Chapter 27

Just as Nicholas tried to move, another needle was swiftly inserted, paralyzing him completely. Nolan then nodded while lifting Nicholas' right hand. "These are the hands that beat Audrey, aren't they?" With that, he took out ten golden needles and began to insert them into the gaps between Nicholas' fingernails. If Nicholas were able to move or scream at this moment, his cries would surely be earth-shattering. But now, he was immobilized and unable to make a sound. Meanwhile, Lincoln and his men watched on in horror. From the way Nicholas' eyes darted around, it was clear he was on the brink of madness. However, the insertion of the ten needles was just the beginning. When Nolan pulled out an assortment of bizarre and sharp tools from his kit, the scenes that followed made Lincoln and his men nauseous and shiver in fear. It was as if they had descended into hell. Each of these tortures was worse than death, and they were all being inflicted on Nicholas. To add insult to injur