Ryan's hair stood the moment Bella's brother showed up.

Though highly revered in the underworld, Ryan became small in the face of Drew. Plus, Drew was Bella's brother. There was no way Ryan would want to hurt him.

"I'm sorry... Mr. Hoffman. Yasmin heaved heavily and looked at Ryan, blaming herself for losing control of the situation.

Ryan swallowed hard and shouted urgently, "Don't do anything rash. I'm sure the young heir of the Thompsons won't hit a woman."

"So I should just stand here, take a beating like a man, and let her kill me?" Drew yawned nonchalantly. "Am I that stupid?"

Ryan had nothing to say.

He knew Yasmin's loyalty lay with him. Yasmin would take drastic actions to punish those who were against Ryan.

"But you're right. I don't hit women."

Drew released his hold on Yasmin and looked up. "You should thank your lucky stars that you're a woman. Otherwise, I would've broken your arms." "Bastard!" A proud individual like Yasmin could not take the humiliation lying down. With a menacing look, she pulled a punch, but Ryan stopped her.

"Stop it, Yasmin! He's Ms. Thompson's brother."

paused and pulled herself

Brother?

man turned out to be Bella's brother and an heir of

tongue out at a dazed Yasmin before turning to

Justin

a haven of

on Justin's face, Bella cupped his face angrily and heart-wrenchingly. "Who did

to you." Justin smiled bitterly while putting his hands over hers. He caressed her hands gently. "As if you fell flat on your face. Are

my brothers beat you up when you came to my

them! You served in the army. You would tie with Drew in a fight. I doubt they could harm you unless

the places to hit you, why your face? They're so mean." Justin's eyes reflected tenderness. The pain was the last thing on

joy, sadness, and remorse because Bella cared so much about him. He grabbed her hand and refused to let her go. "That's not important, Bella. Nothing matters

felt a lump

him tight. "I'm back,

flurry of hurried knocks erupted

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