"Ahhhhhhhh!" the man let out a blood-curdling shriek, then fell to the ground in a crumpled heap, wriggling in agony. The man next to him immediately wheeled around and tried to run away, but Liam was faster. He materialized in front of him and punched him squarely in the middle of his chest, sending him soaring several feet into the air and toppling into his comrades. All of a sudden, a bald, shirtless man showed up next to Forrest. He had a myriad of tattoos all over his body, the most striking being one of a roaring tiger inked over his entire chest. He was tall and burly, and clearly, he held an important position among Forrest's troops, because the rest of the men stepped aside to let him pass upon seeing him.His face was twisted in a grotesque scowl, and he sneered. "You'll meet your end, twat!"With a surge of power that rippled through his muscular body, he lunged straight toward Liam!Liam curled his lips into a smirk. He whipped a knife out of the nearest opponent's h
At this point, the entire compound was covered in mangled limbs, mutilated bodies, and pools of blood. Forrest glanced around him at the mangled bodies, then at Liam, who was standing there without a single scratch on his body and not even a hair out of place. Almost immediately he felt an intense fear coursing through his body.The look on Liam's face was so terrifying that even a fleeting glance was enough to make his breath catch in his throat. With a sickening realization, Forrest knew that he had to get rid of this opponent no matter what, even if it would entail losing his life. The alternative—letting Liam survive and potentially seek revenge in the future was a price too great to pay. "A million dollars to kill him! No, wait—make that two million instead!" He bellowed, more so out of fear than intimidation. He had to get rid of Liam no matter what, even if it would cost him everything he had!Two million dollars!This was more money than any of them had ever seen, and
When she emerged, her eyes were puffy and red-rimmed from all her crying, and this was a stark contrast to her usual cold, aloof demeanor. This no doubt attracted some curious glances the moment she stepped out of the elevator. Despite having summoned all her courage to step out of the elevator, the moment the stench of blood hit her, Sunniva began shaking like a leaf again. She searched the crowd for Liam, and the moment she laid eyes on him, the fear and anxiety within her began to dissipate. His mere presence was enough to calm her. Meanwhile, Forrest's men all stared, wide-eyed and slack-jawed, at Sunniva. They had never seen a more beautiful woman in their lives! It was no wonder Forrest had specifically asked them to spare her so he could keep her for himself—she was even more gorgeous than any celebrity!Looks of lecherous desire crossed their faces as they recalled the fact that Forrest had promised that each of them would get a turn at her once he was done…However, Li
Liam's sudden move caught Sunniva off guard. Her eyes widened with shock as she gazed at him, questions and doubts flickering through her gaze.What on earth was he planning?However, Liam was not crossing any lines. His arm was just resting lightly around her waist, holding her steady and still.Liam was not overthinking it. Sure, he had the crowd under control, but with over thirty toughs around, his priority was keeping Sunniva safe.He could tell she was scared, which was why he pulled her in close, his hand brushing against the soft curve of her waist.Seeing the surprise written all over Sunniva's face, Liam worried he might have spooked her. With a warm smile and a gentle tilt of his head, he leaned in and whispered reassuringly, "Don't worry, stay close. I've got you."Sunniva, already harboring a crush on Liam, felt her cheeks heat up as he leaned in. She bit her lip, a little embarrassed, and gave a small nod and a quiet hum.Liam just smiled softly, not reading too mu
However, it was over in a flash. The would-be attackers did not even get within striking distance of Liam before they were flung aside like ragdolls, hitting the ground hard. Only then did the onlookers notice the deadly dents in their chests. They were dead before they hit the dirt.That show of raw power sent a wave of fear through the remaining thugs who had thought about jumping into the fray.Forrest, in particular, was beside himself with rage and madness. He brandished his machete and bellowed as he lunged at Liam, "What are you waiting for? Get him! Take him down!!"However, Forrest's charge was cut short as Liam effortlessly sidestepped and sent him crashing to the ground with a swift kick. Forrest's machete clattered away, and in the blink of an eye, Liam snatched it from the air, the icy blade then resting under Forrest's chin.A trickle of blood seeped from where the blade nicked Forrest's neck, slowly staining his skin.Frozen in shock, Forrest had not even processed
Zane was shocked watching Forrest grovel like that. He had never imagined that Liam, who he thought was just a leeching bodyguard, could be so powerful. He had sent a small army to take Liam down, only for Liam to knock them out cold, without even breaking a sweat.What did that mean? It meant Liam had not even shown his true power yet.The thought sent a chill down Zane's spine as he glared at Liam, icy and furious, who was casually holding Sunniva in his arms.That damn woman!He had bent over backward for her, and she had never given him the time of day. Then, there she was, letting some no-good bodyguard hold her close, giggling and blushing like a schoolgirl.What a piece of work!Zane was seething with jealousy, his gaze at Liam darkening with each passing moment. Recalling Liam's recent display of power, Zane could not help but smirk cruelly as he glanced at the Ironfist Vilmos, who was lounging in the back of his car. With Vilmos as his ace in the hole, Zane's fear of Lia
In front of Sunniva, Zane caught himself retreating and stiffened, quickly adopting an angry stance. He glared at Liam and demanded, "What are you trying to pull?"Liam did not bother with a reply. Instead, he asked icily, "You're Mr Zane Long from Majestic Times Group, right?"At that, Zane's expression twisted with irritation. Liam's demeanor irked him, especially the way his hand was possessively around Sunniva's waist.A steely glint flashed in Zane's eyes as he retorted, "Does it matter whether I am or not?"Zane finished speaking and shot Liam a defiant look, his eyebrows arching in a silent challenge that screamed, 'What are you gonna do about it?'Maybe it was the presence of Vilmos that made Zane so cocky, like Liam was nothing to worry about.Liam just snorted, a chilling edge to his voice as he said, "No big deal. I just want to have a word with you, Mr. Long. All this drama tonight is your handiwork, right, Mr. Long?" At that, Zane just laughed, a frigid, mocking soun
Sunniva had always held feelings for Liam, but with his family in the picture, she kept her feelings locked away. That was until Zane ripped the lid off her secret with a few careless words that she just snapped. She stormed up to him and delivered a stinging slap across his cheek.Her face flushed with a mix of rage and shame, her body quivering ever so slightly. She had been caught out, and it stung."Zip it, Zane! Don't drag us through the mud. Liam and I are nothing but friends, so cut the crap!" Sunniva shouted, her voice thick with anger.Zane, hand clutched to his cheek in shock, glared at Sunniva with wide, furious eyes. "You hit me!? You think I can't see what's going on? The way you look at him... I'd never believe you're not into him, not in a million years!"He saw her body tense up, a sure sign he had struck a nerve. A twisted grin spread across his face as he taunted, "Now that I know what kind of woman you are, I won't hold back. I'll have you in my bed before you kn