Caroline was bewildered. Her hand that held her whip trembled slightly. She could easily kill Johnny with a flick of her wrist.

"Who among you is telling the truth?" she asked weakly.

Johnny, terrified and shaking uncontrollably, was unable to utter a word. He was struggling against the whip around his neck. A foul stench filled the air as those nearby him recoiled in disgust.

Adrian stepped forward. With a simple twist of his fingers, he snapped the whip into two.

Caroline stumbled backward. One of the men in black quickly held her up.

Johnny gasped for air, grateful for his newfound freedom. He looked up at Adrian and said, "Thanks."

However, Adrian ignored Johnny. He could feel a cold glare aimed at his back. It felt like a threat of being sliced in half, and it undoubtedly came from Sylas, who did not dare make a move. Adrian was simply too intimidating.

"Stop spreading lies!" Sylas tried to salvage his dignity. "Why would I ever do something so despicable?"

Adrian chuck