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Mia looked at the perverted man’s hand with cold detachment before twisting it sharply.

A sickening crack echoed through the air as his wrist snapped.

The lecher let out a howl of pain. “You crazy bitch! Do you even know who I amt I’m gonna kill your

His words were a battle cry for his cronies. A group of burly men stormed over, their faces twisted with anger.

“You dumb bitch! Got a death wish or something Causing trouble on our turf? one of them, a bald, hideous brute, snapped and grabbed a chair, trying to aim it at Mia.

Raising her eyebrows, Mia instinctively shielded her abdomen, bracing for impact.

But before the bald guy could get any closer, he was sent flying back by a swift, powerful kick.

Matthew stepped in front of Mia, calmly retracting his foot as if nothing had happened. He shot the thugs an ley glare and said to Mia, “Don’t stand there, call the cops”

For a moment, Mia was caught off guard, his deep, husky voice sending an unexpected shiver down her spine.

But she quickly regained her composure and pulled out her phone to dial the police.

The bald man, now sprawled across a toppled barbecue stand, struggled to his feet, cursing under his breath.

Seeing his buddy’s broken arm, the lewd man’s eyes flared with rage. “Get her he barked, spining blood onto the ground, covering his hand. Chaos erupted in the small shop. Tables were overturned, and dishes crashed to the flour as the fight escalated. Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g

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But in the middle of it all, Mia remained calm, shielding two terrified girls in the corner. She said softly to them, her voice soothing. Don’t be scared. I’ve got you”

“Thank you! Thank goodness you’re here” Annie Crawford said, her eyes shimmering with tears as she gazed at Mia. The kindness that radiated from beneath Mia’s beauty had deeply touched her. Annie couldn’t even begin to imagine the terrible things that might have happened if Mia hadn’t stepped up tonight

No one could have anticipated the ferocity lurking behind Matthew’s seemingly gentle facade. When provoked, his true nature emerged, powerful and terrifying.

As he stood guard in front of Mia, Matthew’s eyes blazed with a fierce intensity. He moved with astonishing speed and precision, Kicks, dodges, and strikes flowed seamlessly from him, each movement a testament to his skill. Within moments, he had five burly men sprawled on the ground, defeated by his bare hands.

The shop instantly fell into an eerie hush, the once raucous noise now replaced by a chilling silence.

Matthew’s life had been marked by hardship; after the tragic loss of his parents, he had grown up with Elizabeth, driven by a relentless need to be strong, to be the best

Ha gaze, now icy and unyielding, bore down on the lewd man trembling in fear. “Didn’t anyone ever teach you to respect others!” His husky voice was cold, laced with a hint of mockery.

The guy a voice quivered as he pleaded, “Sir, I won’t do it again! I promise I will never do it again!”

Mi watched in dabelief. For live years, she had been married to this man and never once did she see this side of him. The man who w cold and durant now stood before her, a fierce protector.

Mathew pressed his foot down on the man’s broken hand, making him scream in agony. “Apologize!” Matthew demanded.

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All the other burly guys, wailing in pain, did not dare to stand up for that pervert. Matthew’s mere presence was enough to paralyze them with tear. “Please! Im sorry the lead man cried, blood dridding from his mouth as he stammered.

“Not to me” Matthew’s eyebrow arched an irritation.

Mia felt an odd sense of admiration In

for Matthew in that moment. She’d never seen

The man crawled over in Annie, shaking with fear. “Ti

“I’m sorry! I apologizer

seen him so manly.

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Annie, still trembling, found strength in Mia’s reassuring touch. “It’s okay. Im right here: Mia whispered.

Clancing at Mia’s icy yet gorgeous profile. Annie knew she couldn’t back away. Gathering her courage, Annie looked the man in the eye. “I don’t accept your apology!” she spat, her voice quivering but resolute,

It was past midnight when Mia finally walked out of the police station by the river of Prau City, a satisfied smile tugging at her lips. “Justice served. Feels good, doesn’t it?

The cold wind played with the hem of her skirt, and under the moonlight, she looked almost ethereal to Matthew, like a fairy from some ancient legend

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in no condition to be playing hero, Mia, Matthew’s voice cut through the night, his tone gruff bur laced with concern.

I’m only in poor health because of Elizabeth, Mia thought, her eyes dripping with bitterness. She glanced at Matthew and said coolly, “You did well tonight

If Matthew hadn’t intervened, those two girls might have been in serious trouble.

Matthew blinked, caught off guard as he thought, Is she complimenting me?!

For a split second, his icy exterior cracked, and his heart, long thought to be made of one, skipped a bear. He couldn’t help but smile, “Let me take you to the hospital.”

Before he could say another word, the roar of an engine cut through the silence.

Mia had already hopped into her Ferrari, the tires screeching as she sped off “It’s none of your business. Goodbye, Matthew!” she called out over her shoulder, leaving him in the dust.

Matthew stood there, watching her taillights fade into the night, a deep frown etched on his face.

‘She’s running away again, he thought, frustration tightening his chest. He couldn’t shake the feeling that something wasn’t right. Mia’s indifference stung more than he cared to admit.

He furrowed his brow, his gaze locked on the license plate of the deep blue Ferrari. His expression soured as disbelief etched itself across his face.

It was inconceivable to him that anyone could completely erase Mia’s identity. The realization dawned that Lucas, the charity gala’s organizer. might be privy to something crucial.

At this very moment, his phone buzzed in his pocket, pulling him from his thoughts.

He answered it to hear John’s frantic voice on the other end. “Mr. Blackwood, Ms. Blackwood has fainted, She’s in the ICU at Pratu Hospital” Matthew’s blood ran cold. Find out who owns this car, he ordered, giving John the license plate number. Tm on my way

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