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.

to notice that she was

the bouncers or the ruffians,

nervous defense on his behalf.

his. She was holding his hand tightly. Her grip made his

way when Sally

for a friendly smile. “What do you need from us, Jimi

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to pay for my men’s

only thing that ran

much?” she

held out five

any cash on you? Give him five thousand dollars.”

frowned. His expression darkened.

thousand?” Jim said incredulously. “I meant 500 thousand!”

jaw dropped. “This

you leave until you pay

about 50 thousand?” Suzanne tried to

not giving him a single penny,” Nathan

a principle, so he would never give in

manner. Nathan. looked like he could fight, but he probably wouldn’t be able to take on so many people

once.