Chapter 51 The man from five years ago reappeared

With that, the man landed a kick squarely on her chest. The woman, who was already frail, was sent sprawling backward in a heap of limbs. Despite the blow, she made no protest. Instead, she picked herself up and continued her plea, "Alex, please, have some mercy. Just a little bit, I promise I'll leave right away, I won't be a bother." With that, she crawled towards him again. Disgusted, the man drew a knife from his pocket, pointing it menacingly at her. "You don't plan on leaving, do you?" At the sight of the knife, the woman recoiled, scrambling to her feet and stumbling away. Surveying the scene, I had no intention of lingering. I was ready to find an exit and leave. As I was about to look away, my eyes caught the snake pattern on the knife in the man's hand. My mind buzzed, and a flood of familiar memories surged forward. I knew that knife. Five years ago, in a Mandala hotel, that man had pressed it against my throat, threatening to slit my veins and make me bleed out if I