Chapter 140
James decided to tell a white lie. “Just a few clowns getting into a scuffle. It’s better if you stay upstairs. It’s not safe down there.”
“I need to buy something,” Shermaine said. Her period was coming soon, and she needed to prepare.
James was about to offer to go for her, but Shermaine had already guessed what he was thinking. “No need,” she said calmly, then walked right past him and headed downstairs.
James scratched his head. He tried to keep Shermaine away from Joshua’s ruthless side, but he failed.
As Shermaine descended, the crowd was dazzled by her presence. She saw Joshua first. He was dealing with the last of the men who’d charged at him.
His moves were ruthless, precise, and heavy–handed. The final attacker was kicked so hard he flew into a wall and slumped to the floor, unconscious.
The man standing amid the wreckage was tall and lean, his glasses gone, his damp hair slightly messy. His aura was sharp and cold, and the violence he’d just unleashed still clung to him. Right now, he looked dangerous.
Joshua took out a cigarette, walked over to the front desk, and said to the innkeeper, “Got a light?”
The man pulled out a silver lighter and lit it for him.
Joshua lit the cigarette, took a long drag, and exhaled slowly. The scent of blood and tension hung in the air, but little by little, his killing intent began to settle.
Only then did the innkeeper dare to speak. “About the damages…”
Joshua didn’t even blink. “I’ll pay.”
“That’s good to hear,” the innkeeper said with a smile.
Joshua flicked the ash off his cigarette, turned, and bent down to pick up his jacket from the corner. As he turned, he spotted Shermaine standing there, watching him.
Shermaine stood motionless, her clear gaze fixed intently on him as if pondering something unseen. Then, without hesitation, she stepped forward toward Joshua.
Others in the room stared. This girl had just witnessed a violent fight and didn’t even blink?
Yeah. She wasn’t simple either, probably another predator in disguise.
Before Shermaine reached him, Joshua stubbed out the cigarette. His eyes immediately softened. The room was crowded, but he couldn’t see anyone else but her.
Suddenly, a figure darted out from behind her, dagger in hand, poised to stab.
One of the men Joshua had injured must’ve snapped. He couldn’t get to Joshua, so he went for the girl instead.
“Watch out!” Joshua’s heart skipped a beat as he lunged forward in a flash.
Before the blade could descend, Shermaine delivered a brutal roundhouse kick, sending the attacker flying back to their original spot. The impact left him crumpled, unable to get back up.
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The onlookers confirmed their guesses. This woman was a real deal.
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That group had seriously overestimated themselves. They hadn’t bothered to assess who they were up against, and now they were paying for it.
Shermaine lowered her leg and turned to face Joshua, who had stepped in front of her. His eyes were locked on her face, heart racing wildly now, completely different from just moments ago.
Thank God she had the strength to defend herself. If that guy had so much as scratched her… he would’ve never forgiven himself.
Joshua pressed his lips. “Why’d you come down?”
“I needed something,” she replied, looking him over. “Aside from the cut on your hand, are you hurt anywhere else?”
Joshua replied, “I don’t think so.”
I’ll check when we get back to the room,” she said calmly. “Let me buy what I need first.”
“Got it.”
James had already started cleaning things up, paying the owner and quietly warning the rest of the group.
As it turned out, Joshua’s image didn’t need protecting. Shermaine didn’t seem fazed at all. If anything, the kick she’d delivered just now told them all they’d underestimated her.
Shopping was quick. Shermaine grabbed two pairs of slippers and two packs of sanitary pads. Joshua followed her upstairs, his earlier aggression now fully reined in.
She had brought a medical kit with her. No need to buy anything else.
Back in their room, Shermaine set everything down and looked at him. “Come here. I’ll check your injuries.”
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