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. How about

her tears, her

Liam turned his icy glare to the remaining bodyguards, his anger palpable. "Are you blind? Can't you see a little girl? This is a mall, not your personal playground!" His

to think the online stories about stars shutting down streets and shops for their own convenience were

defending their homeland and scientists dedicating their lives to the public good, people were fawning over those fame-hungry

a bit of star admiration, but that blind worship? It was

puffed up with self-importance, stepped up to Liam. His eyes were aloof as he barked, "Sir, we're on an important

colleague, just a dismissive

one of their own flying with a single kick was not to be

at the center of it all was clearly annoyed, tapping her foot with impatience. The head of security saw that and signaled his team to move

last straw for

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255