Chapter 246

Liam darted forward with lightning speed, kicking the bodyguard's chest and sending him flying back several meters. The man slammed into a display window with a thud, blood spilling from his mouth as his eyes rolled back. He slumped to the ground, unconscious, amidst the shards of broken glass.

The once noisy mall fell eerily silent, the crowd of eager onlookers stunned into stillness.

People who had snapped out of their shock started snapping pictures with their phones, capturing the fallen bodyguard and Liam as he scooped Jovie into his arms.

Liam cradled Jovie, examining the bump on her forehead with concern. He brushed her hair back and tenderly blew on the bruise, his whole being exuding a fierce protectiveness that seemed to chill the air.

Jovie clung to Liam, her sobs breaking through the quiet, "Daddy, it hurts... Daddy, it hurts right here..."

as he comforted her, "Daddy's here, sweetheart. Daddy's got you. It'll

through her tears,

bodyguards, his anger palpable. "Are you blind? Can't you see a little girl? This is a mall, not your personal playground!" His gaze then landed on the haughty woman at the center of it all, and

convenience were just publicity

the true heroes like soldiers defending their homeland and scientists dedicating their lives to the public good, people

a bit of star admiration,

stepped up to Liam. His eyes were aloof as he barked, "Sir, we're

hint of regret for their unconscious colleague, just a dismissive glance to whisk him

anyone who could send one of their own flying with

center of it all was clearly annoyed, tapping her foot with

was the last straw

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