He studied Nathaniel’s back once more, pondering his next move.
If he were to continue whipping, he would have to strike the same spot over and over again, causing irreparable damage to his back.
Kern motioned to the two bodyguards present, “You may leave now.
There’s no need to stay.”
“Yes, sir, the two of them responded in unison before making their exit.
Kern took a handkerchief and wiped the blood off the whip, then raised it again.
The crack of the whip echoed throughout the room as he delivered the next ten lashes.
Kern lashed the ground ten times with his whip.
“The punishment is a complete, young master. You may stand now,” he said, wiping the whip clean.
“After three days, you must return. Remember that,” Kern reminded him.
With Sonny’s assistance, Nathaniel struggled to stand and expressed his gratitude, “Thank you.”
Kern nodded slightly in acknowledgment but remained silent.
The bodyguards burst into the room abruptly.
“Young master, a car is parked outside the construction site gate. A woman has disembarked.
Should we…” The bodyguard gestured to indicate killing.
“A woman?” Nathaniel questioned, frowning.
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“What does she look Like?” he asked curiously.
“Very beautiful,” the bodyguard replied.
“It has to be Lucinda,” Nathaniel murmured.
He wondered why she had arrived suddenly.
Turning to Kern, he instructed, “You may leave now. She is very important to me. You must not harm her or allow her to notice anything.”
“Understood. Take care of yourself for the next three days,” Kern replied before departing. Nathaniel heeded his advice and resolved to take care of himself.
Lucinda arrived at the abandoned construction site. She looked around warily, taking in her surroundings.
Abel had warned her of the presence of numerous guards hiding in the dark, but she had not noticed them along the way.