The price of betrayal (Jack and Ashley) novel Chapter 599

Thus, the battle ended.

Three Tiger Ranking powerhouses had fallen. It was something no one had ever anticipated.

After all, every Tiger Ranked fighter was an invaluable strategic asset. Under normal circumstances, unless it was a major war, it was nearly impossible for more than two of them to perish at the same time. Even in defeat, most would be spared.

It had been two years since the last time a Tiger Ranking powerhouse had fallen. Yet today, in a single battle, three had perished. This news was bound to send shockwaves through the entire world of the strong.

And these weren't just any Tiger Ranking fighters—they were formidable ones. Now, the Duo of Doom were dead, and as for Hound, who was still hanging from the flagpole, his fate was just as sealed. Even if the Duo of Doom had somehow survived, Hound would have been doomed regardless.

Vernon was utterly devastated. No matter how frantically his mind raced, he could never have imagined things would spiral to this extent. This was more surreal than any nightmare.

The Norberg family's clansmen were on the verge of madness.

There was no chance of winning anymore, so what awaited them next?

"Mr. Norberg Senior, think of something! Please, try again—beg the Benton family, or any other family for help! Otherwise, we won't survive this at all."

"Yes, Mr. Norberg Senior! There must be another way. Please, think of something!"

"Think of something?" Easier said than done. After all, what options were left?

The Duo of Doom were killed just like that. This meant that the Benton family's influence was completely worthless here. Nolan didn't even care.

At a time like this, even if other families wanted to help, they were probably powerless.

And it would be ridiculous to ask the Benton family for help again. After all, losing two of their top combatants in one go, they were probably seething with rage right now.

But now, Harper was their only hope.

Even if, deep down, they doubted whether she could truly save them, they had no other choice. After all, a drowning man would clutch at straws.

Vernon also saw Harper, but he didn't look excited at all.

If the Duo of Doom had not lost—or had never come in the first place—he might have considered her a savior. But now? Even the Duo of Doom had been killed. And on the opposing side stood Pierce, The Invincible within the Tiger Ranking.

Just that alone was enough for Vernon to doubt that Harper could turn the tide.

Sensing his despair, Geoffrey quickly said, "Dad, I think I noticed something earlier—Harper seems to have arrived with Pierce. Even if she can't defeat him, if she has ties to Pierce, then there's still hope for us!"

The moment those words fell, a flicker of true hope ignited among the Norberg family members.