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Chapter 1231

Author: Marina Vittori
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A sharp knife pierced through Hector's body, with its tip protruding from his chest. It caused the blood to flow along its edge.

"Ugh …"

Hector trembled, and his face froze as he instinctively looked down. He watched as blood slowly oozed from the knife lodged in his chest.

"Huh?"

This sudden turn of events shocked everyone. No one had expected Vlad to launch such a sudden and deadly attack.

Onlookers had expected a stalemate, but now it was clear that Vlad had gone too far.

"Mr. Harmon?" Even Dustin was surprised. He had not expected Vlad to stab Hector. Just moments earlier, the man was held hostage.

"Dus … Dustin … Take care … my daughter … from now on …" Hector struggled to say the words before his head sank down, and he took his last breath.

"His suffering has come to an end," Kate said coldly, showing no emotion.

"Hector …"

In the crowd, Trent wore a pained expression. They were brothers who grew up together and carried on the family legacy regardless of the situation
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