Chapter 552

Lionel was in a complete mess, throwing himself at Elliot's feet, hugging his sturdy thighs, and wailing at the top of his lungs: "Mr. Jenkins, I'm sorry! It's all my fault. Can't you just give me a double beating? I don't want to go to Thiran to mine coal! I'd rather die than leave you! Considering the many years of hard work and loyalty I've dedicated to you, please give me another chance to make amends!" At the end of his plea, he made sure to add a little spit near his eyes, looking sorrowful as his howl seemed genuinely heartfelt. Elliot thought, 'Here we go again…' He was thoroughly disgusted by this performance and gave Lionel a gentle kick. "I'm not leaving! I'd rather die than go to Thiran, so you might as well kill me! Dying at your hands would be my blessing!" Lionel clung to Elliot's legs, refusing to let go, swaying back and forth with each kick. Elliot was annoyed, yet he could not help but laugh at Lionel's shameless antics. In an angry tone, he said, "I