CHAPTER 55: THE TRANSACTION

Andreas touched his face, and blood immediately appeared on his hand. He pinched the wound, the metallic smell of blood rushing into his nose. "Other than my father, no one has ever hurt me before," Andreas said, his voice steady despite the pain. Victoria chimed in, a bitter smile on her lips. "Funny, only my father was able to hurt me from childhood to adulthood, but he's gone now." Victoria's words ignited a spark in Andreas. He shouted, "Bring it on!" Victoria tossed her bag aside with a determined look. "I don't need a bag. Let's see who falls first." "Even if you use the bag, you can't beat me," Andreas retorted, narrowing his eyes. "That's not necessarily true," Victoria smirked. With that, Victoria rushed towards Andreas. When she got close, she leaped and kicked him in the abdomen. Andreas reacted quickly, grabbing her kicking leg. Victoria's other foot landed firmly on the ground, and she bent the captured leg forward, exerting force to break free from Andreas's grip.