Chapter 2805
Regina could barely register Nolan’s words before instinctively ducking behind the sofa, driven by the force of his directive.
With a stride and a swift kick, Nolan launched an attack that nearly landed square on Domingo’s face-if not for the quick reflexes of one of his goons who yanked him out of harm’s way just in time.
Fuming with rage, Domingo had been a big fish in the underworld for years, earning the respect and fear of his peers. No one dared cross him like this.
“Mr. Harris, it seems that you are not interested in a friendly chat,” Domingo sneered, “Boys, take him down.”
But Domingo overestimated his crew’s capabilities. They had always relied on sheer numbers rather than skill, bullying others without ever engaging in a real fight.
Nolan, however, was a different breed. As a child, his family had hired a personal coach to train him. Boxing had always been an outlet for him, a way to channel his energy and frustrations.
He kept up the practice over the years, although never actually brawling outside the controlled environment of a gym. Now, Domingo was unwittingly giving Nolan the chance
to test his mettle.
Amid the chaos:
“Ah-”
“Hey, don’t shove me, man! Why don’t you go fight him?”
“Dammit, stop ducking!”
Domingo had already retreated behind his men, who were dropping like flies even before Nolan’s fists reached them. His face turned a shade of steel blue with anger and frustration.
He thought he had this situation under control, unaware that Nolan had been hiding his true skills.
“Damn it! What are you guys hiding for? Get him! Today, whoever catches Nolan gets a $5000 bonus!”
The mention of money rekindled the fighting spirit in the hesitating mob, but Nolan’s punches were fierce, each carrying the threat of real pain.
From her hiding spot, Regina watched Nolan in awe. He unzipped his jacket for better mobility, resembling the cool club president in college whom all the underclasswomen secretly crushed on.
All this struggle for a mere $5000 bonus, Regina thought. She called out, “Anyone who switches sides now, I’ll personally give you $10,000. Think about it. If you stop now, you avoid injury. If you follow Domingo’s orders, you risk getting hurt and only get half the money. You might not know who I am, but I’m Regina Tanner, the heiress of the Tanner family. Even if you doubt me, you should believe Nolan. You know how wealthy he is. The choice is yours.”
Nolan couldn’t help but grin at Regina’s tactics. Flipping the enemy’s pawns to their side at such a critical moment was so like her.
