Filed To Story: Returning to Her Not-So-Poor Family
Mr. Elliot was forced back a couple of steps by Gordon’s blow. He sneered, “Forsaking the comfortable life of a rich heir to be Bard’s lackey, are you tired of the easy life or just itching for a fight?”
“Mr. Bard’s honor and integrity are an inspiration. You, on the other hand, have betrayed the trust bestowed upon you and attempted to harm Mr. Darren. Today, I’ll bring you before him for justice.”
“I’d like to see you try!”
A brawl broke out between the two sides. Suddenly, lightning flashed and thunder roared, followed by a downpour. The skylight’s glass was broken, allowing the rain to fall into the small living room, making the floor even more slippery.
One of the henchmen pulled out a knife, aiming for Cornell. Mirabella kicked a wooden stool at him, hitting him square in the face.
Another tried to take Cornell’s life by throwing a switchblade like a dart. Mirabella quickly pulled Cornell aside, and the knife embedded itself in the wall, exactly where Cornell was crouching moments ago.
Cornell was drenched in cold sweat. Mirabella shoved him into the corner and found herself surrounded by henchmen. Cornell grew anxious as the fight seemed to be in a deadlock.
The henchmen drew their switchblades, aiming for Mirabella.
Gordon, who was intent on capturing Mr. Elliot, was slashed in the arm by him. As Gordon clutched his wound, he noticed two men taking advantage of Mirabella’s distraction. They raised their knives, ready to strike.
In the blink of an eye, Gordon charged at them, kicking one away and using his back to shield Mirabella from the other.The sound of the blade slicing through Gordon’s back reached Mirabella’s ears. At the same moment, the door was kicked open, and a flood of men dressed in black swarmed in.
They swiftly split into two lines. A man stood at the entrance, exuding an aura of icy superiority. An assistant held an umbrella for him. When he saw Gordon injured while protecting Mirabella, his gaze darkened.
Gordon didn’t recognize the man, but Mr. Elliot did. He panicked. How come Romeo had shown up personally?
Since when did he meddle in such trifles?
Could it be that the Griffith family had Romeo’s backing?
They were in deep trouble now.
The men Romeo brought were clearly superior in combat skills. With their superior numbers, they effortlessly apprehended Mr. Elliot and his men.
Mirabella was about to step forward when Gordon grabbed her. “Ms. Bella, we’re still not sure if they’re friend or foe. It’s better to be cautious.”
Mirabella noticed Gordon’s lips were turning pale. His back was soaked in blood. She took out a small vial of medicine from her pocket. “Stay still. I’ll stop the bleeding.”
Romeo stepped forward. “I’ll do it.”
Mirabella handed him the medicine, sensing his intentions. “What are you doing here? Who told you I was here?”Upon hearing this, Gordon realized that they knew each other. And it seemed that they were quite familiar.
“I found out.” Romeo poured the powdered medicine onto Gordon’s wound. Gordon winced in pain.
This man seemed to harbor some hostility towards him.
That was when Mirabella made the connection. Could it be Jack who had informed Romeo?
That guy had started to treat Romeo as one of their own, reporting everything to him.
He was bypassing her, the boss.
“It seems he needs to be taught a lesson.” Mirabella was planning to deal with Jack when she got back.
She had been too nice to him lately, so nice that he had lost his bearings.
“Aren’t you happy that I’m here?” Romeo asked.
“I could handle this small matter on my own.” Mirabella didn’t want to involve Romeo and his men. It was probably Jack who had leaked the information, fearing she couldn’t handle it herself.
“Ms. Bella, Mr. Romeo has been missing you. He talked about you countless times back home, and on the plane too. On our way here, he was worried about your safety and even asked us to speed up.”
Carl’s words were cut short by a glare from Romeo.
Suppressing a laugh, Carl quickly stepped back. “Ms. Bella.’ he said, “I have something to tell you. Mr.
Romeo can’t sleep. He’s been thinking about you every second, constantly checking his phone to see if you’ve contacted him. He’s worried about your safety and wonders what you’re up to.”
“Get out” Romeo warned. “Who asked for your opinion?”
Carl retreated to the door, still laughing, “If Mr. Romeo won’t say it, I have to say it for him.”
