Lord Protector Novel

“Miss, business isn't great today. So, here's some food you can share with Missy, or else they will just go to waste.”

A lady from a neighboring stall added, “That's right. There really are very few customers today. Here's a hotdog you can give Missy. She really loves the hotdogs I make.”

Lacey was touched by their gestures.

She obviously knew that the vendors were making excuses to help her maintain her dignity.

Therefore, Lacey didn't decline their kind offer.

After all, they had already stuffed the food into her hands.

Lacey replied gratefully, “Sir, madam, thank you. I will remember your kindness forever.”

The two vendors smiled kindly. “You're welcome, miss.”

“It's really nothing. Don't think too much about it. Now, take them to Missy. She must be really hungry.”

“Thank you! Thank you!”

Lacey returned home with the food.

The moment she left, the two vendors exchanged glances and sighed.

“That lady really has it tough. The husband is dead, and she has to take care of a child alone. Furthermore, she is always harassed by Hound and his men. By the way, didn't I tell you to find someone for her? Did you do it?”

“She's young, pretty, and has a great figure. There are a lot of guys that are interested in her. Unfortunately, she refuses to accept any of them.”

“Huh? Why?”

“What else can it be? It must be for the sake of her daughter and husband.”

“What a tough life she has.”

“Oh, no. Here comes Hound. She is in for some trouble now.”

The neighbors weren't aware that Lacey's husband was the Great Marshal, Zeke Williams.

They simply saw her as an ordinary folk.

After all, Lacey had kept it a secret, as she was cognizant that nothing good would come out of revealing it.

Meanwhile, a bunch of hooligans were heading her way.

They were led by Hound and were under orders to take Lacey's life.

One of Hound's subordinates asked cautiously, “Hound, are we really going to kill someone? Now that we are being monitored by the higher-ups, I can't imagine the consequences if we really do it.”

Hound snapped, “Shut your mouth, you coward. If you're scared, you should back out now. Don't forget that Fourth Lord has our back. I'm sure you don't need me to explain to you how powerful he is, do you? With him backing us, it's more than enough.”