Chapter 224:
Freya remained speechless, unable to formulate a response.
Clearing his throat to regain control of the situation, the leader issued a firm directive.
“Then keep a grip on it until we’ve completed the mission.”
“Remember, for the sake of our team spirit, a true sacrifice is sometimes necessary.”
“Don’t give up, Harry. We’re right here with you.”
Each teammate joined in, offering words of encouragement to bolster his resolve.
Harry gripped the bat with newfound determination and declared firmly,
“I can do it!”
“What… What about me?” Tim inquired, his face etched with desperation.
“Endure today’s challenge, and you’ll become our team’s resilience champion.”
“We’ll present you with an award upon our return.”
“Plus a five hundred dollar bonus this month,” added the team leader emphatically.
Tim’s expression brightened instantly.
“Really? Five hundred dollars?”
“Right now—here,” the team leader responded, concerned Tim might falter. He extracted five crisp hundred-dollar bills and placed them in Tim’s free hand.
“Stay resolute.”
“Absolutely!” Tim clutched the money, feeling a sudden surge of determination course through him. Just a bit more endurance, and those five hundred dollars would belong to him. He would persevere!
Freya observed the exchange, a flicker of emotion crossing her usually impassive eyes. After evaluating their combat capabilities and confirming she could handle them single-handedly, she removed her foot from Tim’s hand.
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓹𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: gⱯ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⩸𝗰𝗈𝗺
Before anyone could process her movement, she seized the bat from Harry’s grasp.
The entire maneuver lasted mere seconds.
“No longer stepping on my hand?” Tim questioned, still holding the money tightly in his right fist.
Freya glanced toward the sealed door, unconcerned about potential escape attempts, and casually inquired,
“Would you prefer I continue?”
“You should maintain pressure longer, perhaps with more force, to make it believable,” Tim suggested, reclining and extending his hand.
“Otherwise, accepting this five hundred feels undeserved.”
Freya found herself speechless. These men were unbelievable!
“Had I known it would conclude so rapidly, I wouldn’t have parted with the money,” lamented the team leader.
Tim clutched the bills fiercely, saying hastily,
“You gave me your word. I’ve already planned to purchase new clothes and shoes for my daughter with this money. She’s anticipating candy too.”
He refused to relinquish the cash.
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