Chapter 21
Bradley’s face held a smile, but to Daniel, it felt like he was staring at a demon straight from hell.
Daniel’s body instinctively recoiled, trying to distance himself from the nightmare in front of him.
“Bradley! We’ve never done anything to you! Why are you seeking revenge on us? I’ll call the cops! You’ll regret this!”
His eyes were wide with fear, but his words were still defiant. The sharpness in his voice only made Bradley’s patience wear thinner.
“You think I’m seeking revenge? Oh, I almost forgot. Now that you mention it, I actually have some scores to settle with you.”
Bradley turned to the bodyguards behind him. “Get me a few buckets of boiling water!”
As soon as Daniel heard the mention of boiling water, a sickening realization hit him. His body began to tremble uncontrollably. The bodyguards soon brought in several buckets of steaming water. The faint sound of bubbling rose into the air.
Bradley motioned for his bodyguards to grab Daniel, then slowly walked toward him.
Daniel felt fear settle in. He tried to escape, but the bodyguards held him tightly, rendering him unable to move.
“You’re trying to avenge that bitch?”
“Bitch? You call your own daughter that? And what kind of man are you, huh?”
Hearing Daniel insult Alice, Bradley couldn’t hold back and slapped him hard across the face. He slapped Daniel so hard that blood immediately trickled from the corner of his mouth.
Daniel was left dazed from the blow, his vision spinning with stars.
As Bradley looked at the fresh red blood, he felt a strange sense of satisfaction wash over him. His tone immediately softened.
Bradley held the buckets of boiling water in front of Daniel and asked in a sweet voice, “Which hand did you use to burn Alice that day? Think carefully. I’ve got a terrible memory. But if you don’t remember, I’ll make sure both hands get a turn.”
Terror flooded Daniel’s eyes. At that moment, he knew Bradley was capable of anything—even taking his life.
He chose not to respond.
Bradley was clearly dissatisfied with his silence.
“Not going to answer me? I told you. If you can’t remember, then both hands it is.”
With a gesture from Bradley, the bodyguards forced Daniel’s hands into the boiling water.
As soon as his skin touched the scalding water, Daniel let out a scream so shrill it could’ve pierced the heavens.
His hands turned bright red. His skin quickly blistered and broke open, revealing the soft flesh beneath.
The constant white steam rose from the water, mixed with the smell of burned flesh. The rising vapor filled the entire basement, making the air thick and foggy. Bradley waved his hand, signaling the guards to release Daniel. Without the support, he collapsed to the ground. The pain in his hands made him scream helplessly. “How’s that? Regretting not answering me? You’ve got one more chance. Think carefully.”
Hearing his words, Daniel didn’t dare hesitate for a second longer. “Left hand. I remember it was my left hand.”
“Good I take your word for it. Burn his left hand!”
The bodyguards dipped Daniel’s lett hand back into the boiling water. The skin was seared once again, and Daniel felt an explosion of pain that shattered his senses. Bradley eyed the difference in the two burns, then said, “The color’s a bit off between the two. You probably won’t like it. Let’s fix that.”
Has vuke was almost giddy, as if he were completing some deeply significant task.
Daniel’s eyes flashed with deep hatred as he realized how Bradley was going back on his words.
Me set, “Bradley Sharp! Don’t forget When Alice was still your wife, you agreed for me to burn her hand! You even suggested the right one! Have you torgotten so soon? I anyone såluld be gerung revenge, it’s Alice who should come after you!
“i phoold thanks you, really. She and her dead mother were both trouble. Back then, I was in love with Keira, but Christine wouldn’t divorce ine, no matter what. Lucky for me, you ranged foster to get but by that car if it weren’t for you, I’d still be tangled up with that mess.”
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