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 Adam

his wrist mercilessly as he swung the bat at full

groaned but remained standing. The first blow struck Jeremy’s back,

could not bring himself to leave. He never witnessed such a situation before, and he wanted

stern order. “Stay

He rushed over in a desperate attempt to protect Jeremy, but Adam’s associates blocked him and stopped him

of his knee, nearly causing him to kneel. Before his knees could touch the ground, the man clenched his

did not stop

herself in anguish and shock at the battered, bruised Jeremy. She cried out, “Jeremy! Jeremy… Dad! What are

mouth. He gazed firmly at Adam and did not even turn to look at Sophia. His voice trembled weakly due to the