Chapter 179
"Let her go," Cameron's voice echoed from the classroom doorway.
"Let her go?" Jack's smirk darkened, his gaze locking onto Cameron. "You know, I kept this woman alive just waiting for you to show up," Jack taunted, his tone chillingly playful.
"Wait for me?" Cameron furrowed his brows. "Have we met before?" He couldn't recall ever encountering this man.
"No, but you've met my brother, Jeff. Ring any bells?" Jack's eyes narrowed, brimming with murderous intent as he fixed his gaze on Cameron.
"Jeff?" Cameron's expression shifted slightly. "You're his brother?"
"That's right," Jack confirmed. He continued angrily, "You killed my only brother, my only family!"
"He deserved it," Cameron responded emotionlessly. "You should know, to kill is to court being killed." Cameron hadn't actually killed Jeff, but had him imprisoned by Lord Blackheart for future purposes. However, in his eyes, Jeff was as good as dead.
"That wasn't for you to decide!" Jack roared. "Do you know? My brother's dream since childhood was to become a top-tier mercenary and establish a leading mercenary organization! But you shattered his dreams!"
The two brothers had been abandoned by their parents since childhood. They relied on each other to survive. To live independently, they chose the life of mercenaries and aimed to fulfill their destinies. Year after year, they underwent torturous training together. They endured weighted marches in deserts, faced wild beasts and venomous snakes in rainforests, and braved gunfire during missions. They survived and eventually rose to become top-tier mercenaries, taking the first step toward their dream. They then started a mercenary organization, with Jeff willingly taking the second-in-command position to let Jack be the leader.
However, just two days ago, Jack received the devastating news of Jeff's death. Jeff and other members who had gone to Andura had all been killed. Jack knew it was Cameron's doing. Jeff's death shattered Jack's world, leaving him consumed by vengeance. Jack immediately traveled to Andura, Yrando, to avenge his brother.
Cameron observed the pain on Jack's face but felt no sympathy. He believed that those who choose this path must be prepared for death at any time. There was no rule stating they could only kill others and not be killed themselves. He felt it was a display of selfishness and cowardice.
Chapter 179
Cameron approached Jack. He was determined to rescue Laura from his grasp.
"Stop right there!" Jack bellowed, a dagger poised at Laura's throat. "Take one more step, and I'll kill her."
"Using a woman as leverage? Is that all you can do?" Cameron's disdain was palpable. He was trying to provoke him.
"Ha, don't bother with your provocations. I know you're skilled. To be against someone like you, I need to play my cards right," Jack sneered, his eyes gleaming with malice.
"You're a disgrace to mercenaries," Cameron shook his head, unimpressed.
"Say what you will. As long as I achieve my goal, why does it even matter if the means are despicable?" Jack laughed, tossing another dagger at Cameron's feet. He commanded, "If you don't want this woman to die, do as I say."
Cameron's gaze shifted from the dagger to Jack, his expression unyielding. "What makes you think I'd let myself be manipulated for her sake?"
At that moment, Laura began to stir from unconsciousness. Her eyelashes fluttered as she slowly came to her senses.
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The promotional text at the end should be removed as it's not part of the story. I have also corrected some minor inconsistencies and stylistic issues throughout.