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

is perfect. We could team up and quietly figure out

exchanged skeptical looks, with Ashton asking, “Are you

was clear he didn’t think much

could practically feel all the bad vibes coming at him

but laugh and spoke up for lan, “He’s actually pretty capable, trust

a cup for him. “Don’t worry, Ashton,

Briar.”

course, if Briar decided to stir up trouble with Sawyer herself, that was

someone trained by Briar, he knew exactly how their elite instructor operated. Once she

unscathed.

landed on Briar’s blacklist, his days were pretty much

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thought of watching

He said, “Fine, let’s give it a shot. I’ll be at the library whenever I’m free, so

Briar. For this role, he would be paid

was over

much as what he used to earn overseas, looking after Briar wouldn’t take much effort, and this

be a fool to refuse

Sawyer and the investigation into the shady vivisection lab tied to him. Although the

landed on Ashton’s radar

wandering around the school infirmary, flashing a cocky grin at Sawyer before swaggering off, leaving behind

less–as long as he

he was just curious. He never caused a scene, so the

could throw lan out just because he was a guy,

eye on lan all morning, and he