The Protector

Sensing a bad vibe from these men, Iris backed away warily.

“Who are you guys? What do you want?”

Rubbing his hands together, Zack replied, “Babe, no need to be scared. I just wanna be friends with you! Hehehe…”

The rest of the men chortled as they neared her. “Yeah, baby! We all just want to be friends.”

“Louis Lont, you bastard! I’m leaving!”

Spinning around, Iris made to leave but was too slow.

In a flash, Zack had moved between her and the door. Locking it, he turned to step closer to her.

“Why the hurry to leave, babe? I promise I’ll be gentle!” he leered as his eyes seemed to be undressing her.

Louis sniggered and stated, “Iris, meet Zack. Don’t worry… He just wants to get to know you better!”

Feeling trapped, she shouted, “Louis, what the hell is the meaning of this? What are you trying to do? Have you already forgotten about the deal with the North Hampton Chamber of Commerce?”

of his primary reason for being back in the

can give you three more days. Decline, and I’ll let the whole world see

impatient, Zack was quick to agree, “Of course! Hurry up and

Iris yelled in frustration and anger, “Louis Lont, you’re

for the

“I’ll pay you twenty million, but

just do it! This woman is very conservative and proud. She values her reputation above all else. So as long as we record

waiting

to pounce on her when she pulled out the scissors

she threatened as she

one step forward before he swiftly punched her wrist. The pain had her yelping and dropping the

men, and they dragged her to

Thump!

unceremoniously on

fear dripped down her

Despair!

Utter despair!

had underestimated how