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 weaker than

lady herself, so she knew better

in

wrong simply because we’re weaker?”

right. You are wrong, so slap yourself, and I

like Russell was no more than an

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

does he have to slap

they knew Levi was going to

to this arranged marriage

you really amuse me with how you discipline your

Meredith and Robert

forward and slapped Russell

brief heartbeat, drop-dead

looked at Meredith with

since young, Meredith had

now she’s slapping me because of the Caesar family?

The Blacks sighed.

would want to stoop so low if it weren’t for our deteriorating

you have to understand my position…”

yes, Abigail! You have to agree to it today,

don’t