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.

looked up to meet his worried eyes. "How did you even know to come

you expected me to let you get

did you know where I was? And

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

"Sorry, I—"

not the one who should be

men. By now, the lanky guy had scrambled back to

to kick someone?" the hefty

you think that was bad, wait until I really

man hesitated, his bravado

shadowy figures

what are

wrapping Roseanne snugly before gesturing for

no time, the trio

Roseanne. "Did they

palm to reveal a compact

"I had this."

"Wow, you're really something. Planning to

quite," she chuckled. "Just

laugh was

a hint

given them whatever they wanted. No amount of cash

exactly what I thought and

I didn't hear you. You told them you

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was

I gave in to make them