Chapter 11: Severed Left Hand

"Ms. Simpson, we were blind and foolish to agree to sign a contract with that bastard Fred." Slap! As Jalen spoke, he slapped himself. "We know we were wrong. We've already kicked Fred out. Please, Ms. Simpson, give us another chance." Slap! "Other than Ms. Simpson, we won't sign with anyone else!" Slap! The three of them spoke one after another, slapping themselves as they knelt and begged for forgiveness. Within two minutes, their faces were swollen and disheveled, devoid of the dignity...