Immediately, more than a dozen subordinates were sent flying with blood spurting from their mouths. Some were dead, some injured.

Theo's scalp went numb as he wanted to flee. However, with Emily right there beside him, if he ran away, his woman would surely fall into Hank's hands.

He gritted his teeth and desperately charged forward.

Hank gave a sinister laugh, his speed exploding as he grabbed Theo by the throat and slammed him hard against a nearby tree trunk.

The massive tree shook at its roots. That single impact nearly crushed Theo's organs, and he felt like his heart and lungs were about to burst out of his throat.

Hank held Theo's throat tight with one hand and used the other to land two vicious slaps across his face.

Blood and teeth flew from Theo's mouth in a grotesque spray.

Emily stood frozen in shock. "Theo, are you okay?"

Theo silently cursed at Emily for being a dumb bitch. He was practically dying, and she was still asking if he was okay.

"Hank, if yo