Chapter 678


    Though incredibly tired, Sheena could not sleep well with Nathaniel watching over her.


    Nathaniel quietly gazed at her profile for a while, contemting discussing the matter of the child in her


    belly. However, seeing how exhausted she seemed, he hesitated.


    After much hesitation, Nathaniel decided not to wake her and left the bedroom, closing the door behind


    him. He then drove straight to the dungeon, using the privileges granted by Kelly, which ensured a


    smooth and unobstructed journey.


    The dungeon was dim and damp, with flickering oilmps on the gloomy walls.


    The sound of a heavy whip cracking against flesh became clearer as he advanced further. Yet, despite


    the relentless beating, there were no cries or pleas for mercy, creating an eerie atmosphere.


    The guard opened the cell door, and the overwhelming scent of blood greeted Nathaniel. He leisurely


    walked in, in a rather good mood, enjoying the sight of Lionel’s misery.


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    Lionel’s hands were suspended, and his feet did not touch the ground. After a severeshing, his entire


    body was covered in blood.


    Even though he seemed disoriented, he remained silent.


    Nathaniel extended his hand toward the person whipping Lionel, who respectfully handed over the whip


    handle. He gripped it tightly, casually stirring it in a nearby bucket of saltwater to cleanse the blood.


    The water in the bucket turned red.


    “Lionel, how many times did you strike me before? Now, I’m returning the favor. How does it feel? Are


    you satisfied with their service?”


    Lionel, panting heavily, responded disdainfully, “I’m enjoying every moment! Your people are weak, just


    like you!”


    Despite being trapped and beaten, Lionel continued his defiant attitude in front of Nathanfel.


    Unhappy, Nathaniel furrowed his brow and swung the whip, personally delivering two harshshes.


    If the saltwater soaked into one’s torn and battered skin, it could definitely cause spasms and agonizing


    cries. Yet, Lionel gritted his teeth, refusing to show any signs of humiliation.


    If it were not for the blood dripping from the corner of his mouth, Nathaniel would actually believe that


    Lionel knew no pain.


    Impressed, Nathaniel remarked, “How admirable! Just as expected of someone who has been with


    Elliot for years! But, under severe punishment, even the bravest falter. Our time together is far from


    over. We have branding irons, needles, clubs, sulfuric acid… Let’s go through it all in these seven days!


    Lionel spat blood onto the ground, sneering, “You truly are a beast! Whatever Mr. Jenkins did to you


    before, you’re giving it back to him. How creative!!


    Nathaniel’s face darkened, an expression of unparalleled gloom. He scooped up adle of saltwater


    and sshed it onto Lionel’s body.


    A loud ssh echoed through the dungeon.


    The blood on Lionel’s shirt diluted significantly, but the muscles along his jaw trembled, and his face


    paled.


    ring at Lionel with intense malice, Nathaniel gritted his teeth.


    “I promised Nana to spare your life. Feel free to be arrogant. It’ll only make my torment more ruthless!”


    Still recovering from the intense pain brought by the saltwater, Lionel tried to calm his breathing,


    staying silent.


    Nathaniel noticed Lionel’s stubborn expression and continued his verbal assault, “What’s so great


    about Elliot? Why is everyone sacrificing themselves to save him?”


    Lionel held back the pain, shouting, “Of course, you can’t understand! You’re not even remotely


    comparable to Mr. Jenkins! In this life, the next, or the one after, Ms. Sheena will never love a beast like


    you!”


    Nathaniel lost his mind and grabbed Lionel’s hair, hysterically screaming, “Why doesn’t she like me?


    Why! I love her so much!”


    Lionel scoffed, “If you truly loved her, you wouldn’t hurt her. Do you know the physical toll an abortion


    takes on a woman? You im to love her, yet you care nothing for her well–being. In the end, your


    obsession is just a sick fixation because you couldn’t have her.”


    “No! It’s not true! I love her! I’m the man who loves her the most in this world!” His eyes were deep red,


    repeatedly wailing


    Lionel disdainfully nced at him and continued, “No matter how severe Mr. Jenkins’s own injuries


    were, or even when his body was affected by the 023 serum, as long as Ms. Sheena is in danger, he’s


    ready to sacrifice himself without hesitation. He values Ms. Sheena more than his own life. Yet, he


    never uses this to manipte her into being with him. He silently guards and sacrifices.” After a


    dramatic pause, Lionel said, “Nathaniel, can you do the same if you were in his shoes?”