beside Sylvia, and he intended to resolve that final problem before departing, free from regrets. Moreover, if he were to retreat now, the twenty lashes he had endured would be in vain.

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“Continue,” Edgar ordered, disregarding Eric’s trembling voice. “Uncle Alfred, carry on!”

Eric’s eyes turned red with anger, his fists clenched tightly. He was a mere bystander, an outsider in this situation. Uncle Alfred, after considering for a moment, glanced at the two bodyguards present in the room. “You are no longer needed here. Go outside and keep watch.”

“Yes,” the two bodyguards acknowledged and left the room, ensuring privacy for the remaining proceedings.

the training whip before resuming his position. With ten more lashes to go, he swung the whip, the sound reverberating through the air. Each strike left its mark on the

rise now,” Uncle Alfred announced, his tone carrying a sense of finality. He proceeded to clean the training whip once again. “Remember, you have three days. You must

Eric’s support, Edgar slowly stood up and expressed his gratitude. “Thank

lashes would only hit his lower back.

exited the room, leaving only Edgar, Eric,

behind.

Alfred wiped the blood off the whip one more time and

cautiously made her way into the abandoned construction site, keenly observing her surroundings. She wondered why she hadn’t noticed any

she caught sight of a familiar tall figure in a remote and dilapidated chamber. Eric happened to be assisting Edgar in fastening the last

seeing Sylvia’s arrival, Eric discreetly tucked the tie into her trousers pocket, maintaining a silent stance with her head bowed.

breath, concealing the pain coursing through his back. When his gaze met Sylvia’s, his black

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about the situation she had stumbled upon.

lips. “There was a loose button on my collar. When Eric noticed,

glanced at Eric, who remained with her head lowered. Walking closer to Edgar, she scrutinized him once more. “Then

received information about someone coming for secret investigation, so I came to take

her attention to Eric. “Is

hesitated for a couple of seconds before responding

cold outside. I would like to return to the Cloud View Villa.”

unperturbed by his attempt at affection, her eyebrows

Eric had kept her head lowered and made an effort to conceal it, Sylvia noticed that her eyes were slightly red. As she shifted her gaze back to Edgar, she observed his pallor and the faintness of

fine this

couldn’t shake off the peculiar scent lingering in the

metallic odor.

fist betrayed his inner tension. With a light cough, he blocked his lips and spoke. “I might have caught a cold last night. It’s nothing serious. I’ll just go back and

on reality tightened. She couldn’t ignore the unsettling presence of fresh blood that stained the floor. Squatting down, she reached out to touch the crimson pool, but her wrist was abruptly

filled with a mix of apprehension and determination. “Sylvia, please trust me.

her growing concerns, she chose to trust him, at least for the