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.

fittest. We are indeed weaker than the Caesars. So,

herself, so she knew better than any

could only give in when life demanded her

simply

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

Russell like Russell was no more than an ant in

Russell stood his ground and shook his head, “No,

Russell did nothing wrong. Why does he have to slap himself?” Abigail

they knew Levi was going

agree to this arranged marriage even if

how you discipline your younger

Robert could not help

step forward

heartbeat, drop-dead

at

young, Meredith had never

me because of

The Blacks sighed.

want to stoop so low if it weren’t for

to understand my position…” Meredith whispered to

she turned over and ordered Abigail, “Say yes, Abigail! You have to agree

don’t have the right to