Zachary's deafening roar echoed through the room. As he did so, four brawny men sprang out of nowhere at the entrance. They were all extremely muscular, and their arms were tattooed. They seemed formidable. With their bodies, they blocked the way to the entrance. Their upper arms were larger than Hannah's thigh. She would be digging her own grave if she planned to escape through the entrance. Nonetheless, she didn't seem flustered at all. Grabbing a vase stand near the entrance, she hurled it toward the man who was in the lead. A loud thud was heard, and it seemed like she had got him right on his skull. The man's vision swam as blood trickled down his head. Instinctively, he brought his hand up to wipe away the blood. Needless to say, he was infuriated when he saw his hand was drenched red. "Fuck."Malice raged in his eyes. Clenching his fists, he bellowed, "Fucking bitch! You're dead!"He no longer restrained himself. Instead, he charged at her relentlessly. "It's sti
Hannah performed the same trick. She threw the vase at them. The man was already prepared. He lifted his fists, ready to counter her attack. A loud noise was heard as his fist collided with the vase. It shattered and fell to the ground, clearly indicating how powerful the punch was. He nonchalantly shook his bloodied fist and grinned at Hannah. "Bitch, just you wait. I'm gonna catch you now, and make you get on your knees to lick my blood clean.""Stop the nonsense."Another man behind him cackled, "Do you want her to lick your blood, or do you want her to lick something else?"Their suggestive jeering echoed throughout the staircase. Though they were making lewd remarks about her, they didn't let their guard down. Instead, their wolfish gazes were fixated on her. "Are you trying to provoke me?"Hannah remained unfazed. Her smile never left her face as she incessantly threw everything within reach at them. As she threw, her gaze loomed over them. She taunted them. "If
At this moment, Hannah was in the study, which was located in the innermost area on the fourth floor. She turned around and locked the door swiftly. She seemed extremely calm. She was even smirking as she strode toward the computer. As she turned on the computer, she flipped through the documents on the desk quickly. She didn't stop when the monitor lit up. Lifting a strand of her hair beside her cheek, she chuckled, "I'm at the study now."A stunning ear clip on her earlobe was revealed. The part where it was connected to her earlobe was emitting a faint flow. This wasn't just an ordinary ear clip. Instead, it was a specially designed Bluetooth earpiece. "You're too daring, Hannah," came Darren's strained voice. He didn't sound happy. As he listened to the commotion on the other end of the earpiece, it was a first for him to realize that his heart could beat this fast. His heart stalled, and he found it difficult to breathe. Back when he survived through real battles, he
Muffled, yet resounding knocks echoed outside. Zachary stood at the door with a smile. His tone was mischievous as he teasingly asked her, "Ms. Emerson, are you in there?"Silence hung in the study. Not a sound was heard. It was as if no one was there. However, he had his men guarding the staircase, and they had thoroughly searched every room. There was no place for Hannah to hide except the study. The glee in his eyes grew as this realization dawned on him. He could imagine her being frightened in the room, covering her mouth in fear. Her eyes would widen as she stared at the door, shuddering in fear and anticipation. Was she hoping that he couldn't get in? Or was she anticipating someone to suddenly appear and rescue her?It would be naive of her to think that. Even if she called for help, it would take quite some time for help to arrive. He'd have ample time to do whatever he wanted and discipline her to his liking. After all, the Lautner manor was located in a secluded
Although it was clear that she had been cornered with no way to escape, she didn't seem flustered at all. Instead, the smile on her face widened. Grabbing another flower pot, she murmured, "It's too bad that I've lost interest in playing with you, Mr. Lautner."As she spoke, she took two steps back and leaned back against the floor-length window."What do you think this place is? Do you think you can just come and go from the manor as you please?"Zachary sneered and covered his forehead with his hand. His eyes glinted with malice as he snarled, "You'd better stay here today!"It was her fault that Saige, his only son, was being interrogated at the police station. He couldn't even bail him out. Moreover, she caused such a huge ruckus today, making him suffer tremendously. How dare she have the audacity to leave?What a naive woman. His reputation over the years would be in vain if he didn't make her kneel and cry before him, begging for his mercy. He vowed in his heart that
Hannah was still human, after all. She wasn't divine. Though she was adept in fighting with her improved agility and strength after her rebirth, it simply wasn't possible for her to fall to the fourth floor without suffering from any injuries. She did manage to reduce her momentum while she fell, but the most she could do was to make sure she wouldn't die or become severely crippled. It couldn't be helped if she broke her leg. However, the consequences didn't seem to faze her at all. The smile on her face was dazzling. "For goodness sake, Hannah," Darren gasped in her earpiece. She could still hear him catching his breath. In the next instant, she fell into a warm and firm embrace. A familiar pinewood scent wafted through her nose. Darren's attractive voice echoed in the earpiece and beside her, his chest vibrating as he spoke. His voice was to die for. "I've received your parcel. Is the fragile item satisfied now?""Darren," she called, her eyes fluttering open. She was
"Grandma's still waiting for us back home, so we'll get going now," Darren said indifferently.Though he phrased it politely, his tone was commanding. He didn't allow any room for discussion. Zachary looked like someone had just punched the living daylights out of him. How dare Darren, who was much younger than him, treat him this way?"Mr. Winchester, I invited Ms. Emerson over for a meal because I wanted to be on good terms with Winchester Group."He scoffed before quickly changing his way of speech. Now that Darren was here, it wasn't appropriate for him to behave recklessly. Instead, he spoke in a businesslike tone. Though he seemed glum, he managed to look composed as he continued, "But it seems like Ms. Emerson doesn't appreciate it.""Oh?"Darren's gaze swept past him as he replied calmly, "Then forget it if she doesn't appreciate it. Winchester Group doesn't mingle much with the entertainment industry where Starshine Entertainment belongs to. Her attitude speaks for me
Zachary was caught off guard by Darren. It was tough to fathom his thoughts, though he was around Saige's age. They were both in their twenties, yet Saige was only capable of getting in trouble and messing with women. On the contrary, Darren held himself with poise as he drove Zachary into a corner. He began to wonder whether he'd been too soft on Saige. His thoughts wandered despite his current predicament. Finally coming back to his senses, he forced a dry chuckle. Feeling uneasy, he inquired, "Then… what are your thoughts, Mr. Winchester?""We're always easy to reason with, Mr. Lautner. Of course, we'll compensate you."Darren dropped his gaze, and continued matter-of-factly, "How about this? We'll pay for all medical expenses for everyone's injuries, and we'll also offer a thousand dollars to each of you as compensation. As for the damaged assets at your manor, please enlighten me on whether you'd prefer compensation or having them fixed."He spoke confidently, looking lik