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?”

twitched slightly as he was reminded of his primary reason for being back in

tonight, I can give you three more days. Decline, and I’ll let the whole world see those photos of yours! Oh wait, I have a better idea. Zack, you

“Of course! Hurry

and

you for the compliment!”

you twenty million, but I’m not doing anything else with

else. So as long as we record everything,

yeah! I’ve been waiting

when she pulled out the scissors

threatened as

one step forward before he swiftly punched her wrist. The pain had her

men, and they dragged her to

Thump!

tossed her unceremoniously on the

and fear dripped down her

Despair!

Utter despair!

underestimated how heartless Louis could