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Seeing the driver ignore him, Martin’s irritation flared up even more, and he couldn’t help but yell out.
The moment he looked up, he saw the car door next to him being yanked open.
Martin didn’t even get a good look at who it was before someone hauled him out of the car by his shirt.
“Who the hell do you think you are, yanking me around like this?” Martin barked.
He’d been the big shot around here for so long that nobody had dared to treat him like this in years.
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He got dragged out of the car and dumped onto the pavement, the pain making him pissed and rattled. Martin couldnt stop himself from swearing; the curses just spilling out nonstop.
But when he looked up and realized it was Ethan, his bravado faded a little.
Martin sat up, dusted himself off, and tried to muster a smile as he faced Ethan, whose expression was cold as ice. “Oh, it’s you, Mr. Drake. What’s up? I don’t think I did anything to piss you off, so why are you messing with my ride and dragging me out like this?”
“Do you really think this is appropriate?” Martin snapped.
As he said this, a trace of ruthlessness crept into his eyes.
Honestly, seeing Ethan standing there had Martin rattled.
Ethan had serious clout and a powerful family; if Martin pissed him off, he’d be in for a rough ride.
But with Irene still sitting in his car, there was no escaping this. Martin knew he had to face whatever was coming.
Just from the way Ethan had rushed over, not caring if he had to burn every bridge just to drag Martin out of the car, it was clear his feelings for Irene were anything but simple, not just a boss and his subordinate.
If that was true, Martin knew Ethan would make his life hell once they got back.
Rather than letting things drag on like this, he might as well go all the way and make sure the other man would never have the ability to retaliate again.
After all, this wasn’t Ockgend, and it sure as hell wasn’t Ethan’s turf.
Thinking that, Martin’s confidence came roaring back.
With that, he made sure to block the car door so Ethan couldn’t see inside, then shot a look at the driver. Get some guv over here. It’s about time Mr. Drake learned how things really work.”
Ethan had already guessed Martin would try something shady once things got ugly, so when he heard that, he didn’t even blink. He just grabbed Martin by the collar and pulled him off to the side.
Martin might’ve been tall and broad, but he was all bark and no bite. Ethan dragged him off like it was nothing
Martin’s temper flared, and he immediately started grappling with Ethan
After a few scuffles, Martin realized he was totally outmatched. Ethan took him down in just a couple of moves
Ethan wasn’t holding back at all; every hit was brutal, each blow landing with everything he had pounding Martin over and
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over. Martin felt pain shooting through every inch of his body.
So when Ethan came back to the car, bent down, and scooped Irene right up.
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Martin could only grit his teeth and force himself to speak. “Mr. Drake, who do you even think you are to Ms Perry? What gives you the right to just grab her out of my car like that?”
“This is between Ms. Perry and me. We’re both here because we want to be, so why are you barging in” he said.
“You really not scared I’ll call the cops on you?” he snapped.
“Did you see all that bling in the car? Every piece is for Ms. Perry. This is our business; who are you to stick your nose in?” he
continued.
“We’re both here of our own free will, so what makes you think you can just,” he went on.
Martin was still mouthing off, but when he saw Ethan put Irene back in the car and then stride right up to him, he froze, instinctively falling silent.
Ethan didn’t touch him again. He just stood there, not too close, not too far, his gaze cold as ice. “Martin, I’m telling you one last time, stay away from her. Try anything with her again, and I swear you’ll regret it.”
As Ethan finished speaking, Martin spotted a line of cars pulling up not far away. His confidence shot up; he realized the guys he’d told the driver to call were finally here.
A mocking glint flashed in Martin’s eyes as he stared at Ethan, his voice sharp. “Oh yeah? What if I just go ahead and mess with her anyway? What are you gonna do about it?”
What, you wanna hit me again? Don’t forget, you’re a lawyer. You really wanna get your license yanked? Or maybe spend a few nights in jail?” he threatened him.
Ethan, what makes you so full of yourself? Who do you think you are, showing up here and acting like you get to decide for Irene?” he continued.
She came here because she wanted to. She chose to be with me, to stay by my side, and to hook up with me,” he went on.
‘She said she’s short on cash and wants to get a foothold in Ockgend. But after all these years with you, have you even gotten her a place of her own?” he asked.
‘So tell me, why would she still stay with you?” he mocked.
All she has to do is spend one night with me, and the jewelry I give her would be enough for her to buy a small apartment in Ockgend. Why wouldn’t she take the offer?” he said.
Martin looked at Ethan and said seriously.
He’d already had someone check into Irene’s background before asking her to come over
It was only because he’d stumbled onto this little secret that he felt free to act so recklessly
If Irene was willing to stick with Ethan without any real status, it just proved she was the kind of woman who’d made her pride for a shot at success and some money.
As long as he paid enough, everything would fall into place.
That’s why he put on that whole show when Irene showed up, just to make sure she’d take those gifts
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Martin wasn’t clueless about the law. He knew those gifts were worth way more than the consulting fee held promised hee tonight. So if Irene took them, it’d be impossible to say whether their relationship was really consensual or if he’d forced her
into it.
With the backup he’d called finally showing up, Martin got even cockier, feeling like nothing could towards him now
When he saw Ethan’s face turn even uglier at his words, Martin couldn’t help but flash a smug grin. He knew he work nerve, so he just kept running his mouth, not holding back at all.
‘Looks like you’re struggling to accept how things really are, Mr. Drake, Martin sneered.
‘Seriously? You actually think Ms. Perry is with you just because she thinks you’re good–looking” he continued
‘Grow up, man. We’re not kids anymore. How can you still be this naive?” he went on
‘Guess it’s time someone taught you how the real world works, Mr. Drake,” he said.
As Martin finished running his mouth, the cars screeched to a halt nearby, and his backup started pouring out, one after
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
