Chapter 1545

The guard jerked as the shock hit him, convulsing wildly before his baton clattered to the ground. He slumped down, eyes rolling back.

Liam watched the guard crumple with a mirthless chuckle, then kicked him in the gut. The guard flew like a ragdoll, slamming into the office door and leaving a human-shaped crater.

The lone security guard left standing was gripping his baton, his face etched with sheer panic, sweat beading on his forehead. Liam shot him a chilling look, and the guard shook like a leaf, dropping his baton and bowing deeply, pleading through tears, "Mr. Cole... I'm sorry, I was wrong, please don't hit me... Forgive me, I realize my mistake... I had no choice. Mr. Nicoson told us to come after you. He's the company's VP, and he'd fire me if I disobeyed...

"Mr. Cole, have mercy, I'm not to blame..."

The guard was a mess, sobbing and begging, darting glances at his downed colleague and Ricardo still sprawled on the floor, fear gripping him anew. No wonder he was Ms. Bri