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, thick

out a sudden, cold laugh. He produced a handgun and pressed it to Megan's temple. "If you can't take

One feared for Raymond,

scrambled backward in a rush, Raymond had always been

doors. Her voice snapped sharp and brittle. "Ray, are you insane?

brat." Theodore roared.

wet his lips as the

the police take her, or

the word through clenched teeth. His chest

Hutton, we are only asking Megan Hutton to

and work the channels.

Raymond's unyielding stare and finally relented. "Fine, take her. I will go to the station

surged through her.

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