Willow took a deep breath and looked at Jasper. She wondered, Just 10 minutes? How can Jasper defeat this guy in such a short time? This guy is mad. I can tell heâs on Jasperâs level. But how can Jasper focus on a duel when Iâm here, holding his attention? âDonât worry about me, Jasper. Go! You donât have to do this for me,â she pleaded with teary eyes.
Jasper shook his head and said firmly, âIâm not leaving.â He took off his coat, revealing a gray shirt. His eyes locked onto Willowâs with unwavering determination. At this, Calvin sneered and launched an attack.
The two men clashed, every punch and kick carrying deadly force. Jasper was clearly distracted, and even though Willow remained silent, her presence weighed on his mind. Suddenly, Calvin kicked Jasper to the ground and struck his abdomen with his elbow.
âAh!â She cried out with tears streaming down her face and pleaded desperately, âStop! Please, no more fighting.â Desperate, she struggled against her handcuffs, causing her delicate skin to bear the brunt of her efforts. Yet, her focus remained firmly on Jasper.
Blood trickled from the corner of Jasperâs mouth after a blow to his abdomen. As Calvin moved in to strangle him, Jasper blocked with his hand and forcefully shoved him away before rising to his feet.
With a contemptuous sneer, Calvin taunted, âYouâre weak, Jasper. Do you think you can challenge me?
Where did your confidence come from?â
Jasper stood his ground and wiped off the blood on his mouth. âIf youâve got the guts, finish me off.
Until then, you havenât won.â
Those words only stoked Calvinâs anger and amplified his desire to end Jasperâs life and savor his suffering. âCâmon, coward, get back on your feet and fight,â he taunted, signaling for a final showdown.
âStop. Please⦠Just stop,â Willow pleaded desperately as she sensed Calvinâs murderous intent. She could see how determined Calvin was to take Jasperâs life, especially since Jasper had already coughed up blood from an earlier attack.
Despite her pleas, no one paid any attention to her words. The countdown on the bomb strapped to her was down to seven minutes. Jasper glanced at the timer and defiantly challenged Calvin. âIf you want my life, come and take it.â
Seeing Jasper in a weakened state, Calvin felt even more triumphant and decided to use his fists to send Jasper out of this world. In a relentless attack, Calvin aimed to send Jasper into oblivion with his fists. Jasper managed to block some of the blows but was pushed back. Calvin noticed Jasperâs weakening strength, and the desire to kill him intensified.
Calvin thought, Once I kill Jasper and Willow, my mission will be considered a success. The client only cares that someone from the Presgrave Family suffers greatly, not who dies.
Meanwhile, Willow witnessed the brutal assault on Jasper as he was on the ground and spitting out blood. Her heart shattered, and in that moment, she cared not for her own fate, even if it meant being blown to pieces. She couldnât bear to see Jasper die for her.
âJasper, go! Donât worry about me!â she cried, tears clouding her vision and the wind tousling her long hair. Despair was etched across her face.
After hearing that, Jasper looked at Willow. Just then, Calvin turned to look at her as well. He sneered, saying, âToday, youâll watch your beloved woman die right before your eyes. I wonât take your life just yet. I want you to witness how she shatters into pieces.â With a twisted grin, he revealed a key hanging from his neck. âThis is the key to unlocking her handcuffs, but unfortunately, you donât have the strength to take it from me.â
Suddenly, he delivered a forceful kick to Jasperâs chest. Jasper tried to block the attack, but Calvin grabbed his shoulder, forcing him to his knees. âI want you to keep your eyes wide open and see how she dies.â