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“I do it,” Aubree said through clenched teeth. Glying in to baston would ruin her future in esports, and she hadn’t planned on staying in the pro scene

long–term anywing

But if she refused, Hector and the others would get hurt, Championships could be won again, but if her teammates got injured, there was no fixing that.

Daston finally looked a little satisfied. He handed her his phone. “Record it yoursell if I don’t see it posted by tomorrow, I’ll do it for you.”

Aubree’s hands shook as she took the phone and opened the voice recorder. “1-

Before she could speak, a familiar voice cut in calm but mocking “I was starting to wonder what was taking so long. So this is where you’ve been, catching up with Dr. Wilson, huh?”

Bowen’s cold eyes locked onto Daxton as he walked forward slowly. He glanced at the bodyguards. “Dr. Wilson, what’s this about? Did my nephew piss you off or something?”

Histone was casual at first, but then it turned sharp. “Or are you acting on behalf of the Wilson family to stir up trouble with me? Bullying my sweetie?”

That last part was something else. Aubree wasn’t sure why, but she knew Bowen was talking about her.

She snuck a few glances at Bowen, puzzled. “Why is he stepping in like this? Why is he defending me so hard?” she wondered.

Alvin rolled his eyes in disgust.

The bodyguards hesitated, unsure of what to do next. They looked to Daton for a signal.

Daxton ground his teeth in frustration. Just a little more time, and this would’ve been over. He thought Bowen had shown up at the worst possible

moment.

Trying to keep control of the situation, Darton waved his hand and told the bodyguards, “Let the others go. But Aubree stays with me.”

He had to keep a hold on Aubree for now and figure the rest out later

to leave a red mark on her skin. He didn’t care if it hurt. Anyway, Aubree wasn’t

into playing games like “pick one.” Aubree had Wilson blood, and there was

we’ll sort everything else out

maybe you didn’t hear me. I’m taking

expression darkened. After a moment, he let out a low, angry laugh. “Who does he think he is? He isn’t family.

said coldly. His voice dropped into a low,

out a short laugh at that, it had been a while since he’d seen anyone dumb enough to threaten Bowen. Today was really something. He’d known. Bowen a long time and could tell that

up and down, wondering if this so–called scientist could

when Bowen’s older brother was alve, Bowen might’ve seemed cold, but he’d been the wildest one in their group.

cutting ties with her, huh?

Aubree, still held tightly by Daxion, thought every word Bowen

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like she was still one of

up with backup. The

be polite. He’d been stalling because he wasn’t sure he could keep Aubree safe in a full–blowni fight. But now?

his eyes. They were bullying his girl. There was no way he was

nothing

his tie and dropped

the Cros

his cufflinks. “Whether she stays or goes isn’t

moment to strike. She bit down hard on his wrist. Her whole body still ached from when he’d thrown

she could, only letting go when Daxton cried out. Then she slipped away like a fish and ran straight to

was already turning

react, a hand clamped down on his shoulder, and then Bowen’s fist slammed into

voice was low and cold. “So, how about we sattle things now, for putting your hands on

and his team stepped in, blocking them with easy smiles. “Let the bosses sort

the order, but they sure weren’t

bodyguards were stuck. They could