Chapter: 480
Amidst their fury, the members of the Hummer family came to a conclusion–Dustin was a madman!
“Let her go!” Dustin brandished his sword again. This time, he pressed it to Joshua’s neck. The cold, steely look in his eyes made the onlookers subconsciously shudder. They’d seen their fair share of nefarious characters, but this was their first time coming into contact with the cold, inhumane look in Dustin’s eyes. He wasn’t mad, nor had he raised his voice.
On the contrary, he’d been calm and collected throughout the whole exchange. However, the more he acted like that, the more terrifying it was. There was no doubt in everyone’s minds that he would behead Joshua if the Hummer family didn’t do as he said.
“Let … let her go!” Edwin forced out through gritted teeth, ultimately choosing to give in. He couldn’t take this bet, not with Joshua’s life on the line. He’d already witnessed how ruthless Dustin could be.
“Dad!” Tina couldn’t believe her ears. Were they, the almighty Hummer family, going to give in to a brat?
“I said, let her go!” Edwin turned to bellow at her. Nothing mattered more than Joshua’s life.
Tina bit her lip and loosened Natasha’s ties.
As soon as she was free, Natasha gave Tina two tight slaps. Tina stared at her, dumbfounded.
“That’s only the interest you owe me. I’ll collect the rest of my debt later.”
With that, she turned and strutted toward Dustin. She’d never been the type to suffer in silence–since she’d been slapped, she had to return the favor.
“Why, you- Tina gnashed her teeth, looking humiliated. Dustin and Natasha were too obnoxious for words!
“Dustin, we’ve already let her go, so it’s your turn!” Edwin tried his best to suppress his rage. If not for Dustin pulling such dirty tricks, he wouldn’t be in this situation!
“I didn’t say anything about letting anyone go.” Dustin obviously wasn’t going to let the matter slide.
“You abducted Ms. Harmon and harmed members of the Harmon family. Do you think I’ll let you off the hook so easily?”
“Rhys, I’m waming you–don’t take this too far!” An ugly look crept onto Edwin’s face.
“This is the Hummer family’s territory; you’re dreaming if you think you can walk out of here unscathed! Now, I’m giving you a chance. Let Josh go, and I won’t begrudge you for everything that’s happened before this. Otherwise, you won’t step a foot out of here without getting injured!”
Jade added, “He’s right! Let Josh go, or you’ll be making an enemy out of the Grant family!”
Dustin didn’t say anything and glanced at Natasha. If she were to give the order, he’d behead Joshua without batting an eye. However, Natasha said calmly, “Losing both arms is good enough to teach him a lesson. Leave him alive for now.”
She wanted nothing more than to kill Joshua, but he was an esteemed disciple of the Boulderthorn Guild and
Jade’s fiancé. If she were to take his life, she’d only be causing trouble for herself. Dustin would also become public enemy number one to the Boulderthorn Guild and the Grand family. Things wouldn’t be so easily resolved then.
Dustin nodded.
“Alright. I can let him live, but he still has to pay for what he’s done.” With that, he kicked Joshua in the abdomen, sending him flying as he howled in pain.
Edwin and the others cried out his name and ran over to him, helping him up. He spat out a mouthful of blood as his face contorted in a mask of pain. He forced out through gritted teeth, “Dad, he–he destroyed my cultivation!” That earlier kick had shattered his core.
“What?” Edwin and the others were horrified. Joshua would be no different from a cripple with his cultivation and core destroyed. Edwin’s eyes bulged with rage as he roared.
“How dare you ruin my son’s future, you brat!” They could find a way to reattach Joshua’s limbs, but there was no way to recover from a shattered core.