The Protector

That was a threat.

It was a threat; plain and simple as that; laid bare for all of them to see.

That was a warning to everyone in Oriental Star Group that if they dared to go against him, they’d regret that decision for the rest of their lives.

“Remember, none of you have the right to retaliate against the Suarez family, so don’t even try,” Zachary said coldly before leaving.

In the end, the higher-ups were left staring after him in disbelief.

Was the Oriental Star Group about to get bought over right after they’d just begun developing?

“Ms. Lopez, I think it’d be for the best if we let them buy the company.”

“That’s right. The Suarez family has been buying companies left and right. The ones who tried to retaliate ended up defending themselves to death.”

“The Suarez family has way too much power in South City. We don’t have the power to fight back against them. In fact, we might end up dead, too.”

The higher-ups of the Oriental Star Group had given up completely.

Zoey, however, remained silent.

Deep within, her heart was crumbling in hopelessness.

Why did they have to get on the Suarez family’s bad side?

Zoey was ready to give up.

happened recently, the Suarez family would stop at nothing

force the hands of those business owners, they had used all

was especially terrified that her parents or her husband would

been rather satisfied with how North

were a couple of obstacles along the

the first thing he saw was Zoey’s unhappy

happened, honey? Did something happen

“I’m just frustrated because of the recent developments with

company when she caught sight of Zachary strolling in

the other day who had used the

Lopez, what’s your final decision?” Zachary asked

little more

aback for a second

sharply at the sound

Suarez family was truly

dare they try to buy a company with a net

you insane? How could I possibly sell it to you for a mere one

Zachary burst out laughing.

he jabbed, “Ms. Lopez, I don’t think you know what’s going on right now. You’re in no position to make any negotiations. I named my price to save you some face. If you

Ridiculous!

family be this

only

They ended up with four broken limbs and