At that moment, a series of hurried footsteps shattered the stillness of the manor. A group of black-clad bodyguards swiftly surrounded the area. Their movements were precise and deliberate, each man tall and imposing. Their expressions were cold and unyielding, like immovable sentinels. Beneath their black uniforms, the outlines of solid muscles hinted at raw strength and authority. Their batons, gripped tightly in their hands, caught the sunlight with a menacing gleam as their sharp eyes locked onto Daniel, ready to strike at a single command. Brian let out a low, chilling laugh, the sound cutting through the air like a blade. "Daniel, you still have time to reconsider. Sign the papers, and I might be merciful." His voice carried a sharp edge, laced with both mockery and threat. Da

