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.”

beaten hard because she was weak, which served her right. Meanwhile, Elvis should have

Mr.

can! You got a problem with that, Mr. Lee? Well,

much for a

man

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

you sure you want to do

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 confront Nola and force the

Elvis was also here, which only worsened the

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

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

get you involved. We are here for dinner. Please don’t make a big deal

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Graysons were tough, especially Elvis Grayson. Now that Tanya saw what a man Elvis

She would find another way to get

no choice but to

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

do you mean, Mr. Grayson? Your Nola hurt my Tanya, remember? Didn’t you say that we men shouldn’t interfere with

are doing to Nola and me here. You spoiled our appetite.” “Don’t push it, Mr. Grayson. People are afraid

a worthy rival like you, and I’ll be

you

You have

battle. He shouldn’t have come and confronted them. It wouldn’t be worth it if this little incident ruined

a while, Javion softened, “What do

wealthy.

growled. He would remember this, retaliate against Elvis some other time, and made him suffer!

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