The Protector Novel

Zoey was angry too, and she insisted, “And I say that it will not happen! My name is Zoey Lopez, and no one can change that!”

“Fine, you forced me to do this. Guys, take her away! She will change her surname one way or another!” commanded Dustin.

The four men who had come with Dustin took Zoey away forcefully.

Oriental Star Group was in a mess.

Still, their opponent was a powerful figure from South City, so what could they do?

“This is our family’s internal matter, and if anyone dares to butt in, the Lopez family from South City will show no mercy!” threatened Dustin before he left.

That frightened everyone even more.

In the end, Zoey was dragged back to the family’s home.

They forced Zoey to kneel in front of the Lopez family’s’ ancestral hall.

“Sir, we have talked to the related departments, and Zoey’s surname can be changed at any time.”

Upon hearing that report, Dustin turned to Zoey and scoffed, “Pick any other surname. You are not worthy to be called a Lopez.”

Zoey shook her head. “That will never happen! My name is Zoey Lopez, and I will not stand idly by even if you have the departments legally change my name. I will just change it back.”

shocked by Zoey’s

dare

feel his authority being challenged, and

how she has always been. She has never respected the Lopez

stoking the

one last

growled as he

stubborn and ignored her safety

a hundred times, but my answer will remain the

he laughed and commented, “Fine then, you’re being stubborn! Guys, prepare the whips in accordance with the family rules. I

of his subordinates approached with a

the crazier and stricter

in the family who disobeyed the rules would inevitably be

strong and harsh that its victim would need at

trembled at the sound of

the consequences

was sufficient to break its victim’s skin

had seen a man suffer ten whips; he had taken a

never thought Dustin would do

triggered Dustin, and the latter said, “I will

whip and grinned like a