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.

free time,

perfect. We could team up and quietly figure out how to handle Sawyer without

with Ashton asking, “Are you sure

clear he didn’t think

the bad

couldn’t help but laugh and spoke up for lan,

quickly poured a cup for him. “Don’t worry, Ashton, I swear I’ll make sure Sawyer

Briar.”

up trouble with Sawyer herself, that was

exactly how their elite instructor operated. Once

unscathed.

on Briar’s blacklist, his days were pretty much

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of watching Sawyer get pummeled by Briar and begging for

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

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

was over

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

be a fool to refuse

and the investigation into the shady vivisection lab tied to him. Although the cops didn’t have hard evidence yet, that didn’t mean Ashton was going to let him get away

on Ashton’s radar was as good as done

to ignore. He even made a point of wandering around the school infirmary, flashing

Sawyer thought, lan couldn’t care less–as long as he

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 pretending to be sick just

way they could throw lan out just because he was a guy,

keeping an eye on lan all morning,