Betrayed, Then Back For Blood

Chapter 172

lan found himself outmatched by Connor, a fighter known for his impressive skills in the underground fighting world. When Connor made his move, lan didn’t even consider resisting, he knew it would just lead to a quick defeat.

Fortunately, Briar noticed lan’s predicament, came over, and pulled him inside, rescuing him from further embarrassment.

“Briar, these guys are brutal! I’m a well–known mercenary, after all. Can’t they show me a little respect?” lan complained quietly, feeling frustrated.

He thought, ‘I may not be able to take them on, but can’t we at least be civil?‘

Briar warned him with a stern look, saying, “If you don’t want Ashton to beat you up, then keep quiet!”

Even she had to admit that lan was practically asking for trouble, thinking to herself, ‘Why is he calling them out directly? That takes real guts.

lan glanced back and caught Connor’s mix of a smile and glare, which made him instantly stop talking.

The group settled onto some sofas, and because lan knew he was the least important person there, he got up to make tea for everyone. When he reached Ashton, he smiled a bit too eagerly while pouring the tea, knowing when to play it safe.

Ashton took a seat and immediately addressed Briar, saying, “So far, aside from lan making accusations about Sawyer, we don’t have solid proof that he’s a problem. Starting today, I’ll make sure you’re protected. What do you think about having Connor protect you?”

Without hesitation, Briar refused, “Ashton, I don’t think that’s needed. With skills like Sawyer’s…”

She thought about Connor, who led Ashton’s overseas mercenary group, and wondered, ‘He can’t just stay here to watch over me, right?

‘Things would get chaotic back where he’s needed. Plus, I can handle Sawyer myself.

‘lan had already seen Sawyer in action, and I don’t take him seriously.‘ Briar even planned to see Sawyer for herself during her classes the next day.

Spotting Briar’s intent, lan quickly raised his hand and said, “Actually, Ashton, I can protect Briar. I’m quite good at this. I’ve already encountered Sawyer. I promise, he won’t dare come near while I’m around.”

lan’s determination was clear–he was resolved not to let Sawyer slip away again, especially without any help.

a lot of free time, so it makes sense for him to stick with

up and quietly figure

Ashton asking, “Are you sure about this? lan’s skills are a

obvious, and it was clear he didn’t think

he could practically feel all the bad vibes coming at him from across the

spoke up for

cup for him. “Don’t worry, Ashton, I swear I’ll make sure Sawyer doesn’t get anywhere

Briar.”

if Briar decided to stir up trouble with Sawyer

knew exactly how their elite instructor operated. Once she set

unscathed.

Sawyer had landed on Briar’s blacklist, his

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thought of watching Sawyer get pummeled

a shot. I’ll be at the library whenever I’m free, so

had landed his first side gig from Ashton, and that was to protect Briar. For this role,

over the

earn overseas, looking after Briar

to refuse easy

shady vivisection lab tied to him. Although the cops didn’t have hard evidence yet, that didn’t mean

who landed on Ashton’s radar was as

impossible to ignore. He even made a point of wandering around the school infirmary, flashing a cocky grin at Sawyer

care less–as long as he was having fun, that

a dozen times. Each time, he would poke his head in like he was just curious. He never caused a scene, so the staff had no real reason to ask him to leave. Besides, with Sawyer being the most handsome doctor on campus, there were always girl’s

no way they could throw lan out just because he was

all morning, and he almost