Facade of Love

Chapter 192 Absolutely

I did not back down, not one bit. “Absolutely. Kid or not, she started it with her nasty words. I just gave her a taste of her own medicine. If you’re so worried about your precious daughter, go ahead and call the cops. Or better yet, get even the same way I did.”

Jack looked like he had swallowed a lemon and was speechless. Getting even was out of the question with Idris right there. He could not risk a feud with the Youngs over this.

Calling the cops? That would just blow up in his face. If word got out, it would be his daughter Christina who would look bad, not me. I might have to cough up some cash, but that was about it. No jail time. Jack, though? He would be the talk of Lake City, and not in a good way.

Idris had been quiet the whole time, but when he saw Jack’s face turn the color of a stormy sea, he gently took my hand and looked it over. “You okay?” he asked.

It took me a second to catch on–he was asking if I was hurt from the punch. I just bit my l*p and shrugged. “I’m fine.”

He gave a nod, his eyes flicking over to Jack with a cool, unreadable expression. “Mr. Zanier, should I be calling the cops?” he asked, his voice smooth as glass, but his gaze held a shadow of a threat.

Jack hesitated for a heartbeat, then cracked a grin and laughed it off. “Mr. Young, you’re quite the joker. Kids will be kids, roughhousing and all. No need for the police. Let’s move along, we’ve got real business to talk about, and we can’t afford to waste time here.”

Idris into the private room. Idris, not one for physical contact, dodged his hand with a grace that made

thrown off by his suddenly syrupy tone. “I’ve already eaten. You go on.”

gave my hand a gentle squeeze. “Okay,

I stayed quiet.

pleasantries, so I turned to

Jack’s sleeve. “Dad, she hit me, and you’re just letting her

enough,” Jack cut in sharply, his patience worn thin. “I’ll send someone to take you to the hospital later. Stop causing trouble.” His voice carried a clear warning.

last look, said nothing,

along as I

car here. You don’t need to bother. Go on with your night.”

Chapter 192 Absolutely

paused, then said, “Mr. Young told me to see you home.

be able to face

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