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“I’m your brother! Are you crazy? Let go of me! home, you seemed fine. You were polite, playin What’s the difference between you and a street
have you been learning outside lately? When you first came back
le of a good little sister. Now you’re throwing punches at every turn.
hris scolded angrily.
“Let go of Chris, Kylie. My patience has its limits. Push me any further, and I will never acknowledge you as my sister again.” Austin warned, deciding he needed to teach Kylie a lesson so she wouldn’t cause trouble for their family.
Chris’s face turned pale. “Where did you learn those grappling techniques?”
He’d filmed action scenes and had some training. Thought he usually found it too tiring and handed the tough parts off to a stunt double, he could tell Kylie was using actual grappling tecluilques
He couldn’t help but think. She is moves meant for bad guys on him–does she even realize Iarn her brother?”
Kylie looked at their frustrated faces and finally let go. “You’d better remember this: the Lampard family has nothing to do with me.”
Chris rubbed his reddened hand and shouted angrily, “What’s gotten into you? You used to suck up to me. Now that you know I don’t like you, you’re trying a different tactic? No matter what you try, I’ve made it clear–my sister is Mel”
“Chris, shut up already. Kylie, you’re coming home with me now Moin and Dad need to talk to you,” Austin said, his face
cold.
In the past, a stern look was all it took for Kylie to comply, no matter what Austin asked.
Two grown men bullying a woman–aren’t you worried people will laugh at you! The Lampard family sure knows how to raise their sons. I’m impressed.”
A mocking voice suddenly cut in from behind them.
They turned to look.
When Kylie saw it was Zach, she was somewhat surprised “Mr. Zoltan?
Hearing the address, Austin and Chris, who didn’t know Zach, frowned.
“I just happened to be passing by and saw someone giving you trouble. Are you alright? Zach asked after glancing at a car parked across the street.
Kylie shook her head. “I’m fine.”
“So, you’re Mr. Zoltan? Perfect. Come with us to our house. You need to explain your situation with Kylie to my father,” Austin demanded.
Chris, having calmed down a bit, looked Zach up and down curiously.
Zach was inwardly panicking as he thought, “What situation? What do I have to do with Ms. Thompson? Mr. Walters is right. across the street! They are trying to get me into trouble!
Forcing a stiff smile, he replied, “I think you’re mistaken. Ms. Thompson and I are just friends. Perhaps you’re assuming too much about her character?”
Then he turned to Kylie, “Ms. Thompson, I happen to be heading the same way. Would you like a ride?”
“Thank you, but I drove myself, Kylie said, feeling awkward. She thought, It seems like Samuel has said something to Austin. and Chris that has made them misunderstand my relationship with Mr. Zoltan.
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Zach glanced toward the curb and noticed a familiar electric car Alright, Ms. Thompson, you should head off then.”
As Kylie walked to her car, Austin asked harshly, “Who bought you the car?”
He thought to himself, ‘We haven’t given Kylie an money for a car? And she still claims she has pe
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noney, and she hasn’t had a job since graduation. Where did she get the
going on with this man–who does she think she is fooling!”
“Are you bored or something? Is your life that co, that you’re micromanaging mine?” Kylie scoffed.
Austin was taken aback by her attitude and barked, “Is that how you are supposed to speak your brother?”
“You’re no better yourself, questioning your own sister with such a harsh attitude!” Zach snapped, unable to hold back any longer.
“Mr. Zoltan, it seems you’re quite protective of my sister. Still want to deny there’s something between you two? Our family has strict rules. We don’t want our daughters being kept as mistresses. If you don’t intend to marry her, stop meddling. I can guarantee she won’t be involved with you anymore, Austin said coldly.
He thought. As a man, I can see that this man obviously cares about Kylie. As her older brother, I need to project both authority and presence–ideally to intimidate him.
“If word gers out that you are being kept as a mistress, our family’s reputation will be ruined. Kylie, look at the mess you’ve caused! Chris accused
“Get out of the way. Kylie barked. She always thought she had decent self–control, but no level of patience could withstand Austin and Chris’s shamelessness.
Zach was equally enraged by their twisted logic. Rolling up his sleeves, he said. Tve trained in boxing for a few years. It’s been a while since I’ve had a real fight. If you slander me, I’ll reason with you. But I can’t tolerate anyone slandering Ms. Thompson.”
He thought. ‘Mr. Walters is across the street. Even though he doesn’t have any feelings for Ms. Thompson, Mrs. Noreen Walters adores her. There is no way they’ll let the Lampard family get away with bullying Ms. Thompson. How could the Lampard family raise people with such warped values?‘
“You!” Austin and Chris were both stunned.
Kylie, who had felt disheartened because of Austin and Chris, was touched by Zach’s defense. She began considering how to let Zach know that fighting was the last thing she feared.
At that moment, across the street, Trevor had had enough of Austin and Chris pestering Kylie. His head pounding, he lost his patience and called Zach.
He said seriously, “I don’t keep cowardly or indecisive people around me. Go spend a few years in Feralith to toughen up
and then come back.”
Zach was startled and said, “I was just trying to give Ms. Thompson some respect. I never drag things out, honestly!”
With that, he punched Austin and Chris and kicked them both.
Neither of them had expected Zach to act without warning.
You! How dare you hit me? Austin staggered backward, completely caught off guard. He hadn’t been this embarrassed in long time.
Kylie blinked in surprise, her gaze falling on the phone Zach had thrown down before he started. The screen displayed the
name “Boss.”
She thought, “Boss? Is it Trevor? Did he order Mr. Zoltan to act? So he is nearby?
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She scanned the area and soon spotted the familiar luxury car across the street. The half–lowered window revealed a glimpse of Trevor’s face.
Whether it was the streetlights er something else, be complexion appeared pale, not r
Zach flexed his wrist and said, “Not only do Fla guarantee you’ll regret messing with me.” Then
you, but can also investigate you. If you keep spouting nonsense, I ed in his mind. And my boss”
Tm guessing Mr. Walters isn’t aware of your poor character, is she? Aren’t you afraid you’ll lose your job if I tell Ms. Walters about this?” Chris threatened.
He thought in anger. My abdomen will definitely be bruised after this, and I have a scene coming up where I need to show my abs. Now I have to push back the shoot, which might cause the director to give me a hard time, or they’ll replace me with a stunt double. Damn it!
“Ms. Thompson, could you hand me my phone? Thank you,” Zach asked, reaching toward her.
Kylie passed it to him. “I should be the one thanking you”
“You can file your complaints through this phone. I happen to be on a call with Mr. Walters right now, Zach said, holding out the phone, daring them to report him properly. He thought. Their complaints will only lead to an increase in my salary
