Ryan's hair stood the moment Bella's brother showed up.

Though highly revered in the underworld, Ryan became small in the face of Drew. Plus, Drew was Bella's brother. There was no way Ryan would want to hurt him.

"I'm sorry... Mr. Hoffman. Yasmin heaved heavily and looked at Ryan, blaming herself for losing control of the situation.

Ryan swallowed hard and shouted urgently, "Don't do anything rash. I'm sure the young heir of the Thompsons won't hit a woman."

"So I should just stand here, take a beating like a man, and let her kill me?" Drew yawned nonchalantly. "Am I that stupid?"

Ryan had nothing to say.

He knew Yasmin's loyalty lay with him. Yasmin would take drastic actions to punish those who were against Ryan.

"But you're right. I don't hit women."

Drew released his hold on Yasmin and looked up. "You should thank your lucky stars that you're a woman. Otherwise, I would've broken your arms." "Bastard!" A proud individual like Yasmin could not take the humiliation lying down. With a menacing look, she pulled a punch, but Ryan stopped her.

"Stop it, Yasmin! He's Ms. Thompson's brother."

paused and pulled herself

Brother?

untamed man turned out to be Bella's brother and an

a dazed Yasmin before turning to Ryan. His gaze was

Justin

a haven

bruise on Justin's face, Bella cupped his face

was on my way to you." Justin smiled bitterly while putting his hands over hers. He caressed her hands gently. "As if you fell flat on

up when you

them! You served in the army. You would tie with Drew in a fight. I doubt they could harm you unless you stood

face but was afraid to hurt him. "Of all the places to hit you,

Justin teared up with joy, sadness, and remorse because Bella cared so much about him. He grabbed her hand and refused to let her go. "That's not important, Bella. Nothing matters more than you being here

a lump

him tight. "I'm back, Justin. I don't ever want to leave you

flurry of hurried knocks erupted at

Bella! Open the

and Justin

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