Chapter 1091: Brody Moore, from the influential Patterson family in Ansport, was notorious for his partying ways. Despite holding the title of deputy general manager at the family company, he rarely worked and spent most of his tsocializing.
Brody prided himself on recognizing faces he liked. One look at Docie's modest attire told him she was just a regular college student. Fueled by alcohol, Brody stared boldly at her. His friends, catching on, egged him on. "Con, Brody! You like her, right? Woo her, and if you succeed, we'll get you another bottle of wine!" Docie's unease grew as she tried to sidestep the group, but Brody blocked her path.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Hey, beautiful, how old are you? Want to be my girlfriend? I'll give you anything you want!" "Move," Docie said, her voice shaking.
Brody ignored her protest and stepped closer. "You don't have a boyfriend, do you? Great! You do now. Let's go— I'll buy you whatever you want." Reeking of alcohol and overly aggressive, Brody leaned in, attempting to drape his arm around her shoulder.
Though Docie had dealt with admirers before, she had never encountered anyone as pushy as Brody. His unwanted advance unsettled her, and she instinctively stepped back.
Terrified, Docie stepped back quickly. As she looked at Brody and his smirking friends, her tears began to flow uncontrollably. Kori had told her horrifying stories about the appalling behavior of wealthy degenerates. At the time, she had dismissed those stories as distant, convinced she'd never cross paths with such despicable people. Now, that certainty crumbled.
A wave of fear swept over Docie, leaving her trembling. She kept retreating, her voice shaking as she shouted, "Don't touch me! Stay away!" Just then, the door to a private room opened as Dane and his business associates stepped out, their meal concluded. Docie's voice caught his attention, and he frowned, finding the voice familiar.
galnovsoffers tales worth telling Dane directed his gaze towards the source of the voice and his eyes landed on the notorious rich men, encircling a frightened young woman.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmTo his surprise, the woman was the new student Susan had recently taken under her wing.
"Excuse me, I need to handle a personal matter." Dane excused himself politely from his business partners, then walked straight toward Brody and his friends. With a firm grip, he seized their collars and effortlessly moved them aside.
These men, weakened by indulgence and excess, were no match for om Dane's imposing, athletic frame.
Brody, ino particular, felt utterly powerless against Dane's commanding presence.
Brody's temper flared when someone dared to interrupt him as he flirted with a girl. Just as he Just as he prepared to lash out, Dane positioned himself protectively in front of Docie. "Mr. Moore, you seem quite drunk. Shall I call your brother to cand get you?"
Dane's tone was frigid, each word cutting like ice. Brody immediately recognized Dane but couldn't fathom why he was interfering-or threatening to involve his brother.