The Protector

“Slap him!” Bob, the butler, was infuriated.

“Russell, slap yourself!” Meredith said in a stern tone as a response to Bob’s suggestion.

She was infuriated at Russell’s brash comment.

All this while, Russell was one of the younger members of the Blacks whom she had no need of worrying.

However, she did not expect Russell to go against them at this critical point.

“I’m so disappointed in you, Russell! Slap yourself!”

Robert also felt disheartened at Russell’s rebellious attitude.

Yet, Russell shook his head stubbornly, “I don’t think I’ve done anything wrong, grandpa and grandma. I will not apologize!”

“You’re wrong for refuting Mr. Caesar!” Meredith roared at him.

“Who proposes in such a tyrannical manner? What does he take Abigail for? A toy?” Russell asked. Clearly, he was not giving in either.

Abigail agreed, “Yes! That’s right! Why do we have to cater to the Caesar family’s every whim?”

Richard laughed as he listened to their exchanges.

“You may be right, but the Caesar family is indeed stronger than the Blacks. If I say you’re wrong, then you’re definitely wrong!” Richard said condescendingly.

the fittest. We are indeed

herself, so she knew better than

give in

simply because

You are wrong, so slap yourself, and I

was no more

his head, “No, I will not surrender. I’ve done

wrong. Why does he have to slap

knew Levi was going to back them

to this arranged

you really amuse me with how you discipline your

that, Meredith and Robert could not help but feel

forward and

a brief heartbeat, drop-dead

looked at

young, Meredith had never slapped

slapping me because of the

The Blacks sighed.

to stoop so low if it weren’t for

you have to understand my position…” Meredith

“Say yes, Abigail! You have to agree to it today, no

You don’t have the