The price of betrayal (Jack and Ashley) novel Chapter 579

Seeing Hound's defiant expression, Nolan made no sudden moves. Instead, he simply asked softly, "Owen said that Lense is already dead. I want to ask you—is he really dead?"

A flicker of apprehension flashed through Hound's eyes when his gaze drifted toward the utterly miserable Owen, who was being held up with blood streaming from every inch of his body. But still, he nodded and said, "That's right. Lense's dead."

Nolan fell silent for a moment before asking, "How did he die?"

At the question, Hound seemed to recall something, causing him to smirk cruelly. "I snapped his neck with my own hands. Then I threw him into the manor's lake."

Nolan trembled slightly at those words. He then looked at Hound and asked, "You got some guts, I'll give you that. Even at a time like this, instead of lying, you actually admit that you killed Lense. Huh, impressive. But what I don't understand is—where exactly does this bravery of yours come from?"

Hound chuckled lightly and said, "Bravery? Not exactly. It's just that I understand my own value. As someone ranked in the top 50 of the Tiger Ranking, I'd say my worth far exceeds that of someone like Lense, who couldn't even lift a finger to defend himself, no?

"Besides, Lense—whether in intelligence or capability—was hardly someone who could carry Myth Group on his shoulders. At best, he was a puppet, and puppets like him? With the power you've shown, you could find countless replacements if you wanted to.

"But me? I'm different. My strength is real and tangible. If you give me the chance, I'll pledge my allegiance to you and work for you. My usefulness far outweighs that of Lense. So, I know you won't harm me, because it wouldn't be worth it. You're a smart man, Mr. Greene, so I trust you'll make the right choice."

Nolan fell silent, as did the others around him.

It must be said that Hound did have a point. From any perspective, pouring so much effort into avenging someone who was already dead seemed unnecessary.