A sharp slap echoed through the room, followed by another, and another.Roger, the infamous Godfather of Westeria, stood motionless, indifferent to the brutal scene unfolding before him. His own subordinate was being beaten senseless, yet he showed no intention of stepping in. It was as if Scott's words carried the weight of an imperial decree—absolute, unquestionable.Just moments ago, Bruce had been arrogant and overbearing. Now, he endured Spencer's relentless strikes without resistance. No matter how much it hurt, he dared not fight back.Spencer, however, was no seasoned enforcer. He had begun with the conviction to land ten thousand blows, but after just a few dozen, his hands throbbed with pain, turning red and swollen. He had no choice but to stop. Bruce, meanwhile, lay on the floor, groaning softly. The room was eerily silent, save for his pitiful whimpers. No one else dared to make a sound. They barely even breathed.Even Matthew, who had only just regained consciousnes
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