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.”

to Elvis, Javion’s woman got beaten hard because she was weak, which served her right. Meanwhile, Elvis should have sought justice for his wife Nola since she was also hurt. And yet, he took the high road and refused to do that.

being ridiculous, Mr. Grayson. You can’t do that.”

that, Mr. Lee? Well,

for a

man

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 this,

breathe when she met Elvis‘ eyes burning with fierceness and heard his harsh tone. She told Javion what happened to make him feel bad for her. She

Elvis was also here,

humiliating if they got into a fight and were arrested. In addition, Tanya knew that the Grayson family had connections, and Elvis had friends in various

She couldn’t afford to bring trouble for Javion so soon. The Lee family would blame her for the consequences. Therefore, Tanya must look at the bigger picture here.

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

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especially Elvis Grayson. Now that Tanya saw what a man Elvis was with her

of reluctance. She would find another way to get back

no choice but to let it slide.

Tanya and Javion underestimated Elvis, who, seeing them about to leave, said, “Don’t you forget something. Mr. Lee? You wanted an explanation, and

we men shouldn’t interfere with women’s affairs? You are a double dealer, as

to Nola and me here. You spoiled our appetite.”

wanted a worthy rival like you, and I’ll be glad to accept your challenge.

you

You have

knew he had lost the battle. He shouldn’t have come and confronted them. It wouldn’t be worth it if this little incident ruined his date with Tanya.

thinking for a while, Javion softened, “What

family is vastly wealthy. Would

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

Javion. You didn’t have to