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.

are indeed weaker than the Caesars.

lady herself, so she knew better

only give in when life demanded her

simply because we’re weaker?” Russell

You are wrong, so slap yourself, and I will drop

he looked at Russell like Russell was no more than

stood his ground and shook his head, “No, I will not surrender. I’ve

does he have to slap himself?” Abigail supported

Levi was going to back

not agree to this arranged marriage even if there

with how you discipline your

and Robert

she took a step forward and

a brief heartbeat, drop-dead

looked at Meredith with

young, Meredith had never

me because

The Blacks sighed.

if it weren’t for our

understand my position…” Meredith whispered to

“Say yes, Abigail! You have to agree to

You don’t have the right to