Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

Yet, the way Nigel spoke was a bit strange and amusing.

Feeling her blood boiling with excitement, Angela nearly laughed out loud. She barely managed to suppress it before nodding firmly.

"Understood. I'll do my best not to disappoint you, coach."

Her determination was unwavering. This wasn't just a fight for herself-it was another battle for Graham Group.

She had to start strong, with full confidence, and give it her all to seize everything she wanted.

Nigel looked at her with a complex expression, watching her for a long moment before a trace of hesitation flickered in his eyes.

"If you're really sure about this, then there's nothing more to say. You can start by fighting me."

Angela immediately felt a chill run down her spine.

She had learned everything she knew from Joanne, who had always praised her perseverance and rapid improvement. But that didn't mean she was ready to take on a state-level kickboxing coach!

"What, got cold feet?" Nigel raised an eyebrow at her. "If you're scared, you should quit now while you still can."

harder it was, the more determined she was to stand back up.

ground." Nigel spoke in a cold and unyielding voice before

went straight to

of backing down. Should we proceed with the original plan

to him, silent for a moment before answering, "Since she's so

feel at ease. "Understood." He turned to leave,

don't hit her too hard." He sounded both a little awkward and

Nigel frowned in confusion.

all out. If she gets scared enough, maybe

was both

next morning, as scheduled, Angela arrived at the training ground at

warm-up exercises. After 40 minutes, Nigel

single word, he said flatly, "Come at me with everything you've got. Show me your

without hesitation. She charged toward him at full speed, throwing a powerful punch

just as her fist was about to connect with his nose, a faint smirk of

swift motion, he grabbed her wrist and used her

ground, feeling as though every bone in

were like the claws of