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.

on everything that had happened recently, the Suarez family would stop at nothing to get what they

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

her parents or her husband would get into trouble

with how North Hampton was

the way,

however, the first thing he saw was

something happen at work?”

shook her head. “I’m just frustrated because of the

day, Zoey had just stepped foot into the company when she caught sight of Zachary strolling

of the man from the other day who had used the throwing knives

Lopez, what’s your final decision?” Zachary asked with a smirk on

a little more sincere with your request. What’s your

taken aback for a second

the

family was

dare they try to buy a company with a net worth of

you insane? How could I possibly sell it

Zachary burst out laughing.

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 piss me off, you’re

Ridiculous!

could the Suarez family

only seethe in

ago, someone tried to retaliate against the Suarez family. They ended up with four broken limbs and their family got dragged into