"Maybe," Lucas said without flinching.

Jackson and Lucas, both powerful and influential men in Solaria, were confronting each other for Serenity.

"If Serenity has no intention of staying, I'll take her away at all costs!" Lucas declared.

"Then I'll break your other hand as well." As Jackson spoke, he struck, his hand snatching out to grab Lucas' wrist.

Lucas had been well-prepared, immediately dodging the attack. The two men fought, but Lucas was at a disadvantage. He was less agile because of his injured right hand.

Jackson soon pinned Lucas in place, grabbing Lucas' hand. Jackson intended to break Lucas' uninjured left hand in his grasp. Just as he was about to break it, Serenity rushed forward and grabbed Jackson's hand with all her might. "Stop it! Don't hurt him again! Please!"

Jackson had a sour look on his face. "And if I insist?"

"Must you break his hand? Does that really mean nothing to you?!" Serenity questioned, remembering what Jenny and Zeke had done to her. They