The Wrong Woman

Chapter 17

Nathan had never thought that Suzanne could be so ruthless. She’d always seemed so gentle and soft–spoken.

Before Suzanne could say anything, a ruffian rushed in and pointed at Nathan. “Boss, that’s him, he’s here to cause trouble! He knocked Harry out and punched me!”

Within seconds, Nathan was surrounded by several bouncers, who were all staring at him murderously.

This was an illegal casino, so they only let in familiar clients. Everyone else in the casino was wary of Nathan, as he was a stranger.

“Why did you knock out my men and force your way in?” the manager of the casino demanded.

Suzanne bravely put herself in front of Nathan. She faced the manager. “Jim, he’s my friend.

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Jim snorted, “You came here and beat up your

brother without a care about the other patrons. You disrupted my business. That’s all fine and dandy, but this is a different matter. Your friend beat up my men.”

Suzanne was afraid that Nathan wouldn’t be able to fight all of the bouncers in the casino. I’m sorry on his behalf, Jim,” she said cajolingly. “We won’t be any more trouble. We’re leaving now.”

She grabbed Nathan’s hand and turned to leave.

Several ruffians blocked their way. “Oh no. You can’t just leave like that.

Suzanne paused.

didn’t seem to notice that she was

worried about the bouncers or the ruffians,

defense on

Suzanne’s hands were soft in his. She was holding his hand tightly. Her grip made

this way when Sally

for a friendly smile. “What do you

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my men’s

sighed. Money really was the only thing that ran this place.

much?” she

held out five

any cash on you? Give

His expression

Jim said incredulously. “I meant 500 thousand!”

jaw dropped. “This

you leave until you pay up.”

Suzanne tried to bargain

not giving him a single penny,” Nathan interrupted imperiously.

hated unlawfulness as a principle, so he would never give in to extortion.

his bulky stature and imposing manner. Nathan. looked like he could

once.