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

Suzanne instead. “I’m sorry, Madam. I

to explain further

was a muffled bang before Lucas was sent flying backward. He landed on the ground and

been her,

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

courage, Lucas launched himself at Nathan.

Nathan dodged Lucas‘ attacks easily. He bent down and delivered another solid

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Lucas‘ stomach.

falling to the ground,

could tell that Lucas had suffered internal bleeding after the

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

pleading

looked at Sally. In a gentle tone, he asked, “Aren’t you worried you might get hurt if you charge over like that?”

arm

her head