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?”

slightly as he was reminded of his primary reason

of us 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

quick to agree, “Of course! Hurry up and let me see

frustration and

for the

pay you twenty million, but I’m not doing anything

proud. She values her reputation above all else.

I’ve been waiting

when she pulled out the

as she swiped at them with the

one step forward before he swiftly punched her wrist. The

by the men, and they dragged her to the

Thump!

tossed her unceremoniously on the

fear dripped

Despair!

Utter despair!

how heartless Louis