A sudden force knocked the phone out of my hand, and I tumbled down with no chance of stabilizing myself. An instinctive scream escaped my lips, and I reached forward with both hands to try to keep my bnce.


    In this terrifying moment, I saw another dark figure emerge from beneath the steps, quickly catching me as I descended. The momentum caused us to stumble involuntarily.


    Once stabilized, I saw that the person who caught me was Dn.


    Still in shock, I red at the steps above, only to find Liora standing there. Her expression was quiteplex, her mouth hanging open in a ridiculous manner.


    There was astonishment on her face, and she gritted her teeth. Obviously, I hadn''t fallen down as she had hoped, leaving her infuriated.


    At that moment, another unexpected event urred.


    Seeing me re at her, Liora tried to descend the steps to get to me. As, however, approached her suddenly. With a powerful kick, he sent Liora tumbling down the steps. Her body flew out like a ragdoll.


    The next second, she fell heavily at our feet with a dull thud and a painful groan.


    As quickly descended the steps, reaching us. He ced his foot on Liora''s face without hesitation.


    His thin lips curled sharply, evoking murderous intent. He stared at Liora''s distorted face beneath his foot with a chilling gaze. His tone was frigid.


    "How dare youy your hands on her? I think you''ve grown tired of living!"


    Liora''s face deformed under the pressure of As''s foot. She still struggled vainly.


    "A-As, I''ll sue you... You... You''re intentionally causing harm!"


    "Fine, I''ll fulfill your wish and leave you with evidence." As''s cold voice sounded again. This warning carried a ruthless tone, sending shivers down the spine. As swiftly lifted his foot from Liora''s face as she raised her hand to crawl up.


    As''s foot quickly pressed down, and before I could see what was happening, I heard something break and Liora''s blood-curdling scream.


    "This is the price for crossing my


    bottom line. Harm her again, and I''ll


    make you wish you were dead. Remember this!" As''s voice echoed again, the warning sharp enough to make anyone shudder. Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    As then pulled me into his arms. His tone was gentle despite his chilling presence. "Move around. Does it hurt anywhere? Don''t be afraid, it''s over now."


    He rubbed my head and hugged me, his face full of remorse. It was a close call.


    "I shouldn''t have let you leave my side."


    I shifted slightly, looking up at him and shaking my head.


    "Chloe, I won''t let you...have an easy time!" Liora''s curses and groans echoed below us.


    I suddenly looked at her with a trace of irony in my faint smile. I might have suffered a serious fall if it weren''t for Dn''s agile skills today.


    Taking a deep breath, I watched her struggle on the ground, a sarcastic smile on my face.


    "You can try. I can''t wait to see how you''ll make me suffer. I''ll be waiting."


    At this point, Dn had picked up my phone. Thankfully, the call had already been disconnected. Otherwise, my mom would worry again. "Bitch!" Liora continued to roll on the ground.


    "Liora, I''ve never fought a woman


    before, but what you did to her today


    is not over!" As looked down at


    Liora, battered and bruised. His words were cold and deliberate. en.swhovels


    Then, he pulled me into his arms. "Let''s go."


    He turned and got into the car parked on the side of the road, leaving Liora howling from behind.