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

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

a chance to explain further

flying backward. He landed on the ground and groaned in pain,

had been her, she would probably have

from the pain and realized that Nathan wasn’t playing around. If he

courage, Lucas launched himself at Nathan.

easily. He bent down and

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to Lucas‘

back before falling to the ground, blood seeping out of the corner of his mouth.

had suffered

“Stop, Nate. Lucas didn’t bully anyone. He was genuinely trying to teach

them also began pleading anxiously. “General, please

asked, “Aren’t you worried you

lips and nuzzled against his arm before giggling, “Nope. I know you would

her head