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.”

woman got beaten hard because she was weak, which served her right. Meanwhile, Elvis should have sought justice for

are being ridiculous, Mr. Grayson.

that, Mr. Lee? Well,

for a

man

while speaking. It was too like Javion, who was used

you want to do this, Mr. Lee?”

tone. She told Javion what happened to make him feel bad for

also here, which

In addition, Tanya knew that the Grayson family had connections, and Elvis had friends in various sectors, which meant

effort to win over the Lee family members. She couldn’t afford to bring trouble for

it, Javion. I didn’t mean to get you involved. We are here for dinner. Please don’t make a big deal

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Chapter 20

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

Nola a glance full of reluctance. She would find another way to get back to

no choice but to

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 can’t let you

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

our appetite.” “Don’t push it, Mr. Grayson. People are afraid

courage, Mr. Lee. I have always wanted a worthy rival like you, and I’ll be glad to accept your

you

appetite. You have to do something

He shouldn’t have come and confronted them. It

thinking for a while, Javion softened, “What do

understand the Lee family is vastly wealthy. Would you mind paying

against Elvis some other time, and made him suffer! Elvis wouldn’t be able

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