Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 722

The hefty man finally dropped the pretense. "We've been more than polite with you! In our town, a woman acting as stubborn as you would get a good thrashing. Just hand over the fifty grand, and we'll be on our way!"

The elderly man sighed, taking on a softer tone. "Why put yourself through this, miss? If you'd listened to me earlier, my sons wouldn't be so upset. Is a little money worth the risk you're taking?"

"We're just after some cash. You're driving a Mercedes, so fifty grand should be pocket change for you. Don't worry, we're true to our word. Give us the money, and we're out of here."

Roseanne was taken aback by their audacity.

They weren't even trying to hide their intentions anymore.

This was robbery, plain and simple.

Though she'd never been in a situation like this before, she knew the saying "money for your life."

But fifty grand was out of the question.

With a steely expression, she retorted, "I've only got three grand. Take it or leave it."

"Three grand?! Are you joking? That barely covers a headlight on your car, and you're trying to play poor with me?"

"This lady needs a lesson in hard knocks. A good beating will set her straight!"

The tall, lanky man raised his hand, ready to strike, but suddenly something stopped him mid-swing. In the next instant, he was sent flying backward, landing in a heap.

Corley withdrew his foot, staring coldly at the crumpled man. "You really think you can lay a hand on her?"

He then turned to Roseanne, his voice tinged with concern. "Are you okay?"

Roseanne had instinctively shielded her head during the commotion, but instead of pain, she heard Corley's familiar voice.

worried eyes. "How did you even know to come

expected me to let you get

know where I was? And that I'd need

ended with a scream, and then you weren't picking up. Hardly

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shifted icily to the three men. By now, the lanky guy had scrambled back to his brother

you the right to kick

a sardonic grin. "If you think

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his jacket, wrapping Roseanne snugly before gesturing for the shadows to handle

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back to Roseanne. "Did

because-" She opened her palm to reveal

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