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…”

and

flexed his wrist mercilessly as he swung the bat

standing. The first blow struck Jeremy’s back, and

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

a stern order. “Stay away. Don’t

first time. He rushed over in a desperate attempt to protect Jeremy, but Adam’s

his knee, nearly causing him to kneel. Before his knees

not stop

of a sudden and threw herself in anguish and shock at the battered, bruised

were broken, his body was covered in bruises, and blood stained his mouth. He gazed firmly at Adam and