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.

his watch to Suzanne, unaffected by Lucas‘

began begging Suzanne instead. “I’m sorry, Madam. I didn’t

give Lucas a chance to explain further

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

stunned by Nathan’s fierce attack. If it had been her, she would probably have died from a single kick.

a moment to recover from the pain and realized that Nathan wasn’t playing around. If he didn’t go all

his courage, Lucas launched

dodged Lucas‘ attacks easily. He bent down and delivered

+15 BÔNUS

Lucas‘ stomach.

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

that 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 teach her some self–defense.”

around them also began pleading

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

nuzzled against his arm before giggling, “Nope. I

her head gently in