Chapter 1744

Kendrick strode up to Celena with the eagerness of a boyfriend, while Liam might as well have been invisible.

"Celena, come on, come on! Let's get inside quickly. I'm gonna introduce you to someone really important!"

However, just as Kendrick reached out for Celena, Liam stepped in, blocking his hand.

"Mr. Hyde, remember who you are. Trying to take my wife's hand right in front of me? That's not exactly cool, is it?"

The friendly look on Liam's face was gone, his features twisted into a scowl, his eyes icy as they locked onto Kendrick.

Kendrick snapped back to reality, flinging Liam's hand away. The thrill on his face was gone in a flash, replaced by a frosty glare.

"Liam, I let it slide just now, but don't think for a second I'll put up with your nonsense!"

Kendrick's face was stormy as he jabbed a finger toward the armed soldiers. "Liam, see that? That's Mr. Rhodes, a bigwig from the state. I'm about to introduce Celena to him!"

He sneered at Liam, "And you are a good-for-not