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…”

ignored his pleas and approached

wrist mercilessly as he swung

first blow struck Jeremy’s back, and his forehead began to

leave. He never witnessed such

issued a stern order. “Stay

protect Jeremy, but Adam’s associates blocked him and stopped him from going

causing him to kneel. Before his knees could touch the ground, the man clenched his fists and gritted his teeth as he stood straight up again. He then continued to

not

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

and blood stained his mouth. He gazed firmly at Adam and did not even turn to look at Sophia. His