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.

watch to Suzanne, unaffected by Lucas‘

Suzanne instead. “I’m sorry, Madam. I didn’t mean to make you fall.”

Lucas a chance to explain further and

before Lucas was sent flying backward. He landed on the ground and groaned in pain, clutching his midsection.

fierce attack. If it had been her, she would probably have died from

wasn’t playing around. If he didn’t go all out,

launched himself at

Nathan dodged Lucas‘ attacks easily. He

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to Lucas‘

before falling to the ground, blood seeping out of the corner of

could tell that Lucas had suffered internal bleeding after

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

soldiers around them also began pleading anxiously. “General, please spare

a gentle tone, he asked, “Aren’t

nuzzled against his arm before giggling,

her head gently in