The Wrong Woman

Chapter 8

The displeasure on Nathan’s expression was evident as he demanded, “Are you teaching her or toying with her?”

Lucas gulped nervously. “Sir, I was teaching Madam self–defense.”

Everyone was worried about Lucas. There was no way Nathan didn’t know what trick Lucas had been trying to do.

Nathan pushed Suzanne aside and said, “Stay away.”

Suzanne felt her heart fluttering involuntarily.

Nathan had never once glanced at her, but his actions showed that he clearly wanted to protect her.

She was puzzled, and she had no idea what he wanted to do.

Casually, Nathan removed his watch and said, “Let’s spar. If you win, you get to stay. Lose, and you leave immediately.”

Lucas‘ face drained of all its color. He tried to explain himself, saying, “General, t–there’s no way I can beat you. I–I was just teaching Madam some self–defense. Please don’t fire me, sir.

Nathan handed his watch to Suzanne, unaffected by Lucas‘ pleas.

instead. “I’m

give Lucas a chance to explain further

backward. He landed on the ground and groaned in

Nathan’s fierce attack. If it had been

Nathan wasn’t playing around. If he didn’t go all out, he would

launched

attacks easily. He

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Lucas‘ stomach.

to the ground, blood seeping out of the corner

could tell that Lucas had suffered internal bleeding after the

and grabbed Nathan’s arm. She begged, “Stop, Nate. Lucas didn’t bully anyone. He was genuinely trying to teach

pleading anxiously. “General, please spare him.”

gaze softened when he looked at Sally. In a gentle tone, he asked, “Aren’t you worried you might get hurt if you charge over

and nuzzled against his arm before giggling, “Nope. I know you would

her head gently in

Suzanne’s eyes, and she felt her heart throbbing in pain.

as she watched him flirt

pain that she could barely breathe. It was almost as