Chapter 506

Blood trickled from Lester's blade and fell to the ground. The stench of blood filled the air with an ominous vibe, spreading quietly. Shaken, Dominic could feel death closing in. Fear consumed him, and his voice started to quiver. "You'd better think it through. My dad is a Brigadier, and my grandpa—" But before Dominic could finish, Lester interrupted him. "Is your grandpa really that big of a deal compared to Mr. Wood? By his order, I'm here to kill Matthew. Anyone who stands in my way will be eradicated." Dominic was left speechless. Horace's authority was terrifying. One word from him could send thousands of troops into battle. Horace was totally out of Dominic's league. Lester dropping Horace's name felt like a mountain bearing down on Dominic. His status felt fragile as glass, ready to shatter at any moment. Realizing their situation, Leo and Lucien each grabbed one of Dominic's arms and backed away. Lester smirked with a hint of contempt. "In the face of death, this is al