Chapter 519 Marriage of Convenience

Victoria tossed her phone toward Ashton, raising an eyebrow.

Ashton, reading threats in every subtle expression of hers, tensed up.

He grabbed the phone without hesitation. But even this slight movement sent a jolt of pain through his bandaged face, prompting a pained groan.

Victoria frowned.

In an instant, the room felt heavy to Ashton.

Trembling and stuttering, Ashton explained, "I—I'm in too—too—too much pain." He didn't mean to.

Victoria glanced at Wendy. "Give him some painkillers."

As her words settled, she pointed at Ashton. "Make a single strange sound during your calls, and I'll ensure you endure five thousand cuts. Should your flesh prove insufficient, I'll strip your bones bare."

Looking at Victoria's cold, expressionless face, Ashton shuddered. His mind went blank.

"What should I, uh, say?"

Victoria thought for a while and said, "Okay, spill it like this: tell them you got your hands on Celestria's latest military layout from the Campbell family crew.

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