Chapter 471

Valerie showed not the slightest mercy with that kick. The moment her foot struck, Gareth went down hard, dropping to his knees in front of her like a servant kneeling before his master. The thunderous crash of bone against the floor sent a shudder through everyone present. The men who had been waiting eagerly for entertainment felt a phantom pain shoot through their own knees when that dull thud echoed through the room. The shrill music cut off abruptly. In that instant, smokers stopped smoking. Drinkers froze mid-sip. Dancers halted in place. Even the couple tangled together in the corner was forced to break apart when the music died. Room 1919 fell into an eerie silence. Valerie looked down at Gareth kneeling before her, a devilish smile curling at her lips. "Mr. Bowen, I've granted your wish. Are you happy? Was it exciting? Did you enjoy the feeling of crawling on the floor and kneeling to someone?" Gareth had no idea whether his kneecaps were shattered. Fighting through th