Chapter 21: Too shocked

Chapter 21

Shock passed across Jake’s face as he turned to look at Kevin again.

He was shocked and impressed. Who was Kevin? Everyone knew him in that state. It was why everyone minded their business. No one wanted to get into trouble with Lionel's second in command.

Kevin let the man go with a slight push. The other man holding the lady could no longer sustain it. So he let go of her.

Kevin held her quickly before she would fall and steadied her on the floor.

She looked up, but her long black hair fell over her face.

Kevin helped her back to the chair and looked up at Jake. “I don't think it's right to take a lady forcefully. If she doesn't want to go with you, there's nothing you can do about it.”

Jake huffed, feeling the anger surge through him.

“Well said,” the lady said suddenly and finally looked up. “You don't know how to treat a lady. This man will teach you how to.”

Jake clenched his teeth in anger. “Get up, Rose, while I'm asking you nicely. You are just going to make this