His tone was a bit innocent.
Mirabella smiled at Romeo, “So you didn’t listen to me. You haven’t rested properly today.”
“I was worried about you,’ Romeo touched her face. “Let’s talk about it when we get home.”
“Okay: Everyone around them was stunned.
Mr. Elliot had not expected Romeo to be here for this young woman. Were they dating?
Romeo was actually obeying a girl’s words and looking at her with such indulgence.
Gordon was also surprised to find out that Ms. Bella had a boyfriend, and he was none other than the famous Romeo, the man in charge of the McMllian Corporation.
His gaze darkened momentarily.
Mr. Elliot knew that falling into Romeo’s hands would be worse than death. As he stepped out of the room, he saw rusty nails on the wall of the dilapidated alley and suddenly rammed his head into them.Mirabella, noticing his intentions, quickly reached out to stop him.
The rusty nail scraped the back of Mirabella’s hand. At the same time, Mirabella kicked Mr. Elliot to the ground.
“Bella.” Romeo’s heart jumped as he grabbed her hand. A small cut had been made on the back of it.
His heart seemed to have been cut as well, suddenly aching.
He asked if the medicine in the bottle could stop the bleeding, and, receiving an affirmative answer, quickly applied it to Mirabella’s wound, his movements light and quick.
Gordon looked at his concerned expression, and then thought about his rough movements when he had poured the medicine on his own back.
He seemed like a completely different person.
“You want to die? It’s not that easy!” Carl had Mr. Elliot tied up and gave him a few hard hits. “You’ve hurt Ms.
Bella. Now it’s your turn!”
“Try it!” Mr. Elliot shouted.
He knew that falling into their hands would be worse than suicide.
After bandaging Mirabella’s wound, Romeo shot him a cold look, “I don’t know if your family shares your disregard for life. It’s been a long time since you’ve had a family reunion. Why don’t we gather everyone tonight? Before death, you can enjoy being together, and it will be less lonely on the way to the underworld””What do you want to do?” Mr. Elliot hadn’t expected Romeo to threaten him with his family’s lives.
“They have no idea about my identity and work. My actions shouldn’t affect them. If you dare hurt them, I will never forgive you, even as a ghost!”
Carl punched him, “You dare to threaten our boss? You’re not even worthy of being his opponent alive, let alone as a ghost.”
“What do you want to do? Come at me! Don’t hurt them!” Mr. Elliot was terrified for his family.
“You don’t have the right to negotiate with me, especially after you hurt her’ Romeo extended his hand, and Carl immediately placed a small knife in it.
Whoever dared to hurt Ms. Bella was clearly tired of living.
As Romeo approached Mr. Elliot step-by-step, Gordon was worried that the man Mirabella wanted might be killed by Romeo in advance.
Mirabella just stood aside as if this was a common occurrence, her expression somewhat cold.
In the pouring rain, Romeo’s henchmen held an umbrella over him, while others formed a human barrier behind him, blocking Mirabella’s line of sight.
Almost instantly, the bloodcurdling scream of Mr. Elliot reverberated through the air.
Romeo discarded the bloodstained switchblade to the side.
Carl handed him a disinfectant wipe, and after Romeo cleaned his hands, he tossed that aside as well.
“You should consider yourself lucky that I only severed tendons in your hand. If any harm comes to Ms.
Bella, your whole family will pay the price.”
Mr. Elliot’s entire hand trembled with pain, his nerves screaming in agony that almost led to him blacking out.
It was at this moment that he truly witnessed the ruthlessness of Romeo. His gentle, devoted, and doting demeanor within the confines of the house was solely reserved for Mirabella.
Outside, he remained as cold-blooded and brutal as ever.
Romeo glanced at his men, who quickly seized Mr. Elliot and forced him to move forward.
Taking the umbrella from his henchman, Romeo approached Mirabella, drawing her into his embrace, “Move closer. Don’t get wet.”
Upon seeing the man wrapping an arm around Mirabella and slowly walking away, Gordon paused for a moment before catching up with them.In front, Mr. Elliot kept looking back, “Please, don’t harm my family. I will tell you everything I know.
Please spare therm.”
His family was his weak point.
But no one responded to him.
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