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..."

was soft but filled with pain as he comforted her, "Daddy's here, sweetheart. Daddy's got you. It'll stop hurting soon, I promise.

nodded through her tears,

see a little girl? This is a

to think the online stories about stars shutting down streets and shops for their own convenience were just publicity stunts. However, as he witnessed the same arrogance

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

had nothing against a bit of star admiration, but

bodyguard, puffed up with self-importance, stepped up to Liam. His eyes were aloof as he barked, "Sir, we're on an important escort mission. I'm gonna need you to step

unconscious colleague, just a dismissive glance to

professionals, and anyone who could send one of their own flying with a single kick was not to be taken lightly. They wanted to get their charge

the center of it all was clearly annoyed, tapping her foot with impatience. The

the last

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