The man winced at the intense light and groaned in agony. He looked dirty and disgusting, with bloodstains and wounds all over.
Fred clicked his tongue and waved his handkerchief. He mocked, “How could they do this to you? You’re a doctor, after all. They shouldn’t have been so harsh on you, right?”
The prisoner was the doctor who examined Lily. He had refused to leave with his family and returned as Alexander’s spy. Unfortunately, he got caught and confined in the underground chamber.
He looked horrible after enduring two days of torture.
Fred sat on a stool a guard had brought over. “So, what did they offer you to turn you against me?”
He crossed his legs and continued to hold the handkerchief over his nose. He felt better being able to sit down.
The doctor knew the organization would kill him either way. He neither looked at Fred nor replied.
“Talk!” Fred glanced at a guard, who then lashed the doctor. The crisp sounds of the whip striking his flesh were terrifying.
The doctor grunted but refused to groan out loud.
“Tough guy, huh?” Fred sneered before sighing. “Why are you acting this way? I’m not a cruel man, so just humor me. Why do you want to betray me? Is it because I didn’t treat you well enough?”
Seemingly passed out, the doctor remained quiet as blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.
Fred dropped his menacing smile and glared at the doctor. “I know your wife and kid have fled. Is that why you dared to defy me? Do you feel like a hero now?!”
The doctor’s head remained low as if he could no longer hear Fred.
Fred continued, “Too bad you’re too naive! Do you think your wife and kid are safe just because you sent them away? Do you honestly think I can’t find them? Don’t forget who I am!”
The doctor finally moved his head a little.
“You don’t believe me?” Fred chuckled, then sighed, “Fine, it’s okay if you don’t because I don’t need you to. Once you see their bodies, you’ll know I’m telling the truth! Do you choose to believe a lowly Hyderland businessman over me, a duke? What a joke!”
Fred got up, seemingly about to leave.
“W-Wait…” The doctor spoke weakly, and Fred heard him and turned around.
“Please…I beg you. Leave my family alone. T-They’re…innocent,” the doctor murmured.
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