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…”

his pleas and approached Adam calmly. “Please

as he

blow struck Jeremy’s back, and his

leave. He never witnessed such a

a stern order. “Stay away. Don’t

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

Jeremy. The strike hit the back of his knee, nearly causing him to kneel. Before his knees could touch the ground, the man clenched his fists

not

herself in anguish and

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