Chapter 716

Vernon's eyes were filled with rage as he barked orders at Dax. "Don't you have anything better to do? What are you doing here with so many workers? Get out of here with them." Dax hummed in acknowledgment and led the workers away. Soon after, only Matthew and Desmond were left behind. With everyone gone, Vernon waved to his men. "Get him! Beat him to a pulp." The moment Vernon spoke, the sound of throat bone snapping rang out. The burly man leading the group held his neck and dropped to his knees, taking raspy, struggling breaths. His eyes looked like they were about to jump out of his skull, and his mouth was agape as he gasped for air. Soon after, the color drained from his face until it turned pale. With a thud, he fell flat to the ground, motionless. Everyone was caught off guard. Matthew moved so fast that they couldn't even catch a glimpse of him. Vernon snapped back to reality first. "D-did you kill someone? Even if you're friends with this guy with a broken leg, have you