Chapter 570

Chapter 570

In one swift move, Gregory had proven his mettle.

Mark was sent flying, crashing into a table and scattering cups of coffee everywhere.

The waiter rushed over, but Lucius was already on his feet, handling the payment through his phone app.

"You think you can lay hands on my people?" Gregory's voice was laced with an unspoken threat, the air around him charged with tension.

Cradled in Gregory's arms, I was still reeling from the shock, my heart pounding against my chest. It was clear Gregory had no love lost for Mark, and now, with Mark's true colors showing, his anger was palpable.

"What do you want?" Gregory challenged, his stance defensive yet ready for another round if necessary.

Mark slowly got to his feet, wiping the blood from his lip. A self-mocking smile played on his lips, and though the atmosphere turned heavy, he offered no answer to Gregory's question, his gaze fixed on me instead.

"Jane, think over what I said, alright?"

"Greg..."

a deep breath, I turned

"Alright."

and I turned to leave,

don't get it, your grandma will die. Didn't you say how important your grandma is to you,

grip on Gregory's hand tightened, my

gently pried my clenched hand open, massaging it soothingly as he asked,

"Of course."

My trust in Gregory was solid. In this world, he was the one person

best to stay back and let him handle things, especially considering my current condition

wait for you in the car," I

once steadfast and

Gregory's actions, I wouldn't

to escort me to the

reserved by Mark, ensuring

a mix of threats and persuasion, ensuring the staff stayed out of the way. After all, when

After

bystanders who suffer, though compensation was

the desire to confront Mark, restrained only by his concern for me.

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