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Chapter 47

Ryan's eyes gleamed with greedy desire as he reached out slowly towards Mandy. "So eager! Then you come first."

How dare you bully my employer right before me? Mia thought and then said coldly with a glare, "Seems like your dislocated hand has healed"

Ryan flinched, instinctively pulling back his hand in fear. Then he recovered and snarled, "Just shut up. You're merely Matthew's mistress! Do you think he'll always protect you! I heard you're quite the manipulator, even drove his ex-wife crazy, didn't you?"

Mia's expression turned icy. She hadn't expected the rumors about her and Mathew to twist into this. She became the culprit of the whole thing.

which was absurd.

Ryan gave Mia a lecherous look and spoke. "I wonder how your skills are in bed."

The crude comment brought shadow to Mandy's face. She couldn't let Mia get hurt. Holding up her phone, Mandy threatened. "Mind your language. If you don't step back, I'll call the police."

Ryan chuckled. "Call the police? Would he let it happen!

Suddenly, a burly bodyguard lunged forward. He snatched Mandy's phone effortlessly and dragged her to the side. Mandy's face went livid, feeling utterly helpless.

Mia stood her ground, her brows furrowed deeply. "Leave her alonet Ryan, what are you trying

Wearing a grin, Ryan walked slowly towards Mia. His expression was playful, his voice low. I want you to spend a night with me. Then I'll not only forgive what you did to me but also give you the project. How about that?"

a no. Nothing would come for free, and a schemer like Ryan wouldn't let himself be at a disadvantage.

Mia's answer was clearly a no

Mia stared at Ryan with a meaningful look. I don't like being threatened. Besides, you said I'm Matthew's mistress. Do you dare to challenge him?" She guessed that David hadn't told Ryan the true nature of her relationship with Matthew. "If neither of us says anything, who will know?" Ryan's voice was deep and suggestive, making Mia feel sick.

Mia's eyes narrowed, and she replied. "What if I refuser

"I don't mind using force," Ryan sneered. "You're on my turf. These people are at my service. Even if you file a lawsuit against me, I have a hundred ways to get myself clear."

With a wave of Ryan's hand, a lecherous middle-aged man, who was holding a young model, pulled a camera out of a bag in the booth.

The man grinned and said, "Mr. Hawkins, sorry about the poor lighting here. The footage might not turn out great"

"You're a professional director of adult films, A Gule had lighting shouldn't be a problem, right?" Ryan smirked, casting a glance at Mia.

Mia lowered her eyes, her eyelashes trembling slightly.

"Ms. Reed, don't, don't trust him." Mandy felt a wave of despair. How could the two of them escape this situation safely! No matter what Mia chose, it seemed they couldn't escape the fate arranged for them.

Ryan shot Mandy a venomous glare and shouted, "Shut up! It's not your turn to speak yet!" He picked up a glass of wine and walked over to Mia "So. Ms. Reed, can you drink now!

Mia's face remained cold, her eyes showing no sign of panic. She slowly sat in the booth, glancing at the clock on the wall. It was already 8-25 PM.

Mia lowered her head and silently took the glass from Ryan.

"I knew you are sensible" Ryan's face was lit with a satisfied smile.

Suddenly, Mia let out a cold laugh. She lifted the glass and splashed the ice-cold liquor into Ryan's face.

"Damn you! I was just too nice to you" Ryan wiped the alcohol from his face in fury, Blinded by anger and lust, he lunged at Mia.

Mu didn't move, her eyes sharp as the glared at Ryan. She extended her pointed shoe and kicked Ryan hand in his crotch.

A loud crunch then echoed through the room.

"Ahhhhh!" Ryan's shrill scream filled the air. He covered his crotch, his face contorted in agony as he fell to the floor, writhing in pain

Mia had used most of her strength in that kick. Ryan was likely out of commission for good.

The "director" man stood stunned for a moment before snapping back to reality. "You bitch! How dare you hurt Mr. Hawkins!" He helped Ryan up 11:02 AM

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and harked at the bodyguards. "What are you standing around for? Get that bitch"

Before he could finish, he was kicked away by a tall figure who stormed into the room and shoved the bodyguards aside.

reeling from the pain, found himself on the Door again. He locked up while cursing, only to see a stormy

Hyrars, still

Matthew stood there, radiating a chilling air.

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