Chapter 251

I’m Steve’s guardian, Mr. Martin. You have no right to decide on my behalf!” I stood protectively before Steven and looked at the bodyguards warlly.

“Who the hell do you think you are? Are you even worthy of speaking to Mr. Martin? He’s the one calling. the shots now!” Someone stepped forward to speak up on Martin’s behalf.

It was within my expectations. Steven had cut off their benefits, which had pissed everyone

Steven looked sharply at the person who’d spoken. It was as if he were looking at a corpse.

off.

“If you want blood to be shed, you can go ahead and try me.” I remained before Steven. I wasn’t going anywhere.

Martin didn’t care about my survival, of course. He was only here to aggravate Steven and see whether Steven was really insane. They were both trying to get a feeling of each other’s bottom lines, and I was a hurdle in Martin’s way.

Martin must’ve already looked into Stephany’s background, though. I was the daughter of the Larson

family, and I’d just severed ties with Charles. Charles must’ve already proven his loyalty to Martin, so

Martin was sure I wasn’t capable of anything.

And in truth, I wasn’t. Not now, anyway. I could only bet on Ewan and hope he’d be able to fight back. This time, however, he merely stood to one side, looking calm. He didn’t show any sign of wanting to interfere.

the Lincoln family have their own bodyguards? I couldn’t

are here,” one of Martin’s bodyguards said.

Steven a meaningful look, but the latter remained silent

won’t let you take him away, Mr. Martin.” I clenched my fists. I didn’t know how I could help Steven.

Steven said

was taken aback. Then, I turned to look at him. “No

him to return to the asylum

He knew Martin was just testing

shakily. I didn’t know why I was so afraid of him being taken to the asylum. Was I traumatized by Michael

Stephie.” Steven shook his head

tugged it. He said softly, “Don’t be scared. I’ll be right back.”

He headed out himself. I refused to let him go; I didn’t

people had to be on Martin’s side. They wouldn’t let Steven have an easy time in

Mrs. Lincoln. You have to stay calm. Ewan stopped me and

say to Ewan before getting into the

to destroy the Lincoln Group? Was he going to destroy it if he couldn’t

I’ll take

away in the car from the asylum. A wave of helplessness washed over me.

them, you don’t have a choice.” Ewan stared at

you agree?”

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