Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Chapter 607

“And how do you know the police don't already have solid evidence?" Diana tipped her chin toward the officers. The lead officer responded at once. "Mr. Hutton, without firm evidence, we would not come to a venue like this and spoil your evening."

Theodore's patience finally snapped. They had dismissed him too many times. His expression darkened. "If I say no one is taking her away in front of me tonight, then what?"

His posture was rigid, his tone unyielding.

“Mr. Hutton."

The police hesitated. Duty demanded compliance, but Theodore was no ordinary man. They were present only because Diana had permitted it. Father or daughter, neither was someone they wished to offend.

Diana's eyes flickered with disbelief. Disappointment followed. " Dad, are you really going to protect her until you can't tell right from wrong?"

"Enough." Theodore cut her off. "Why do I protect her? Because all of you cast her aside. Let me be clear. If you insist on taking her, you show no respect for me as your father.”

tension in the hall tightened,

sudden, cold laugh. He produced a handgun and pressed it to Megan's temple. "If you can't take her away, then she stays here. For

froze. One feared for Raymond, while the

guests. People scrambled backward in a rush, Raymond had always

ordered security to seal the doors. Her voice snapped sharp and brittle. "Ray, are you insane? Put

brat." Theodore roared. "If

lips as the

police take her, or she stays

through clenched

signal, the police stepped in. "Mr. Hutton, we are only asking Megan Hutton to come with us to verify

Theodore, that meant time to pull strings and work the channels. Albus

"Fine, take her. I will

panicked. Fear surged through her.

pressed harder against her skin. Her legs weakened, and she swallowed the