The Wrong Woman

Chapter 8

The displeasure on Nathan’s expression was evident as he demanded, “Are you teaching her or toying with her?”

Lucas gulped nervously. “Sir, I was teaching Madam self–defense.”

Everyone was worried about Lucas. There was no way Nathan didn’t know what trick Lucas had been trying to do.

Nathan pushed Suzanne aside and said, “Stay away.”

Suzanne felt her heart fluttering involuntarily.

Nathan had never once glanced at her, but his actions showed that he clearly wanted to protect her.

She was puzzled, and she had no idea what he wanted to do.

Casually, Nathan removed his watch and said, “Let’s spar. If you win, you get to stay. Lose, and you leave immediately.”

Lucas‘ face drained of all its color. He tried to explain himself, saying, “General, t–there’s no way I can beat you. I–I was just teaching Madam some self–defense. Please don’t fire me, sir.

handed his watch to Suzanne, unaffected

Nathan’s indifference and began begging Suzanne instead. “I’m sorry, Madam. I didn’t mean to make you fall.”

give Lucas a chance to explain further and began raining kicks

before Lucas was sent flying backward. He landed

had been her, she would probably have died from a

Nathan wasn’t playing around.

launched himself at Nathan.

dodged Lucas‘ attacks easily. He bent down and

+15 BÔNUS

to Lucas‘

ground, blood seeping out of the corner

Lucas had suffered internal bleeding after

and grabbed Nathan’s arm. She begged, “Stop, Nate. Lucas didn’t bully anyone. He was genuinely trying to

pleading anxiously. “General, please spare

he asked, “Aren’t you worried you might get hurt if you

nuzzled against his arm before

head gently