Chapter 324

Jasmine stared in disbelief, eyes wide with shock.

"Did he seriously just run away?"

Without hesitation, Alex gripped the axe tightly and swung it fiercely.

The blade spun through the air, slicing toward Hugh. But Hugh, as if sensing danger behind him, dodged swiftly to one side, narrowly escaping.

Heart pounding in desperation, Hugh sprinted toward the cover of the jungle, convinced he had cheated death.

Just steps away from safety, his body lurched violently forward, and he crashed face-first onto the dusty earth.

Pain exploded in his leg.

Glancing back, Hugh's heart sank as he saw another axe embedded in the ground behind him and his severed ankle lying nearby, blood soaking into the dirt.

Frantic, Hugh summoned all his remaining strength, channeling his inner energy to stem the bleeding.

If he could hold out, the doctor might still salvage his limb.

"Please, please! Spare me!" Hugh wailed, his voice trembling, the bravado gone from his desperate eyes.

Alex approached slowly, his face unreadable, studying the pathetic figure on the ground.

This man—once arrogant and fierce—had folded like paper when truly tested. "Jasmine," Alex sighed deeply, turning his gaze toward her, "It's your choice. He kidnapped you, hurt you. What happens next is up to you."

Jasmine stepped forward confidently, her smile cold and unforgiving.

"Wh-what will you do to me?" Hugh stammered, terror gripping him.

His mind raced. How had he fallen so far? He was a level-50 powerhouse, unstoppable in every battle he'd fought.

Yet here he was, helpless before some nobody kid.

Who was this guy?

"You know, Hugh," Jasmine said calmly, leaning over him slightly, "I warned you about Alex. I told you exactly how dangerous he was, but you didn't believe me."

She flashed a chilling smile. "Alex, would you mind making sure he'll never forget today? Shatter his knee."

"With pleasure," Alex replied coolly, stepping next to Hugh and delivering a casual but brutally powerful kick.

Hugh screamed, agony tearing through him as the bone in his knee shattered.

"I was wrong!" Hugh gasped desperately, tears streaming down his face. "Jasmine, I believe you now! Your man is powerful-he's unbeatable! Please forgive me!"

Jasmine crouched, looking directly into Hugh's desperate eyes.

it. How much is your miserable life worth to

stammered,

Put a price tag

Hugh offered weakly, desperation clear in his shaky

all you're worth, then I'll gladly send the money to your father—and end your life here. Cheap revenge." "Ten million?"

slowly, unimpressed.

million?" Hugh's voice

bashing my head, causing me all this pain? I'd

desperately, face pale

do better,"

billion," Hugh pleaded desperately, his voice barely audible

thoughtfully, then gave a cunning smile. "So close, Hugh. How about we make it a round ten billion?

seven

"Done," Jasmine declared coldly.

Seven billion dollars is perfect since he won't need legs

more, its blade gleaming ominously, as Hugh's

the ten billion! I'll transfer some stocks right now," Hugh

"Good," Jasmine growled coldly.

"Do it

an ambulance. Who

lucky-it was

save that

Cut after

all."

Alex and Jasmine emerged from

who had remained strong and composed during

way beneath her, and she nearly collapsed face-first. Alex caught her swiftly, concern flooding

you alright? Do you

Jasmine shook her head slowly.

Ms. Kingston!" Four stepped forward, eager

you're injured. I can't burden you like

slapped her chest defiantly, pretending

pain.

I say so!" Jasmine snapped, suddenly fierce. Her eyes narrowed

Four shot back, her tone flaring with wounded

you're badly hurt-you're so totally, absolutely, pathetically weak!" Yasmine spat, her

with bitterness.

seethed with resentment:

to carry me! Why did you

Can't you read

help. Ungrateful brat!" Four snapped, turning abruptly

anymore. Please," she murmured weakly. "Alright," Alex sighed with gentle resignation, scooping her effortlessly

beneath her fierce exterior. Her

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