His Only Antidote by Shirley Owen

Chapter 20

Chapter 20

Elvis raised his eyebrows slightly and glanced at the vulnerable yet lovely woman beside Javion. Nola was worried that Elvis might sympathize with Tanya.

Men tended to have sympathy for the weak, and Elvis was a man. Nola thought Elvis would reprimand her, but his response

lmost made Nola laugh.

“That’s just how they bond with each other?

What a clever remark! How could anyone refute that? Nola was impressed. Well said, Elvis!

That was an explanation that sounded legitimate but made no sense at all!

“Can I use it as an excuse to pick on Tanya in the future?” Nola wondered.

Javion turned livid, “What kind of explanation is that, Mr. Grayson? You know Nola bullied my sweet innocent Tanya.”

“This is between the Grant sisters. They have a love–hate relationship. The more they fight, the closer they get. It’s not our place to interfere with them”

I don’t care. Your wife be family is no pushover.”

my woman. You have to make up for it at least, Mr. Grayson. For your information, the Lee

“Well, in that case, Elvis smiled gracefully, “You must also make compensation since your woman ruined my wife’s face.”

“What would you do if Nola was the one who got beaten hard, Mr. Grayson?”

“I would think her useless and well–deserved. A person should never pick up a fight without the confidence to win.”

served her right. Meanwhile, Elvis should have sought justice for

are being ridiculous, Mr. Grayson.

that, Mr. Lee? Well, suck

much for a

man

won’t let you walk all over me, Elvis Grayson!” Javion was about to make a move while speaking. It was too like Javion, who was used to taking charge. How could Elvis be

you sure you want to do

Elvis‘ eyes burning with fierceness and heard his harsh tone. She told Javion what happened to make him feel bad for her. She had no idea Javion would

also here, which only worsened the situation.

for dinner, not to fight. It would be humiliating if they got into a fight and were arrested. In addition, Tanya knew that the Grayson family

the Lee family members. She couldn’t afford to bring trouble for Javion so soon. The Lee family would blame her for the consequences.

didn’t mean to get you involved. We are here for dinner. Please

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Chapter 20

it that the Graysons were tough, especially Elvis Grayson. Now that Tanya saw what a man Elvis was with her own eyes, she understood it wasn’t the right time

let go.” Tanya cast Nola a glance full of reluctance. She would find another way to get back

but to let

and Javion underestimated Elvis, who, seeing them about to leave, said, “Don’t you forget something. Mr. Lee? You wanted an explanation, and I offered you one. And now, it’s my turn. I’m afraid I

hurt my Tanya, remember? Didn’t you say that we men shouldn’t interfere with women’s affairs? You are a double dealer, as I

to the fight. I’m talking about what you are doing to Nola and me here. You spoiled our appetite.” “Don’t push it, Mr. Grayson. People are afraid of you, but not me. The Grayson

I have always wanted a worthy rival like

you

have to

battle. He shouldn’t have come and confronted them. It wouldn’t be

a while, Javion softened,

vastly wealthy. Would you mind paying for our

Elvis some other time, and

to get you involved, Javion. You didn’t have to speak up for me.