Chapter 242

In Jade's previous life, Jacob had shamelessly taken advantage of her. She hadn't dared to tell anyone then because she was ashamed and timid. This had only emboldened Jacob further.

This time, she refused to be weak and fought back bravely.

"Y-You're insane," Jacob stuttered, his face pale with pain as he knelt on the ground, unable to get up. Despite his condition, he remained unaware of Jade's capabilities.

"You better not give me a chance, or—" His sentence was cut short as he was abruptly sent flying through the air, landing with a thud on the ground.

Standing over him was a tall, sturdy man who effortlessly lifted him.

"Ms. Severin, do you want me to break his hand?" It was Owen, who had been secretly protecting Jade.

Having witnessed Jacob's attempt to take advantage of Jade, he had wanted to intervene. However, Jade had beaten him to it, so he continued observing from the shadows. Only when he saw that Jacob remained unrepentant did he step in.

Jade was surprised by Owe