Kent was a bit miffed by the way Janet was looking at him.How could she act so differently in just a blink of an eve? She was still thanking him in earnest just a few moments ago.

"Is there anything more important than your own safety? If you really want to spend some time with me, then let’s go get a room.We can talk all night."

He grabbed her by the wrist, fully intending to drag her away with him.

"I have nothing to talk to you.I have to stay here; it’s important.Don’t worry about me."

Janet’s reply was blunt and firm, and her eyes flashed with determination.

"I want to deal with the person who orchestrated this trap.I am grateful for what you did just now, Mr.Perkins.But we should part ways here."

"Are you sure you can handle it by yourself?" Kent asked, frowning.

Janet was so small and frail; he doubted she could even go against a woman her own size.

"It’s none of your business anyway," she retorted wryly, not appreciating his condescension.

had already made

though she had clearly severed her ties with the Lind family, Fiona and Jocelyn still persisted in making trouble for her again and again.She needed to settle this matter once and

rubbed his nose in frustration.He wasn’t a meddlesome person on principle, yet he had somehow broken his own rule several

you alone? We have no way of knowing what might happen if you pursue this." Janet narrowed her eyes and took a deep

the exact same intentions towards me?" Kent let

whether to

me, don’t you? I am interested in you, yes, but I still have my standards.I would never resort to drugging people.If I truly had evil plans for you, I wouldn’t have warned you

a lot of sense.She still thought that Kent was a piece of scum to a degree, but he wasn’t the type to play dirty tricks

made her

you for your concern, but I’ll be fine.I’ve already asked my husband to come and get me.I suggest you get going now.It won’t be good if my husband sees

the idea that Janet had

bold advances, then he would just

already mellowing out towards him.He shouldn’t ruin his chances by being too

right." Kent stood up and

Janet a

you feel like you might be in danger, Miss Lind.I’d gladly be

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