Chapter 1328: "Please... Letgo..." The voice was low, hoarse from crying and screaming, barely more than a whisper.
As Johnson stepped into the room, the man bound to the central pillar stirred. His clothing was shredded, his body bruised and bloodied. The moment the man saw Johnson, a flicker of hope ignited in his eyes.
"Please... Please letgo. I know I..." "Messed up. I realize my mistake now. Just letgo..." Niko's voice trembled with panic.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe had long since passed through the phases of denial and arrogance. At first, he had been defiant, believing himself untouchable. Then cfear, pleas, and now... hopeless submission.
Since the day Johnson had taken him, he had clung to the belief that his father would cto his rescue.
He had imagined Johnson bowing before his power, begging him. But that fantasy had shattered with every passing day.
No one had cto rescue him.
Eventually, he had learned from one of the guards about Catherine's real identity.
She was the second daughter of the Hoffman family, one of the eight powerful families in the country.
Niko had finally realized his mistake then.
How could he have been so foolish and reckless as to harm someone like Catherine? "Mr. Hoffman," Niko sobbed, tears streaming down his battered cheeks.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"I was wrong. Please... Forgive me. Letgo..." Niko's desperate pleas echoed through the room like a broken record, but not a single flicker of emotion crossed Johnson's face. Standing tall and composed, he looked down at Niko with an expression that radiated quiet authority.
See more chapters at gl no vels.☐☐☐ "I have a question for you," Johnson said, his voice low but unmistakably commanding.
Niko nodded hastily, his head bobbing like a puppet. “Askanything. I swear-whatever I know, I'll spill it all. I won't keep a single thing from you!" Johnson's gaze sharpened. "Do you know someone by the nof Holley Lewis?" Niko blinked in confusion, then immediately shook his head. "No, I don't." Johnson studied his reaction closely. It seemed Niko was telling the truth.
After a moment, Johnson continued, "What about Baker Wright?D@ydu e know him? Once again, Niko's response was immediate. "Never heard of him, either."
Johnson's brow furrowed slightly. Seeing this, Niko rushed to explain, "Honestly, Mr. Hoffixan I'm telling the truth. I've never even heard of those names before. Please, believe me."
Johnson leaned in just slightly, his tone tightening. "Then tellhow exactly did you get admitted to Irondeer University?"