The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Adam sneered disdainfully, “Don’t worry. In all my life of making deals, I never go back on my word.”

Jeremy reached surreptitiously into his pocket and ended the active call. He then smiled at Adam and said, “Let’s get on with it, then. The quicker we end this, the better.”

Jeremy had shown tremendous resolve to avoid becoming Adam’s son-in-law, so Adam rubbed his hands vigorously without any intention of going easy on Jeremy.

“Good. You had a better option, but you just had to choose the toughest one. You’ve made your bed, so sleep in it!”

Jeremy handed his coat to Tommy and instructed, “Go outside and wait for me.”

Tommy expressed concern and warned earnestly, “Sir, he’s renowned for his formidable strength. Taking a hundred blows from him could be fatal!”

Jeremy, however, remained unfazed. He had no intention of changing his mind and replied pointedly, “If she calls again later, tell her I’m fine and that I’ve gone to bed.”

Tommy frowned. “But, Sir…”

pleas and approached

his wrist mercilessly as he swung the bat at

struck Jeremy’s back, and his forehead began to sweat due

to leave. He never witnessed such a situation before, and he

order. “Stay away.

Tommy hesitated, he ultimately defied Jeremy’s order for the first time. He rushed over in a desperate attempt to protect Jeremy, but Adam’s associates blocked him and stopped him from going any further. Tommy had no choice but to grit his teeth and

him to kneel. Before his knees could touch the ground,

did not stop

Sophia barged into the room all of a sudden and threw herself in anguish and shock at the battered, bruised Jeremy. She cried out, “Jeremy!

and did not even turn to look at Sophia. His voice trembled weakly due to the pain as he said, “… Ten more to go.