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Chapter 1921

Author: Ginger Sue
Preston quivered in fear and sweated profusely. The five injections represented revenge for five different victims.

Oddly, even when Preston had his arm severed by Landon, or when he was shot three times at the swimming pool, he had never felt closer to death than this moment.

Perhaps Jordan was right. Preston's courage to die seemed to fade away after being given a second shot at life.

Jordan, with a steely look in his eyes, injected the first poison into Preston's chest. The cold needle pierced through the skin, causing Preston to writhe as though he was being electrocuted. His eyes popped out in agony as he moaned.

"The first injection is for Landon's late father, who is dead because of you. After this shot, your limbs will go numb, and you will experience convulsions." Jordan picked up the second syringe and plunged it into Preston's left rib. "This shot is for Mr. Cornelius. You will feel a sharp pain in your stomach, as well as a headache and nausea."

Preston cast a pleading
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